Workshop 23: The First Day of Our New World Part of Building the World We Dream About In This Section Introduction From Building the World We Dream About With humility and courage born of our history, we are called as Unitarian Universalists to build the Beloved Community where all souls are welcome as blessings, and the human family lives whole and reconciled. — from "A Vision for Unitarian Universalism in a Multicultural World" by the Unitarian... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Building the World We Dream About Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Worship 60 Activity 2: Reception 20 Activity 3: Feedback and Going Forward 30 Closing 5... Spiritual Preparation From Building the World We Dream About Reflect on the journey you and the workshop group have taken together. Revisit journal entries you made during the workshop series and recall significant conversations you have had.... 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: Group photo 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: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Handout with group learnings (Workshop 22) Preparation for Activity Prepare a list of the learnings the group generated in Workshop 22 and copy it as a... Activity 1: Worship From Building the World We Dream About Activity time: 60 minutes Description of Activity Conduct the worship service planned by the group. Activity 2: Reception From Building the World We Dream About Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Refreshments for reception Preparation for Activity Set out refreshments. Description of Activity While the reception serves a celebratory and social function, it also provides a transition for the group between worship and discussion. Activity 3: Feedback and Going Forward From Building the World We Dream About Activity time: 30 minutes Description of Activity Provide an open space for your invited guests to respond to the stories, wisdom, and emotion shared in the worship service. Invite participants to sit in silence and take in the responses. If invited guests need prompting, use these or similar... Closing From Building the World We Dream About Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Possible Next Actions Taking It Home Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1, Possible Next Actions and Taking It Home for workshop participants. Description of Activity Thank guests for coming to the service and discussion. 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? Taking It Home: The First Day of Our New World From Building the World We Dream About With humility and courage born of our history, we are called as Unitarian Universalists to build the Beloved Community where all souls are welcome as blessings, and the human family lives whole and reconciled. — from "A Vision for Unitarian Universalism in a Multicultural World" by the Unitarian... Handout 1: Possible Next Actions From Building the World We Dream About At the next and final workshop, you will consider actions to integrate learning from Building the World We Dream About into the life of the congregation.... 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.