Session 11: The Power of Action Part of Sing to the Power In This Section Introduction From Sing to the Power Have a bias toward action—let's see something happen now. You can break that big plan into small steps and take the first step right away. — Indira... Session-at-a-Glance From Sing to the Power Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Taking the Heat: 350.org and Action to Fight Climate Change 10 Activity 2: Video — "The Day the World... Spiritual Preparation From Sing to the Power Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Opening Words for Basket (Sess... Activity 1: Story - Taking the Heat: 350.org and Action to Fight Climate Change From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Taking the Heat: 350.org and Action to Fight Climate Change" Preparation for Activity Read the... Activity 2: Video - "The Day the World Came Together, The 350 Movement" From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access and large monitor or projection screen Preparation for Activity Preview th... Activity 3: Build a Solar Oven From Sing to the Power Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Building a Solar Oven - Instructions Cardboard pizza box, a ruler, a marker, a box... Activity 4: Strategies for Fighting Climate Change From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Place newsprint where everyone will be able to se... Closing From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle of Elements mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 2, "Action" Circle, and tape Circle of Elements... Leader Reflection and Planning From Sing to the Power Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What... Faith In Action: Exercising the Power of Fire From Sing to the Power Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Digital still cameras and/or video cameras Preparation for Activity This activity is designed... Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Sorrows From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Attractive bowl Smooth stones, at least one for each participant Preparation for Activity Fill the bowl... Alternate Activity 2: Wind-Powered Penny Races From Sing to the Power Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Pennies (one per participant) Drinking straws Construction paper, lightweight cardboard, or manila fold... Taking It Home From Sing to the Power Have a bias toward action—let's see something happen now. You can break that big plan into small steps and take the first step right away. — Indira... Taking the Heat 350.org and Action to Fight Climate Change From Sing to the Power What's the biggest protest you've ever heard of? Maybe you've seen pictures of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking in front of a sea of faces on the... Leader Resource 1: Building a Solar Oven Instructions From Sing to the Power On the top of the pizza box, use a ruler and a marker to draw lines parallel to three sides of the box, 1" in from each edge. Use a box cutter or sharp... Leader Resource 2: Action Circle From Sing to the Power Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing... Find Out More From Sing to the Power Learn about Unitarian Universalist efforts to care for the Earth on the websites of Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth and The Green Sanctuary... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Sing to the Power NEXT: Introduction Download all of Sing to the Power (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.