Session 15: Prayer Is A Place To Grow A Soul Part of Windows and Mirrors In This Section Introduction From Windows and Mirrors Oh God, if there is a God, save my soul, if I have a soul. — Joseph Ernest Renan, French philosopher and historian Prayer helps us to identify our... Session-at-a-Glance From Windows and Mirrors Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Letter to Nancy 5 Activity 2: Praying Thanks, Regret and Hope 5 Activity 3: Finger Labyrinth 5 Activity 4... Spiritual Preparation From Windows and Mirrors In private or in public, in solitude or with others, prayer is a highly personal experience.... 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: Story - Letter to Nancy From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "Letter to Nancy " A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Preparation f... Activity 2: Praying Thanks, Regret and Hope From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Paper and pencils for small groups Preparation for Activity Decide... Activity 3: Finger Labyrinth From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Finger Labyrinth, for all participants Quiet music and music player Timepiece Preparation for... Activity 4: Prayer Stations From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Respecting Others' Spiritual Practices Optional: Silhouette images of body prayer postures,... Activity 5: Window/Mirror Panel - Reflections of Prayer From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels Handout 1, Finger Labyrinth, from Activity 3 Optional: Newsprint... Closing From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Taking It Home handout Optional: A copy of Session 1, Leader Resource 2,... 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: Building and Walking a Labyrinth From Windows and Mirrors Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Drawing a Labyrinth A large, open space at least 12x15 feet (180 square feet) for constructing the labyrinth F... Alternate Activity 1: Story - Finding God in Silence From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "Finding God in Silence" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker... Alternate Activity 2: Journaling From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Notebooks and pens/pencils for all participants Preparation for Activity This activity is designed to... Alternate Activity 3: Sun Salutations From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Yoga mats for all participants Chairs for participants who may do modified versions of poses Leader... Alternate Activity 4: Body Prayer Library From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Visual resources about body prayer.... Taking It Home From Windows and Mirrors Oh God, if there is a God, save my soul, if I have a soul. — Joseph Ernest Renan, French philosopher and historian Prayer helps us to identify our... Finding God In Silence Mary Ann Moore From Windows and Mirrors By Mary Ann Moore, in Hide and Seek with God (Boston: Skinner House Books, 1994). Based on tales from Zen Buddhism and Hebrew scripture. Used with... Letter to Nancy From Windows and Mirrors A seven-year-old girl named Nancy asked her minister, "What prayer shall I say when I go to bed?" He wrote her back this answer. Dear Nancy, You may not... Handout 1: Finger Labyrinth From Windows and Mirrors Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Handout 2: Respecting Others' Spiritual Practices From Windows and Mirrors There are more than six billion people in the world. Many use spiritual practices and rituals that may be unfamiliar to you, but offer deep meaning to... Leader Resource 1: Body Prayer Posture Silhouettes From Windows and Mirrors Use these images to decorate the meeting space for this session. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 2: Drawing a Labyrinth From Windows and Mirrors Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has no "dead ends." The three-path labyrinth is simple to draw.... Leader Resource 3: Sun Salutation From Windows and Mirrors Surya Namaskar, the Sun Salutation, is a series of 12 postures performed in a single, graceful flow. Each movement is coordinated with the breath.... Find out More About Session 15, Praye Is a Place to Grow a Soul From Windows and Mirrors What Is Prayer in Unitarian Universalism? Within our faith, prayer has a wide range of functions, meanings and practices. Find eight contemporary UU... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Windows and Mirrors NEXT: Introduction Download all of Windows and Mirrors (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.