Materials
Part of Hindsight, Humor, and Hope
- Coffee, tea, and water service items
- Tissues (for participant use)
- Chalice, candle, and lighter, or LED battery-operated candle
- Cloth
- Chime or bell for signaling time
- Name badges from Workshop 1
- Group Rules of Respect from Workshop 1
- Singing the Living Tradition, the UUA hymnbook, enough for all participants
- Light-colored, polished river stones, one for each person plus a few extra (flat stones offer more writing space)
- Black medium-point permanent markers
- 4x6-inch spiral bound art pad (24 sheets), one for each participant
- 3-inch circular lid or template for each participant
- 4x5-inch envelope for each person
- Write this journaling prompt on newsprint:
- One way I will reach out to others using my inner strength is…
- Handout 1, Taking It Home
- Handout 2, Emerging Wisdom
- Leader Resource 1, Certificates
- Blessing Cards
- Optional: Recruit the congregation’s Caring Committee or other appropriate group to set up and clean up the lunch, allowing participants to concentrate on the workshop