Workshop 7: Isaiah - Exile and Hope Part of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In This Section Introduction From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Despair? Did someone say despair was a question in the world? Well, then listen to the sons of those who have known little else if you wish to know the... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: The Ugly Duckling 15 Activity 2: Isaiah — Exile and Hope 15 Activity 3: Retelling the... Spiritual Preparation From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures The "suffering servant" passage is often quoted in a Christian context as passage foretelling the coming of the Messiah. This workshop approaches the... Welcoming and Entering From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Materials for Activity Name tags, durable or single use Bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen/pencil Small table Optional: Refreshments Preparation for... Opening From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter, or LED battery-operated candle Stand or table space for the chalice Decorat... Activity 1: The Ugly Duckling From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "The Ugly Duckling" Preparation for Activity Print the story and practice reading ... Activity 2: Isaiah - Exile and Hope From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Isaiah - Exile and Hope" Leader Resource 1, Isaiah - Exile and Hope Background... Activity 3: Retelling the Story From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Isaiah - Exile and Hope" Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the story so you ca... Activity 4: Explaining Small Group Options From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List the small group options and their locations o... Activity 5: Discussion - Option 1 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Description of Activity Write these questions on newsprint and post: Why i... Activity 6: It Gets Better - Option 2 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Meg Riley’s “It Gets Better” video Chris Tuttle's "Kermit the Frog's It Gets Better" video Computer... Activity 7: The Prophet's Scrolls - Option 3 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity 12 X 18-inch drawing paper, one for each participant Packing tape Scissors One-inch dowels, two 15-inch... Alternate Activity 1: Creating a Multigenerational Musical Reflection From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Selection of child-friendly musical instruments, such as harmonicas, drums, tambourines, castanets,... Closing From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Creating the Closing Worship Taking It Home handout Chalice, candle and lighter, or ... Leader Reflection and Planning From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Take a few minutes to talk with your co-facilitator about how the workshop went, using these questions as a guide: What went well? What surprised us as... Faith In Action: Making it Better Now From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Materials for Activity Computer and Internet connection Preparation for Activity Explore the Making it Better Now videos produced by the UUA's Office of... Taking It Home From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Despair? Did someone say despair was a question in the world? Well, then listen to the sons of those who have known little else if you wish to know the... Isaiah - Exile and Hope From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Isaiah 52: 1-2, 13-15; 53: 1-8, 54: 2-4, 7-8 (New Revised Standard Version) Awake, awake, Put on your strength O Zion! Put on your beautiful garments... The Ugly Duckling From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures This story is abridged from one published by Hans Christian Anderson in 1844 and translated by H.P. Paull in 1872. (Hans Christian Anderson: Fairy Tales... Leader Resource 1: Isaiah: Exile and Hope Background Information From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures This workshop presents a different kind of story from the Hebrew scriptures. It is not a story in the strict sense of the word, but poetic writings from... Leader Resource 2: Creating the Closing Worship From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In this program, the closing worship circle offers a time for the group to come back together to enrich each other's understanding of the story and of... Find Out More From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Read the reflections of two contemporary Unitarian Universalist theologians, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker and John A.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures NEXT: Introduction Download all of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.