Session 4: Thinking of God Part of Riddle and Mystery In This Section Introduction From Riddle and Mystery "What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God." — Eleanor Powell Tell the truth, have you ever found God in a church? I never did. Session-at-a-Glance From Riddle and Mystery Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Being in Touch with God 5 Activity 2: God Talk 20 Activity 3: Story — God Is . . . 10 Activity 4: WCUU — Tent of... Spiritual Preparation From Riddle and Mystery Reflect upon Today's Big Question: "Does God exist?" Be comfortable with your own current ideas about God. Know that you need not share your deep inner... Opening 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... Activity 1: Being In Touch with God From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Dollar bill or other U.S. currency Description of Activity This activity asks youth for their thoughts... Activity 2: God Talk From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, God Sources Leader Resource 3, Godly Words Optional: Common pins or transparent tape... Activity 3: Story - God Is . . . From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "God Is . . ." Preparation for Activity Print and review the story "God Is . . Activity 4: WCUU - A UU Tent From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Microphone(s), real or simulated Video camera and playback equipment, real or simulated Any backdrop ma... Activity 5: WIT Time - Your Own Theology From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, What Do You Think?... Closing From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 3 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? How comfortable do your youth seem to be when... Faith In Action: Thinking of Survival From Riddle and Mystery Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Paper and pencils Watch, clock or other timer Preparation for Activity If your group will do "In Our Rooms,... Alternate Activity 1: Notable Thoughts From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Small notebook for each participant Pencils or pens Optional: Masking tape Description of Activity Remin... Alternate Activity 2: Song - Spirit of Life From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy(ies) of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition Preparation for Activity... Alternate Activity 3: Questions and Gods of Housecats From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Supplies for simple drawings - paper, colored pencils, and/or washable markers Paper towels and any... Alternate Activity 4: Challenge Question From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Optional: Browse the Internet and see what you find to share.... Alternate Activity 5: Clues about UUs From Riddle and Mystery Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity UU source materials which might include reference to God: hymnbooks (Singing the Living Tradition or... Taking It Home: Thinking of God From Riddle and Mystery What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. — Eleanor Powell Tell the truth, have you ever found God in a church? I never did. I... God Is . . From Riddle and Mystery Compiled by Tirrell H. Kimball of the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church in Portland, Maine.Read — or ask volunteers to read — as many entries... Handout 1: What Do You Think? From Riddle and Mystery Do you believe God exists? Yes _____ No_____ If your answer is yes, can you describe the God you believe in?... Leader Resource 1: Today's Big Question From Riddle and Mystery Hand a copy of this resource to your Kid for the Day at the appropriate time during your Opening.... Leader Resource 2: God Sources From Riddle and Mystery Make a copy of this page with enlarged type. Cut the lines apart so they can be placed in various points of your meeting room.... Leader Resource 3: Godly Words From Riddle and Mystery Make a copy of this page with enlarged type. Cut the terms and definitions apart so they can be given to (or pinned or taped on) each youth. Theist —... Leader Resource 4: WCUU Script From Riddle and Mystery To the Co-Anchors: Today's WCUU program talks about the beliefs of different people gathered in the UU tent at an International Camp of Faith.... Leader Resource 5: Belief Notes From Riddle and Mystery Copy, divide, and distribute appropriate parts of this page to these Activity 4 On-Air People: Atheist, Theist, Agnostic, Humanist, Mystery Seeker, God ... Find Out More From Riddle and Mystery Beliefs about God Unitarian Universalism is a home for people who hold a wide range of theological views.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Riddle and Mystery NEXT: Introduction Download all of Riddle and Mystery (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.