Session 10: Our Words Matter Part of Love Surrounds Us In This Section Introduction From Love Surrounds Us You must leave righteous ways behind, not to speak of unrighteous ways. — Buddha Unitarian Universalism is known for its commitment to social justice. Session-at-a-Glance From Love Surrounds Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Feather Toss 10 Activity 2: Story — The Talking Stick 10 Activity 3: Talking Sticks 30... Spiritual Preparation From Love Surrounds Us In a Unitarian Universalist congregation, voting on issues and sharing opinions are integral to membership. You may have been involved in serious... Welcoming and Entering From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Drawing paper and crayons Preparation for Activity If you ha... Opening for Session 10 From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or... Activity 1: Feather Toss From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Feathers, real or synthetic, about ten inches in length Modeling clay Color markers If outdoors: Chalk,... Activity 2: Story, The Talking Stick From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Talking Stick" Optional: "The Talking Stick" coloring sheet, and crayons... Activity 3: Talking Sticks From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Small diameter sticks or dead branches from trees or bushes, or dowels cut to 12-inch lengths - one for... Closing From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite everyone to gather in a circle and hold hands. Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Surrounds Us Think about the participants who participated in the session today. Did they understand how talking sticks can be useful?... Faith In Action: A Voice for Children From Love Surrounds Us Preparation for Activity Choose a shelter for homeless families or another agency that serves children.... Alternate Activity 1: Animal Skin Picture Story From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Plain, brown paper grocery bags Markers in a variety of colors Preparation for Activity Tear brown bags... Alternate Activity 2: Talking Stick Practice From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A talking stick made in Activity 3, or another decorated or plain stick Preparation for Activity Choose... Alternate Activity 3: Heart Ribbon Magnet From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Felt hearts mounted on felt squares and magnets, assembled in Session 2, Alternate Activity 1 A roll of... Taking It Home: Our Words Matter From Love Surrounds Us You must leave righteous ways behind, not to speak of unrighteous ways. — Buddha IN TODAY'S SESSION... participants learned about the Unitarian... The Talking Stick From Love Surrounds Us A retelling of a Sioux legend. This story was given to the native people many winters ago.... Find Out More From Love Surrounds Us Native American Traditions and Earth Prayers Books with meditations and prayers from American Indian traditions are A Grateful Heart edited by M.J. Ryan... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Surrounds Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Surrounds Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.