Workshop 6: Connection

In This Section

• Introduction

  Only connect! That was the whole of her sermon. Only connect the prose and the passion, and both will be exalted, and human love will be...
• Workshop-at-a-Glance

  Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 10 Activity 1: Check-in 10 Activity 2: The Art of Connection 20 Activity 3: Connecting from...
• Spiritual Preparation

  Consider the guiding Principle for this workshop, "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part," and the...
• Welcoming and Entering

  Materials for Activity Name tags Markers Sign-in sheet Pen or pencil An agenda of this workshop's activities on newsprint or a digital...
• Opening

  Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or lighter Singing...
• Activity 1: Check-in

  Description of Activity Invite participants to take turns briefly sharing insights they have had since the previous workshop on generosity...
• Activity 2: The Art Of Connection

  Materials for Activity Drawing paper Pens, pencils, crayons, and/or markers Tables or hard surfaces for drawing Preparation for Activity...
• Activity 3: Connecting From The Heart

  Materials for Activity Newsprint sheet with prepared questions (see Preparation) Easel Clock, watch, or timer Optional: Music and music...
• Activity 4: Strengthening Your Social Web

  Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Newsprint sheet with prepared questions (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Write the...
• Activity 5: Finding Your Thread In The Interdependent Web

  Materials for Activity A large ball of thick yarn (at least eight yards of length per participant) Scissors (at least one pair) Preparation...
• Closing

  Materials for Activity Copies of customized Taking It Home handout (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Review the Taking It Home...
• Alternate Activity 1: Faith In Action - Social Justice

  Materials for Activity Newsprint sheet with prepared list of questions (see Preparation) Easel Writing paper (at least one sheet per person...
• Alternate Activity 2: Four Dimensions Of Connection

  Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Low-stick masking tape Writing paper (at least one sheet per person) Pens or pencils...
• Taking It Home

  Affection Connection — Connection Remaining physically and emotionally connected can be a challenge when a relationship includes...
• Leader Resource 1: Order Of Service - Connection

  Follow this Order of Service as you lead the opening of Workshop 6, Connection. Welcome Chalice Lighting Principle Guided Meditation...
• Leader Reflection and Planning

  With your co-leader, take some time after the workshop to evaluate the session and plan for future sessions. Consider these questions: What...
• Find Out More

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