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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Untried Wings" Optional: Cordless microphone Preparation for Activity Review the story. Practice reading it aloud to ensure that you will present it effectively. Description of Activity Invite participants to sit comfortably and...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
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From Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and Parents (Condra Enterprises, 2005). One day, the Buddha and a large following of monks and nuns were passing through a village. The Buddha chose a large shade tree to sit beneath so the group could rest awhile out of the heat. He often...Story | By Sarah Conover | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide UsTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Anger, Buddhism, Love -
Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Yoga mats Preparation for Activity Review the Description of Activity and the sun salutation poses....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide Us
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Breaking Free: Women of Spirit at Midlife and Beyond is a series of essays by women writers, compiled by Unitarian Universalist minister Marilyn Sewell. The book explores themes similar to those explored in this workshop....October 27, 2011 | From Spirit of Life
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Session 10, Handout 1, UU Source Constellation - World Religions Session 10, Leader Resource 1, UU Source Constellation Answer Sheet - World Religions Night Sky display and push pins, tape, or sticky tack (Session 1, Opening) Gold and silver star...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide Us
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Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Felt candle-and-flame board (see Session 1, Alternate Activity 1) A basket of felt "flames" and a basket of felt "candles" Optional: LED/battery-operated tea lights or candles Preparation for Activity If needed, make a felt board by stapling or nail...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide Us
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Waxed linen, or elastic cord and large needles for all participants Assorted beads, at least 16 for each participant, and shallow trays One large wooden or metal bead for each participant Preparation for Activity Cut 14-inch lengths of cord, one fo...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide Us
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After the workshop, co-facilitators should make a time to get together to evaluate this workshop and plan future workshops. Use these questions to guide your shared reflection and planning: What were some of our favorite moments of the workshop? What were some of our most challenging moments?...October 27, 2011 | From Spirit of Life
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Anger - A Buddhist Story" A large basket Objects related to the story such as a small Buddha statue, a mirror, a world map or small globe, a picture of an angry face A chime, rain stick, or other instrument with a calming sound...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide Us
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle or LED battery-operated candle Chalice extinguisher Taking It Home section of this workshop A copy of the closing words you want to use Preparation for Activity...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Music, and music player Preparation for Activity Decide how you will pair children. Prepare to pair a co-leader with a child, in an odd-numbered group....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide Us
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Description of Activity Are the youth or children of your congregation working on a service project or another expression of faith in action? Support and affirm them by getting involved in the project they have planned. Reflect on your role as follower, rather than organizer or leader in this...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
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Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Clear an open space for children to move around freely and safely. Description of Activity Participants will act out expressions of anger. Invite participants to mingle in the open space and show anger to at least three other people, without...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide Us
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Handout 1, Wings Set Me Free Copies of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition Optional: Small...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
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Materials for Activity Nametags and bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer, digital projector, and digital slide that displays a list of this workshop's activities Preparation for Activity Create a sign-in sheet to gather participant...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
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Reflection. You may wish to set aside some time to reflect on your own "untried wings" and the directions in which your "wings" might unfurl. Either individually or together, co-leaders can use the workshop activities to spark and structure your reflection....October 27, 2011 | From Spirit of Life
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Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other team leaders and your religious educator. You might find it helpful to consider these questions: Were all children actively engaged?...October 27, 2011 | For Grades 2-3 | From Love Will Guide Us
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Untried Wings 5 Activity 2: Unfurling Your Wings 20 Activity 3: Sharing in Triads 30 Activity 4: Writing and Sharing Affirmations 20 Faith in Action: Helping Young People Unfurl Their Wings Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Song of th...October 27, 2011 | From Spirit of Life
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity An old T-shirt and pair of pants, both light-colored, adult size, and ready to be recycled Markers that will write on fabric Handout 1, Three Choices to Reduce Anger Optional: Face or body paint Preparation for Activity Invite parents to join the...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children | From Love Will Guide Us
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Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Session 1, Handout 1, Ten Million Stars Session 1, Handout 2, Love Will Guide Us Lyrics (Hymn 131 in Singing the Living Tradition) Night Sky display (Session 1, Opening) Optional: A recording of the song "Love...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children | From Love Will Guide Us