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Loving involves commitment. We are not automatic lovers of self, others, world, or God. Love does not just happen. . . . Love is a choice — not simply, or necessarily, a rational choice, but rather a willingness to be present to others without pretense or guile. — Rev. Carter Heyward,...October 29, 2011 | From Principled Commitment -
Follow this Order of Service as you lead the opening of Workshop 8, Collaboration. Welcome Chalice Lighting Principle Guided Meditation Reading Welcome Welcome participants. Explain that this workshop is devoted to the concept of collaboration....Leader Resource | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Below is a sample problem-solving chart. A couple used this chart to help solve their problem of what to do during an upcoming week off. First they came up with a list of interests that each of them would like to see reflected in their time off....Handout | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Importance of Outcome Importance of Relationship High Med. Low High Collaborate Accommodate Med. Compromise Low Compete Avoid The grid above displays five styles of conflict engagement. Each style’s placement reflects its emphasis on relationship and outcome. Along the left side of the grid, the...Handout | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper Pens or pencils Tables or hard surfaces for writing Preparation for Activity Set up tables, or find books or other hard surfaces for writing. Description of Activity Introduce the activity with these or similar words: Many Unitarian...Activity | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2: Problem-Solving Chart for Couples Pens or pencils Tables or hard surfaces for writing Preparation for Activity Set up tables, or find books or other hard surfaces for writing....Activity | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 1: Styles of Conflict Engagement (one per participant) Writing paper Pens or pencils Tables or hard surfaces for writing Preparation for Activity Set up tables, or find books or other hard surfaces for writing....Activity | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Low-stick masking tape Newsprint sheet with prepared questions (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Write the following on a sheet of newsprint, leaving room to add to the list: Essential Collaboration Skills The abili...Activity | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to take turns briefly sharing insights they have had since the previous workshop on play. Ask whether couples have found ways to increase playfulness in their relationship....Activity | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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With your co-leader, take some time after the workshop to evaluate the session and plan for future sessions. Consider these questions: What parts of the workshop seemed to engage the most people? Why? When did we seem particularly effective as co-leaders? Why?...October 29, 2011 | From Principled Commitment
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of customized Taking It Home handout (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Review the Taking It Home section of this workshop and decide which "Affection Connection" options you will encourage participants to do. Download the Taking It...Activity | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or lighter Singing the Living Tradition hymnbook (at least one copy) Leader Resource 1: Order of Service - Collaboration Preparation for Activity Prepar...Activity | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Materials for Activity Name tags Markers Sign-in sheet Pen or pencil An agenda of this workshop's activities on newsprint or a digital slide (see Preparation) Optional: Computer, digital projector, and screen Optional: Copies of workshop series schedule Preparation for Activity Using the...Activity | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Consider the guiding Principle for this session, "Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations." Reflect on your most recent successful collaboration with one or more people. You may have collaborated on a project, a trip, a decision — you can even reflect on the collaboration involved in...October 29, 2011 | From Principled Commitment
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 10 Activity 1: Check-in 10 Activity 2: Collaborating to Enhance Your Relationship 30 Activity 3: Engaging Conflict Collaboratively 25 Activity 4: Interest-Based Problem Solving 35 Closing 10 Alternate Activity 1: Faith in Action — Collaborating for...October 29, 2011 | From Principled Commitment
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Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction. — Antoine de Saint Exupery, twentieth-century French writer and aviator Collaboration within a relationship involves each partner actively seeking ways to help the other partner feel fulfilled. Each...October 29, 2011 | From Principled Commitment
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Our congregation: What is the official name of our congregation? (Insert answer.) Who is the president/chairperson of the congregation? (Insert answer.) When was our congregation founded? (Insert answer.) In what year was our congregation's building constructed?...Leader Resource | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Follow this Order of Service as you lead the opening of Workshop 7, Play. Welcome Chalice Lighting Principle Guided Meditation Reading Welcome Welcome participants. Explain that this workshop is devoted to the concept of play....Leader Resource | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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Work in teams to find the answers to these questions. You may consult any resources you can access in your congregation's building. Our congregation: What is the official name of our congregation? Who is the president/chairperson of the congregation? When was our congregation founded?...Handout | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment
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In relationships, a spirit of playfulness can ease tensions, build intimacy, facilitate connection, help us solve problems, and lower stress. Laughing, playing games, and using imagination and creativity can strengthen a relationship....Handout | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment