Session 11: Listening (Stethoscope) Part of Toolbox of Faith In This Section Introduction From Toolbox of Faith Nature has given [people] one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak. — Epictetus, the Greek Stoic philosopher A... Session-at-a-Glance From Toolbox of Faith ACTIVITY MINUTES Welcoming and Entering Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — James Luther Adams and the Chicago Church Desegregation 10 Activity 2: Listening... Spiritual Preparation From Toolbox of Faith Take a moment and let your body and mind settle. If you are comfortable doing so, spend a few moments in peaceful meditation.... Welcoming and Entering From Toolbox of Faith Materials for Activity Recorded sound effects and other sounds, and appropriate media player Tool of the Day - a listening tool Optional: Large sea shel... Opening From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Recorded sound effects and other sounds, and appropriate media player Tool of the Day - a listening too... Activity 1: Story - James Luther Adams And The Chicago Church Desegregation From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "James Luther Adams and the Chicago Church Desegregation" Preparation for Activity... Activity 2: Listening Games From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Scarves to cover eyes For Listening Boxes Ten, identical small plastic canisters (such as emp... Activity 4: Listening Workout From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Decide which activities to do with the group, and where to do them. The activity, Make a Noise, is... Activity 5: Council Circle From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Tool of the Day - a listening tool Chalice and candle Safety matches and long fireplace matches Small d... Leader Reflection and Planning From Toolbox of Faith Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leaders: How do we feel about today's session? What parts of the session worked well?... Faith In Action: Ideas From Toolbox of Faith Description of Activity Oral History Participants can become archivists for the congregation by listening as long-time members tell about their... Taking It Home From Toolbox of Faith Nature has given [people] one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak. — Epictetus, the Greek Stoic philosopher IN... James Luther Adams From Toolbox of Faith You may like to introduce the story with these words: This story is about a time when a group of Unitarian Universalists had to make a difficult decisio... Find Out More From Toolbox of Faith Where to Find the Tool of the Day You can purchase an auto mechanic's listening tool, which resembles a medical stethoscope, online from Tool Source or... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Toolbox of Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Toolbox of Faith (Word) to edit or print.