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  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice lighting words and "Our Covenant" from previous workshops Preparation for Activity Select an area where the group can comfortably sit in a circle....
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Materials for Activity Cloth for altar or centering table Leaf name tags from the previous workshop, plus a few blank extras, and markers Basket for name tags Preparation for Activity Place the cloth and chalice on the altar or centering table. Set the name tags in the basket with a marker nearby.
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to separate yourself from the activities of the day. When you feel settled and relaxed, think back through all the Circle of Trees workshops....
    July 3, 2013 | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 5 Activity 1: Rise Up for Trees / Team Up for Trees 5 Activity 2: Guided Imagery — Among the Trees 5 Activity 3: Story — Trees for Kenya 10 Activity 4: A Walk Among the Trees 30 Faith in Action: Reflecting on the Project 60 Closing 5...
    July 3, 2013 | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is planting trees. — Wangari Maathai, Nobel Prize winner and founder of the Green Belt Movement in Kenya Plan a field trip to a nearby natural area or park that has woods or numerous trees and some type of...
    July 3, 2013 | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 30 minutes Preparation for Activity Read the ritual so you will be comfortable leading it. Description of Activity As participants are gathered in the circle, remind them that each being or nature spirit will introduce themselves to the Council Among the Trees-saying who they are,...
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite all of the beings and nature spirits to walk back through the gateway, put on their "human masks" (by taking off their spirit masks), and return to the circle holding their spirit masks....
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Drums or rattles Preparation for Activity Select an area, preferably outdoors, for the Council to take place, and designate an entry or "gateway" to the Council circle. Be sure that your chosen area is accessible to people of all ages and ability...
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Container of masks from Workshop 6 Preparation for Activity Read all the activities in the ritual so you will be comfortable leading it. Description of Activity Invite everyone to get their masks from the container they placed them in at the end of...
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Meet with your co-leader after the workshop to reflect on the following: How was the mix of discussion and action? In the midst of the busy-ness, did you successfully include spiritual elements? How well did the activities include everyone? Were the activities appropriate for the ages of your...
    July 3, 2013 | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Materials for Activity Project plan developed in the previous workshop Preparation for Activity Make preparations as detailed in the project plan. Description of Activity By this workshop, the group will have identified a project and planned the elements needed to complete the project. In this...
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Materials for Activity Cloth for altar or centering table Leaf name tags from the previous workshop, plus a few blank extras, and markers Basket for name tags Preparation for Activity Place the cloth and chalice on the altar or centering table. Set the name tags in the basket with a marker nearby.
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Taking It Home Basket for name tags Preparation for Activity Download the Taking It Home section of this workshop to reflect the activities this group has done. Copy it as a handout for all participants. (You may wish to...
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice lighting words and "Our Covenant" from the previous workshops Preparation for Activity Select an area where the group can comfortably sit in a circle....
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to separate yourself from the activities of the day. When you feel settled and relaxed, imagine and reconnect with your spirit of the being or part of...
    July 3, 2013 | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 5 Activity 1: Reconnecting 5 Activity 2: Creating the Gateway 5 Activity 3: Council Among the Trees 30 Activity 4: Grounding 10 Faith in Action: Engaging in the Project Closing 5...
    July 3, 2013 | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity Listen to the recording on the http://songsforthegreatturning.net/songs-of-gratitude/i-raise-my-arms/"… for the Great Turning website, and plan to play it...
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Poems about trees Preparation for Activity Select some poems about trees such as "Open House" by Aileen Fisher and "Let the Trees Be Consulted" by John Wright found at the Trees of Strength website Read the selected poems a few times so you will be...
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Art materials, such as watercolors, color pencils, markers, and drawing paper Handout 1, Poetry Prompts Pens, pencils, and writing paper Recordings of quiet, meditative music or forest sounds, and music player Preparation for Activity Set up one ta...
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Circle of Trees"
    Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Pictures or photos of trees Preparation for Activity Gather pictures or photos of trees and place them on a table. Description of Activity Participants share their "special tree" with the group....
    Activity | July 3, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees