Session 14: Fair Group Decisions Part of Signs of Our Faith In This Section Introduction From Signs of Our Faith I believe that decision making should not be the exclusive right of the privileged. That those who are affected by policy—not those who by default often... Session-at-a-Glance From Signs of Our Faith Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Story — Game Day 10 Activity 2: Authority, Majority, and Consensus 10 Activity 3: Role Plays 20 Activity 4: Makin... Spiritual Preparation From Signs of Our Faith Today's session is about our fifth Unitarian Universalist Principle, the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process in our congregations ... Opening From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint,... Activity 1: Story-Game Day From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Game Day" Leader Resource 1, Illustration – Game Day in Abby's Classroom Optional:... Activity 2: Authority, Majority, and Consensus From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 2, Ways to Make Group Decisions Preparation for Activity... Activity 3: Role Plays From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint sheets "Authority," "Majority," and "Consensus," from Activity 2 Preparation for Activity Rea... Activity 4: Making a Group Decision From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Stickers Preparation for Activity Plan the scenario for which yo... Closing From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape... Leader Reflection and Planning From Signs of Our Faith With your co-leaders, reflect on the session. What went well? What would you do differently next time? Ask yourselves: How have you made decisions... Faith In Action: Enacting the Group Decision From Signs of Our Faith Description of Activity Participants follow through on the Faith in Action idea created in Activity 4, Making a Group Decision.... Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action-Our Congregation's Governance From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Visual aids, such as a list of the congregation's board members and their roles, copies of board agenda... Taking It Home: Fair Group Decisions From Signs of Our Faith I believe that decision making should not be the exclusive right of the privileged. That those who are affected by policy—not those who by default often... Game Day From Signs of Our Faith Abby always liked school, but she was especially excited about today. Her class had earned a reward: a game day! Their teacher, Dr. Liu, promised they... Leader Resource 1: Illustration - Game Day in Abby's Classroom From Signs of Our Faith Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 2: Ways to Make Group Decisions From Signs of Our Faith Authority "I will make the decision." One or more leaders decide what is best for the group as a whole at this time.... Find Out More From Signs of Our Faith The Consensus Decision-Making website has helpful material on consensus. A Quaker blogger, Robin Mohr, writes about teaching... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Signs of Our Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Signs of Our Faith (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.