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Sing to the Power affirms our Unitarian Universalist heritage of confronting "powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love." Participants experience their own power, and understand how it can help them to be leaders.
Contents
Preface
From Sing to the Power
Our Unitarian Universalist tradition has long placed an emphasis both on our human capacity to change the world and our moral obligation to exercise our powers for the common good....
Introduction
From Sing to the Power
The Program I am not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good. — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The word "power" often has a negative connotation. It may remind us of the corruption that seems inevitable when people pursue...
Program Structure
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With the exception of the final session, each session follows the same format. Each session begins with an opening ritual co-led with a volunteer participant. The group sings a verse of the program's theme song "Sing to the Power," tailored to the element and topic for that session....
Materials
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Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Leader Resource 1, Opening Words for Basket, and a basket Symbol of earth, such as a rock, bowl of dirt, crystal, etc Optional: A copy of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition...
Leader Guidelines
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As you adapt sessions to fit your resources and the needs of the group, take care to preserve the intent of a session and its purpose in the overall program. Read each session at least several days before leading it....
Implementation
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These sessions can be used at any time of year. It is recommended they be used in sequence. The order of sessions and activities are designed to help participants with diverse backgrounds and learning styles deepen their learning in community....
Before You Start
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This chart provides a snapshot for long-range planning. Session Central Story Faith in Action Activity 1 The Power of Earth Creation from the Dreamtime: Australian Aborigine Creation Story Exploring Ways to Exercise Earth Power 2 The Power of Roots Where I'm From... .: Southern Writer Jo Carson...
Resources
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The Gift of Faith: Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children by Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar Second Edition (Boston: Skinner House Books, 2003) Welcoming Children with Special Needs: A Guidebook for Faith Communities by Sally Patton (Boston: Unitarian Universalist Association, 2004) Last Child in the...
Facilitator Feedback Form
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We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations....
Participant Feedback Form
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