Session 1: The Big Questions Part of Riddle and Mystery In This Section Introduction From Riddle and Mystery Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt. —... Session-at-a-Glance From Riddle and Mystery Activity Minutes Opening 10 Activity 1: Big Questions in Song 15 Activity 2: WIT Time — Our Own Answers 5 Activity 3: Interactive Story — Turtles 5... Spiritual Preparation From Riddle and Mystery With everything set to go, carve out a meditative moment for yourself. Relax. Take several deep breaths. Explore your understanding of where we come from. Opening From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers and tape Bell, tingsha chimes or other sound... Activity 1: Big Questions in Song From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Timepiece Singing the Journey; the supplement to the Unitarian Universalist... Activity 2: WIT Time - Our Own Answers From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Timepiece that shows seconds Bell, tingsha chimes or other sound instrument... Activity 3: Interactive Story - Turtles From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Turtles" Preparation for Activity Print out the story.... Activity 4: WCUU - First Broadcast From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Microphone(s), video camera(s) and tripod(s), real or simulated For studio set Newsprint or a large rol... Closing From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers and tape Bell, tingsha chimes or other sound... Leader Reflection and Planning From Riddle and Mystery Meet with your co-leaders after the session to reflect on it. How was your mix of discussion and action?... Faith In Action: Economic Justice From Riddle and Mystery Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, UU Principles and Sources Leader Resource 3, Economic Justice Continuums Bell, tingsha chimes, or other sound... Alternate Activity 1: Notable Thoughts From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Small notebooks for all participants Pencils/pens Masking tape A large bag or box to store notebooks... Alternate Activity 2: Challenge Question From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Challenge questions guide a deeper inquiry for especially thoughtful individuals and groups. Remind the... Alternate Activity 3: Turtle Shell Art From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Paper plates-two for each participant Narrow-tipped, washable markers in a variety of colors Stapler or... Alternate Activity 4: Questioning Fun From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Collections of riddles and other jokes involving questions, as we... Alternate Activity 5: Corner Questions - Sorting Questions Out From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, and markers and tape Leader Resource 4, Corner Questions Preparation for Activity Make four... Taking It Home From Riddle and Mystery Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt. —... Turtles From Riddle and Mystery Adapted from an anecdote told in A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking (Bantam, 1988), Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar by Thomas Cathcart and... Handout 1: Today's Big Question From Riddle and Mystery To the Kid for the Day: You have two jobs. The first is getting your group excited about hearing today's Big Question. The second is announcing the... Handout 2: Turtle Shell Art From Riddle and Mystery Here is how to do your Turtle Shell Art project: 1. Get two paper plates and drawing supplies like markers. 2. Leader Resource 1: UU Principles and Sources From Riddle and Mystery Create a poster of the Unitarian Universalist Principles and another poster of the Unitarian Universalist Sources. There are seven Principles which... Leader Resource 2: WCUU Script From Riddle and Mystery To the Anchor: Today's WCUU program is a news report about Unitarian Universalist ideas on where we come from.... Leader Resource 3: Economic Justice Continuums From Riddle and Mystery 1. I believe one of the biggest questions people should ask is how to achieve economic justice in the world. 2. I think there is economic justice in the... Leader Resource 4: Corner Questions From Riddle and Mystery Should I go out for the soccer team this year? Why does the universe exist? Why does water boil when you heat it? What happens when you die? Why doesn't... Find Out More From Riddle and Mystery Read "Home grown Unitarian Universalism," an article in UU World, Spring 2008 by William J. Doherty, for more ideas to extend this session at home. The... PREVIOUS: Participant Feedback Form UP: Riddle and Mystery NEXT: Introduction Download all of Riddle and Mystery (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.