Workshop 9: Come To Us: Closing and Continuing On Part of Spirit of Life In This Section Introduction From Spirit of Life We covenant to affirm and promote the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large. The... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Spirit of Life Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 10 Activity 1: Fruits of the Spirit 50 Activity 2: Responding to the Spirit of Life Program 15 Faith in... Spiritual Preparation From Spirit of Life Reflection.... Welcoming and Entering From Spirit of Life Materials for Activity Nametags and bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer, digital... Opening From Spirit of Life Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice, candle and lighter or LED... Activity 1: Fruits of the Spirit From Spirit of Life Activity time: 50 minutes Materials for Activity A large newsprint sheet or poster paper for creating a tree Color paper for creating leaves and fruit... Activity 2: Responding to the Spirit of Life Program From Spirit of Life Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Responding to the Spirit of Life Program - Evaluation Pens or pencils A box for completed... Closing From Spirit of Life Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Body Movements for Spirit of Life Stones, preferably smooth ones A bowl to hold all ... Leader Reflection and Planning From Spirit of Life You've done it! You've completed the teaching of Spirit of Life. Even though your congregation's series is complete, it is still quite valuable for... Faith In Action: Sharing with the Congregation From Spirit of Life Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Preparation for Activity Think about your willingness... Alternate Activity 1: Personal Chalices From Spirit of Life Activity time: 50 minutes Materials for Activity Small terra cotta standard flower pots, no bigger than 5” in diameter Terra cotta saucers, 2’’... Taking It Home From Spirit of Life We covenant to affirm and promote the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large. The... Handout 1: Come to Us From Spirit of Life UNISON CHALICE LIGHTING We are here young and old, male, female, and transgender; gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, and straight (but not narrow!)... Handout 2: Responding to the Spirit of Life Program - Evaluation From Spirit of Life Please take a few minutes before leaving to write out some thoughts about our time together. The Spirit of Life workshop series was ... The best thing... Leader Resource 1: Body Movements for Spirit of Life From Spirit of Life When you sing the phrase "Spirit of Life," lift both your arms above your head and then make a big encompassing circle with one arm curving down one sid... Find Out More From Spirit of Life The ten-workshop series Spirit in Practice by Erik Walker Wikstrom is an excellent follow-up to Spirit of Life.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Spirit of Life NEXT: Introduction Download all of Spirit of Life (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.