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  • The Program True spiritual growth can be achieved only through the persistent exercise of real love... . The principal form that the work of love takes is attention. When we love another we give him or her our attention; we attend to that person's growth....
    May 3, 2016 | From Spirit of Life
  • The song "Spirit of Life" by Carolyn McDade could be considered a Unitarian Universalist anthem of sorts. Its page in the Singing the Living Tradition hymnbook (Hymn 123) is probably the most frequently accessed page of any in many congregations' collections. Some congregations don't sing Hymn 123.
    May 3, 2016 | From Spirit of Life
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  • 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....
    October 29, 2014 | From Spirit of Life
  • 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....
    October 29, 2014 | From Spirit of Life
  • When you sing the phrase "Spirit of Life," lift both your arms above your head and then make a big encompassing circle with one arm curving down one side, as the other arm curves down the other side. When you sing "come unto me," bring your hands together over your heart. As you sing "sing in my...
    Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
  • Please take a few minutes before leaving to write out some thoughts about our time together. The Spirit of Life workshop series was ... The best thing about it was... I wish we had... Something I'd change is... Another thing I'd like to say is... I came here wanting... I leave here... ....
    Handout | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
  • UNISON CHALICE LIGHTING We are here young and old, male, female, and transgender; gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, and straight (but not narrow!) people. We welcome all the colors of the human race. Our life experiences have led us to a rich variety of outlooks and a beautiful diversity of...
    Handout | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
  • Activity time: 50 minutes Materials for Activity Small terra cotta standard flower pots, no bigger than 5” in diameter Terra cotta saucers, 2’’ larger in diameter than pots Votive candles Hot glue gun(s) Water-based acrylic paints and plenty of small paint brushes Paper plates or similar item...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Responding to the Spirit of Life Program - Evaluation Pens or pencils A box for completed evaluations Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 2 for all participants. Place the box for collecting completed evaluations in a central, easily...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
  • Activity time: 50 minutes Materials for Activity A large newsprint sheet or poster paper for creating a tree Color paper for creating leaves and fruit Paper for drawing or writing Drawing and writing implements, such as pencils, color pencils, markers, crayons Bell Clock, watch, or timer that sho...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
  • The ten-workshop series Spirit in Practice by Erik Walker Wikstrom is an excellent follow-up to Spirit of Life. Its workshops focus on specific practices that Unitarian Universalists can use to develop their spirituality. Other Unitarian Universalist programs for spiritual growth include: Life...
    October 27, 2011 | From Spirit of Life
  • You've done it! You've completed the teaching of Spirit of Life. Even though your congregation's series is complete, it is still quite valuable for co-facilitators to get together and evaluate the experience of this final meeting. Use these questions to guide your shared reflection and planning:...
    October 27, 2011 | From Spirit of Life
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Body Movements for Spirit of Life Stones, preferably smooth ones A bowl to hold all the stones Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle or LED battery-operated candle Chalice...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
  • Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Bell Clock, watch, or timer that shows seconds Preparation for Activity Think about your willingness and ability to be involved in ongoing support for the participants in Spirit of Life....
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
  • Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Handout 1, Come to Us Copies of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition Optional: Small votive...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
  • Materials for Activity Nametags and bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer, digital projector, and digital slide that displays a list of this workshop's activities Preparation for Activity Create a sign-in sheet to gather participant...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
  • Reflection. Leaders may wish to set aside some time to reflect on their own spiritual moments and senses of the sacred in advance of the workshop, either individually or together. You can use the workshop activities to help you explore your own spirituality....
    October 27, 2011 | From Spirit of Life