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Further reading on James Luther Adams' theology Beach, George Kimmich. https://books.google.com/books?id=zXcpT1VDmKQC&dq=Transforming+Libe… Liberalism: The Theology of James Luther Adams. Boston: Skinner House, 2004. http://www.uuabookstore.org/The-Essential-James-Luther-Adams-P16885.asp…...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness -
Talk with your co-leader about the workshop. What do you think went well? What might you have done differently? Did you learn anything about your working relationship or how you lead an activity that would be important to note for future workshops? Thinking about the content of the workshop, what...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Living Tradition Copies of Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Optional: Arrange for musical accompaniment. Description of Activity To close the workshop, relight the chalice....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Place of Wholeness
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Materials for Activity Large piece of canvas Paint and brushes Pencils and markers Preparation for Activity Most churches have a founding story. Find someone in your congregation who knows this story and invite them to participate in this workshop. This person could be the church historian or...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Place of Wholeness
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Five smooth stones about the size of a fist Leader Resource 2, James Luther Adams' Five Smooth Stones of Religious Liberalism A copy of the story "David and Goliath" Chalice, candle and matches Handout 1, Responsive Reading - Five Smooth Stones Lea...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Place of Wholeness
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Materials for Activity 5 x 8-inch index cards (one for each participant and leader) Hole-puncher String or yarn Newsprint Markers and pens Leader Resource 1, Nametag Preparation for Activity Draw the image that is found in Leader Resource 1 on a piece of newsprint. Cut pieces of string or yarn so...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Place of Wholeness
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This workshop uses migration as a metaphor for spiritual journey. The story is based on Jacob Lawrence's The Migration Series Panel no. 3. Spend some time looking at this painting. Both the Phillips Collections and the Whitney Museum of American Art have websites based on The Migration Series and...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 15 Activity 1: Nametag Interview 20 Activity 2: Story — Migration: A Spiritual Journey 20 Activity 3: Making a Journal for the Journey 20 Activity 4: I Believe, I Feel, I Act 5 Faith in Action 1: Founding Story Mural Closing 10 Alternate Activity...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness
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To me, migration means movement. There was conflict and struggle. But out of the struggle came a kind of power and even beauty. 'And the migrants kept coming.' is a refrain of triumph over adversity. If it rings true for you today, then it must still strike a chord in our American experience. —...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness
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A few books that might be useful are: When Youth Lead: A Guide to Intergenerational Social Justice Ministry (Plus 101 Youth Projects) by Jill M. Schwendeman (Boston: Unitarian Universalist Association, 2007) Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness
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All twelve workshops have the same basic structure. Each workshop is organized around a core theme or theological premise in Unitarian Universalism. The activities help participants define for themselves what that theme means by exploring both the roots of the idea and its contemporary Unitarian...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness
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There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; A free and responsible...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness
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Spend time each week on preparation. Many workshops need significant preparation to make the most of the workshop experience for participants. Leader Reflection and Planning in each workshop provides good guidance on what you should be thinking about as you plan ahead. We also encourage you to...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness
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Workshops can be implemented either sequentially or independently (All workshops except Workshops 1 and 12 can stand on their own.). Note that there are many wonderful alternate activities that go into more depth or approach themes in different ways. If you have time throughout the year, consider...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness
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Read the program before you begin. Pay attention to the materials list and the activities that require extra preparation. Take note of the following activities, which involve more materials or preparation than usual: Workshop 1, Activity 3 — Making a Journal for the Journey Workshop 2, Activity 3...October 27, 2011 | From A Place of Wholeness
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A Place of Wholeness is an opportunity for youth to examine their faith journeys to better understand themselves in the context of UUism.Curriculum | By Beth Dana, Jesse Jaeger | October 27, 2011 | For Middle School, High School | From A Place of Wholeness
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All people and cultures without exception hold myths to be true. Anyone who believes that others—less sophisticated—may naively hold myths to be true while they themselves do not, are themselves naive. — Alice Blair Wesley, Unitarian Universalist minister IN TODAY'S WORKSHOP... We learned...Taking It Home | October 27, 2011 | For Families | From A Chorus of Faiths -
Opening Light the chalice and share this quote: We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same. — Anne Frank Check-In Focus Watch the movie, The Visitor (PG-13, 2007, 104 minutes). A Visitor Discussion Guide, with more questions and related service...October 27, 2011 | From Sharing the Journey -
Opening Light the chalice and share this quote: We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams. — Jimmy Carter Check-In Focus Participate in a service project. Find a project that involves youth...October 27, 2011 | From Sharing the Journey
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Opening Light the chalice and share this quote: Consider the following. We humans are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others' actions. We survive here in dependence on others....October 27, 2011 | From Sharing the Journey