Workshop 1: Introductions Part of Resistance and Transformation In This Section Introduction From Resistance and Transformation I do not pretend to understand the moral universe; the arc is a long one... And from what I see I am sure it bends towards justice. — Theodore Parker,... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Resistance and Transformation Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 15 Activity 1: Covenant 10 Activity 2: The Good Samaritan Dilemma 25 Activity 3: How Do We Respond? 25... Spiritual Preparation From Resistance and Transformation Hear your commission to love, to create community, and to heal. One at a time in personal relationships, ten at a time in covenant groups, hundreds at a... Welcoming and Entering From Resistance and Transformation Materials for Activity Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Name tags for participants (durable or single-use) Bold markers Handout 1, Schedule Optional:... Opening From Resistance and Transformation Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Worship or centering table Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Timepiece (minut... Activity 1: Covenant From Resistance and Transformation Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Prepare a list of the elements of covenant you wo... Activity 2: The Good Samaritan Dilemma From Resistance and Transformation Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A copy of the story "The Good Samaritan" Preparation for Activity Read the... Activity 3: How Do We Respond? From Resistance and Transformation Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Good Samaritan" Talking stick or other small object for passing, one for each... Activity 4: Journaling From Resistance and Transformation Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A journal for each participant Pens and pencils Preparation for Activity Obtain journals. These can be... Closing From Resistance and Transformation Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Worship or centering table and chalice Participant journals Copies of Singing the Living Tradition for a... Leader Reflection and Planning From Resistance and Transformation Take a few moments right after the workshop to ask each other: What went well? What did not? Why? What do you think was the best moment of the workshop? Faith In Action: Inspiring Stories From Resistance and Transformation Preparation for Activity Invite three or four activist members of your congregation to join a panel and share their stories of why they are involved in... Alternate Activity 1: Our Work From Resistance and Transformation Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Index cards and pens/pencils Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Find out about socia... Taking It Home: Introductions From Resistance and Transformation I do not pretend to understand the moral universe; the arc is a long one... And from what I see I am sure it bends towards justice. — Theodore Parker,... The Good Samaritan From Resistance and Transformation A retelling of Christian scripture (Luke 10: 25- 37). A lawyer asked Jesus, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus answered, "What is in the law? Handout 1: Schedule From Resistance and Transformation DATE and TIME Workshop 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Find Out More From Resistance and Transformation On the website of the Unitarian Universalist Association, read "Inspired Faith, Effective Action: A Social Justice Workbook for Congregations" and find... PREVIOUS: Principles and Sources UP: Resistance and Transformation NEXT: Introduction Download all of Resistance and Transformation (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.