Follow this Order of Service as you lead the opening of Workshop 1: Covenant. Welcome Chalice Lighting Principle Reading Guided Meditation Poem Closing Words Welcome Welcome participants. Explain that in these workshops, participants will have an opportunity to explore many aspects of healthy,...

DateWorkshopNames ______Covenant_________________________________________ ______Humility_________________________________________ ______Trust_________________________________________ ______Dignity_________________________________________ ______Generosity_________________________________________...

In the US, 1.4 million people use scooters or wheelchairs. Millions more people use crutches, walkers, braces, or canes to help them get around. People may use different mobility aids at different times. Someone who uses a wheelchair or scooter may or may not also be able to walk....

Many people who are called "blind" have some vision. Some people may be able to read large print and move about without use of a white cane or guide dog in many or all situations, may be able to perceive light and darkness, and perhaps see some colors....

These suggestions are designed to help your workshops be more welcoming and inclusive. Please refer to them as needed to adapt activities throughout the program. Hearing impairments affect people of all ages and range from mild to severe....

The Principled Commitment workshops can be great resources for a couples' retreat, or a short series of couples' retreats. Using the workshops at a retreat requires adaptation. The following guidelines and sample schedules can assist you in creating an effective couples' retreat with Principled...

This letter may be mailed or e-mailed to participants ahead of time. Dear , Thank you for your interest in the Principled Commitment workshop series. We look forward to meeting you at the first workshop, which will begin promptly at on in the . Because the workshop discussions and activities are...

Principled Commitment is designed for partners' joint participation — individuals, whether partnered or not, cannot participate alone. We welcome participation by people of all physical abilities. Our Unitarian Universalist congregation is wheelchair accessible. Let us know in advance if you will...

The following sample promotional materials can help you attract workshop participants. Sample Congregation Newsletter Announcement Love is usually credited as the basis for a healthy relationship, but other qualities are needed as well: generosity, collaboration, and play, to name a few. These...

Communicating with a partner begins with appropriate effort and intention. This worksheet is designed to aid in that communication. Words from a covenant we have made in the past: ________________________________________________________________...

Together, we covenant to explore and nurture healthy communication with our partners and others in our group. We will: Listen with an open mind and open heart Recognize each couple as being made up of two different people, each with his/her own perspective Respect the privacy of our fellow...

Our relationships can be reflections of our faith in the universe, in people, and in each other. As Unitarian Universalists, the seven Principles can be lights for us, guiding and illuminating our interactions. They can be values we affirm religiously and personally, as individuals and as couples.

We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: ...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity See Activity 7 Preparation for Activity See Activity 7 Description of Activity This activity allows additional time for Activity 7's discussion of the couple covenant....

Activity time: 30 minutes Description of Activity This activity can replace Activity 2, Getting Acquainted, or can be used in addition to Activity 2. Invite each couple to introduce themselves as a couple. They may wish to tell the group who they are, how long they've been together, where they've...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Written examples of covenants from your congregation (one copy per participant) (see Preparation) Blank paper (at least one sheet per small group) Pencils or pens (at least one per small group) Preparation for Activity Ask various groups in the...

Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 5: Couple Covenant Worksheet (already in participants' folders) Pens or pencils (one per participant) Tables or hard surfaces for writing Preparation for Activity Set up tables, or find books or other hard surfaces for writing....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2: Unitarian Universalist Principles and Sources (already in participants' folders) Handout 4: Suggested Group Covenant (already in participants' folders) Newsprint sheet with suggested group covenant (see Preparation) Easel Markers Optiona...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 9: Refreshment Sign-up Sheet Pen or pencil Preparation for Activity Research your site to learn which bathrooms are accessible for people with physical disabilities and/or transgender identities. Prepare a copy of Leader Resource 9,...