The Program The world's religions provide a variety of examples of how water has been regarded as part of a sacred life process, not simply another product for consumption. At the same time, our increased comprehension of the story of evolution as understood by science gives us a renewed...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity River Scene mural (Workshop 1, Activity 2) One or two large vases Tissue paper in assorted colors, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), scissors (including left-handed scissors), a stapler and tape Optional: A length of string and a pencil; assorted...

We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations....

We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations....

By Janeen K. Grohsmeyer. In the month of July in 1969, a gigantic rocket was launched into space. It sailed through the darkness away from the Earth, and it carried three people to the moon, a quarter of a million miles away. Two people got out of the spaceship and walked on the moon. It was...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Pete Seeger songs, and music player Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Select a medley of Pete Seeger songs about stewardship of the Earth and its resources. The CD Pete (Earth Music Productions, 1996) has several songs with water...

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity In a round-robin story, one person begins a story by speaking one sentence aloud. The next person adds a sentence, and so it goes around and around the circle until time runs out or the story reaches a logical end. Invite the group to sit in a...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Singing the Journey, supplement to the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition Optional: A recording of "Blue Boat Home" Seeds for butterfly gardens Preparation for Activity Decide whether you will teach, perform or...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pencils/pens, envelopes and postage stamps Preparation for Activity Decide with co-leaders and your religious educator who will mail the participants their letters, some months from now....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity River Scene mural (Workshop 1, Activity 2) Colorful card stock or construction paper, scissors, glue sticks, paper clips and tape Optional: Natural colored tissue paper (for sails) Optional: Music, and a music player Preparation for Activity Retrie...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Clearwater" Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the story....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity At least one large pan or tray Water Small, floating "boats" such as corks or small pieces of wood-any small, light object that will float Newspaper or tarp to cover floor Preparation for Activity Find a table or floor space where participants can...

The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Keep track of river activism and its impact, see video of Pete Seeger in concert, and find out about Clearwater children's camps and programs on the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater website....

Meet with your co-leaders after the workshop to reflect on it and share your overall responses to your involvement in Gather the Spirit. If the group will continue its stewardship activities in any way, how can you support the group? Be specific (and realistic) about the time and effort you will...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Clear bowl to serve as a chalice A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock plant) Optional: Small table Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Adapt Taking It Home for your group. Prepare...

Materials for Activity Paper and pencils/pens Optional: Clipboards Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity If the congregation has a Green Sanctuary committee, invite the members to participate in this Faith in Action. Obtain information on finding and fixing leaky pipes on...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear bowl to serve as a chalice Cup of water A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock plant) Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: Gather the Spirit blog access instructions Optional: Music and music player Optional: Small table...