Session 1: Looking In/looking Out Part of Windows and Mirrors In This Section Introduction From Windows and Mirrors Unitarian Universalists seek always to discover deeper truth and meaning in our lives and in our experience of the world. — Gail Forsyth-Vail One of the... Session-at-a-Glance From Windows and Mirrors Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Inner/Outer Self-Portrait 20 Activity 2: Story — Charles Darwin 15 Activity 3: Looking Closely 10 Activity 4: How... Spiritual Preparation From Windows and Mirrors Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for about five minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, suc... Activity 1: Inner/Outer Self-Portrait From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Card stock or construction paper for all participants Markers in a variety of colors Scissors (includin... Activity 2: Story - Charles Darwin From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Charles Darwin" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it wi... Activity 3: Looking Closely From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Three or more large magnifying glasses Three objects that would be interesting to examine closely, such... Activity 4: How Do I See? From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: To include a vision-impaired participant, a large object that has a variety of textures/shapes... Closing From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Leader Resource 2, Namaste Taking It Home handout Preparation for Activity... Leader Reflection and Planning From Windows and Mirrors 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: Congregation Self-Portrait From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Notepads and pencils Preparation for Activity Make arrangements with the... Alternate Activity 1: Looking Closely at Photographic or Fine Art Images From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A variety of complex fine art images (see Leader Resource 3) Optional: To include a vision-impaired... Alternate Activity 2: Life-Size Inner Self-Portraits From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Large roll of brown paper, pencils and scissors (including left-handed scissors) Markers in a variety o... Taking It Home From Windows and Mirrors Unitarian Universalists seek always to discover deeper truth and meaning in our lives and in our experience of the world. — Gail Forsyth-Vail IN TODAY'S... Charles Darwin Gail Forsyth-Vail From Windows and Mirrors Adapted from "Charles Darwin" in Stories in Faith: Exploring Our Unitarian Universalist Principles and Sources Through Wisdom Tales, (Boston: Unitarian... Leader Resource 1: Opening Words for Basket From Windows and Mirrors After downloading, add opening words alternatives commonly used in your congregation or other readings you like.... Leader Resource 2: Namaste From Windows and Mirrors Adapted from an article on Wikipedia. Namaste is a Sanskrit word that is a common spoken greeting in India and other South Asian countries. Leader Resource 3: Photographic or Fine Art Images From Windows and Mirrors Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Windows and Mirrors Charles Darwin's most famous work is The Origin of Species ; he is also the author of many other books — find a list on the literature.org website. A... PREVIOUS: Participant Feedback Form UP: Windows and Mirrors NEXT: Introduction Download all of Windows and Mirrors (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.