Tapestry of Faith: The New UU: A Program for Welcoming Newcomers to Unitarian Universalist Congregations

Leader Resource 1: Sentence Starters

Part of The New UU

Print out the incomplete sentences, enlarged to at least 16-point type. Cut the pages into strips, with one incomplete sentence on each strip. Select sentences most appropriate to your congregation, and/or add some of your own. Fold strips of paper and put them in a small basket or bowl. Provide a few more than the number of participants you anticipate. If necessary, duplicate some phrases to have enough for all participants and facilitators.

These workshops have...

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I look forward to...

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In recent weeks, I have connected with...

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Membership in a religious congregation...

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In my life, church has meant...

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Connections in this congregation...

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What surprised me about this congregation...

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What I have come to value about this congregation...

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In this congregation, I hope I find...

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This congregation reminds me of...

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Worship in this congregation...

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Religious Education in this congregation...

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Social Justice in this congregation...

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Religion requires...

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Religion offers...

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I hope to get involved in this congregation through...

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Coming to this congregation...

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From this series of workshops, I have learned...

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My favorite workshop activity...

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I still don't understand...