Session 12: The Power of Reaching Out Part of Sing to the Power In This Section Session 12: The Power of Reaching Out, Introduction From Sing to the Power it starts when you say We and know who you mean, and each day you mean one more. — Marge Piercy The power of fire is power to ignite enthusiasm that... Session-at-a-Glance From Sing to the Power Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Siding with Love 15 Activity 2: Viral Tag 10 Activity 3: Create a Petition 25 Faith in Action: Reflecting... 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 – Siding With Love From Sing to the Power Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Siding With Love" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Activity 2: Viral Tag From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Timepiece (seconds) or stopwatch A sheet of paper and a pencil Preparation for Activity Find an open sp... Session 12: Activity 3: Create a Petition From Sing to the Power Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, How to Write a Good Petition Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer with... Session 12: Closing From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle of Elements mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 2, "Reaching Out" Circle, and tape Session 1,... 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: Reflecting on Our Fire Power From Sing to the Power Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post blank newsprint.... 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: Interview with an Immigrant From Sing to the Power Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Paper and markers or crayons Preparation for Activity Invite a friend, colleague, member of y... Session 12: Taking It Home From Sing to the Power it starts when you say We and know who you mean, and each day you mean one more. — Marge Piercy IN TODAY'S SESSION... Story: Siding With Love From Sing to the Power Raύl Cardenas came to the United States from Mexico, looking for work that would support him and his parents.... Handout 1: How to Write a Good Petition From Sing to the Power Adapted from The Petition Site website. If a petition is not clear and well presented, then people will not want to sign it.... Leader Resource 1: Reaching Out Circle From Sing to the Power Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing... Session 12: The Power of Reaching Out - Find Out More From Sing to the Power The website for the Side with Love campaign (formerly called Standing on the Side of Love, offers ideas and resources for getting involved with other UU... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Sing to the Power NEXT: Session 12: The Power of Reaching Out, Introduction Download all of Sing to the Power (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.