By Lynn Ungar

Sing to the Power affirms our Unitarian Universalist heritage of confronting "powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love." Participants experience their own power, and understand how it can help them to be leaders.

Preface
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Our Unitarian Universalist tradition has long placed an emphasis both on our human capacity to change the world and our moral obligation to exercise our powers for the common good....
Introduction
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The Program I am not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good. — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The word "power" often has a negative connotation. It may remind us of the corruption that seems inevitable when people pursue...
Program Structure
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With the exception of the final session, each session follows the same format. Each session begins with an opening ritual co-led with a volunteer participant. The group sings a verse of the program's theme song "Sing to the Power," tailored to the element and topic for that session....
Materials
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Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Leader Resource 1, Opening Words for Basket, and a basket Symbol of earth, such as a rock, bowl of dirt, crystal, etc Optional: A copy of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition...
Leader Guidelines
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As you adapt sessions to fit your resources and the needs of the group, take care to preserve the intent of a session and its purpose in the overall program. Read each session at least several days before leading it....
Implementation
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These sessions can be used at any time of year. It is recommended they be used in sequence. The order of sessions and activities are designed to help participants with diverse backgrounds and learning styles deepen their learning in community....
Before You Start
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This chart provides a snapshot for long-range planning. Session Central Story Faith in Action Activity 1 The Power of Earth Creation from the Dreamtime: Australian Aborigine Creation Story Exploring Ways to Exercise Earth Power 2 The Power of Roots Where I'm From... .: Southern Writer Jo Carson...
Resources
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The Gift of Faith: Tending the Spiritual Lives of Children by Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar Second Edition (Boston: Skinner House Books, 2003) Welcoming Children with Special Needs: A Guidebook for Faith Communities by Sally Patton (Boston: Unitarian Universalist Association, 2004) Last Child in the...
Facilitator Feedback Form
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We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations....
Participant Feedback Form
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We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations....
Session 1: The Power of Earth
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Session 2: The Power of Roots
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Session 3: The Power of Growth
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Session 4: The Power of Place
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Session 5: The Power of Stillness
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Session 6: The Power of Presence
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Session 7: The Power of Silence
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Session 8: The Power of Listening
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Session 9: The Power to Shine
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Session 10: The Power of Passion
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Session 11: The Power of Action
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Session 12: The Power of Reaching Out
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Session 13: The Power of Water
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Session 14: The Power of Persistence
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Session 15: The Power of Gathering
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Session 16: The Power to Make Change
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Stories in Sing to the Power
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Handouts in Sing to the Power
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Leader Resources in Sing to the Power
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