Workshop 21: Building the World We Dream About Part of Building the World We Dream About In This Section Introduction From Building the World We Dream About In my vision of a beloved community, I see a dazzling, light-filled, breathtakingly beautiful mosaic, a gigantic, all-encompassing mosaic, where each of us can see, can really see, and deeply appreciate each piece. We know that each piece is of immeasurable value.... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Building the World We Dream About Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 2 Activity 1: Simulation, Part Two 85 Activity 2: Debriefing the Simulation 30 Closing 3 Alternative Activity 1: Case Studies, Part Two 115... Spiritual Preparation From Building the World We Dream About Prepare yourself to embrace uncertainty and to trust your ability to respond appropriately as this workshop proceeds. Use music, meditation, prayer, walking outdoors, or another familiar spiritual practice and take time to center yourself. Prepare to be fully present to challenges, ambiguities,... Welcoming and Entering From Building the World We Dream About Materials for Activity Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Name tags for participants (durable or single-use) and bold markers Optional: Music and player Optional: Snacks and beverages Preparation for Activity Arrange chairs in a circle and set out name tags and markers on a table.... Opening From Building the World We Dream About Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle List of this workshop's Goals and Learning Objectives Preparation for Activity Write workshop Goals and Learning Objectives on... Activity 1: Simulation, Part Two From Building the World We Dream About Activity time: 85 minutes Materials for Activity Facilitator folders from Workshop 20, Activity 1 Group and committee folders from Workshop 20, Activity 1 Door signs from Workshop 20, Activity 1 and tape Timepiece (minutes) Preparation for Activity Post the door signs outside the rooms or in the... Activity 2: Debriefing the Simulation From Building the World We Dream About Activity time: 30 minutes Description of Activity Lead the large group in a discussion to debrief the simulation with these questions: How would you evaluate the simulation? Was the simulation realistic for our congregation? Why or why not? Which of our practices promoted antiracist/multicultural... Closing From Building the World We Dream About Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Singing the Living Tradition , the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Download and adapt Taking It Home. Copy it for all participants or plan to email it to the group. Description of Activity Distribute... Leader Reflection and Planning From Building the World We Dream About Take a few moments right after the workshop to ask each other: What went well? What didn't? Why? What do you think was the best moment of the workshop? Why? Did anything surprise you? Do we need to make any changes in the way we work together? Alternate Activity 1: Case Studies, Part Two From Building the World We Dream About Activity time: 115 minutes Materials for Activity Case studies as prepared for Workshop 20 Timepiece (minutes) Description of Activity Ask each of the four small groups formed in Workshop 20 to return to their designated spaces. Tell them they will have 15 minutes to refresh their memories about... Taking It Home From Building the World We Dream About In my vision of a beloved community, I see a dazzling, light-filled, breathtakingly beautiful mosaic, a gigantic, all-encompassing mosaic, where each of us can see, can really see, and deeply appreciate each piece. We know that each piece is of immeasurable value.... Find Out More From Building the World We Dream About The UUA Multicultural Growth & Witness staff group offers resources, curricula, trainings, and tools to help Unitarian Universalist congregations and leaders engage in the work of antiracism, antioppression, and multiculturalism. Visit... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Building the World We Dream About NEXT: Introduction Download all of Building the World We Dream About (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.