Workshop 22: Wider and Stronger

Beautiful orange sunset over a deep blue ocean. — Tapestry is Sunsetting

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Part of Building Bridges, Grades 8-9: A World Religions Program

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Introduction
From Building Bridges

The religious community is essential, for alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen. Together, our vision widens and strength is renewed. — Mark Morrison-Reed, UU minister and author In this concluding workshop, participants review the human needs that religions may address and…
Spiritual Preparation
From Building Bridges

Consider the journey you have taken into the history, beliefs, and practices of multiple religions. Allow a particular faith to spring to mind. Then ask yourself: What about this faith interests me? Its history? Beliefs? Practices? Does something resonate for me personally, in the way this faith…
Welcoming and Entering
From Building Bridges

Materials for Activity Note cards and envelopes Color pens or markers Individuals’ names and postal addresses from the faith communities the group engaged Preparation for Activity Alternate Activity 1, Engagement is a youth-led worship service; if you plan to do this, have the date and details re…
Opening
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter, or an LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Description of Activity Answer questions remaining from the last workshop. Invite youth to sit in a circle….
A Repair Job
From Building Bridges

Once upon a time, two sisters lived side by side. They both owned farms: One grew the sweetest grapes for miles around, the other raised vegetables. A small creek ran between the two farms. For decades, the sisters were as close as could be….
Workshop-at-a-Glance
From Building Bridges

Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Review 15 Activity 2: What Is Religion For?…
Activity 1: Review
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Fine-tip markers in many different colors Fact Sheets for all religions explored in the program Preparation for Activity Title a sheet of newsprint with each religion the group has explored. Include Unitarian Universalism.
Activity 2: What Is Religion For?
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Religious Affiliation in the U.S., 2007 Newsprint sheets from Activity 1 Multiple pairs of scissors (including left-handed scissors) and multiple glue sticks or rolls of clear tape Preparation for Activity Wr…
Activity 3: Story - A Repair Job
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, “A Repair Job” Preparation for Activity Read the story so you will be comfortable presenting it. Description of Activity Youth discuss a story about bridge building. Tell or read the story. Process with these questions: The carpenter in the…
Activity 4: Bridges Built
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice Fact Sheets about religions Large sheets of construction paper, cut into strips and (optional) a circle Black markers Removable tape, such as painter’s tape Optional: Materials to decorate construction paper, such as foil stars and glue…
Closing
From Building Bridges

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Taking It Home handout Tea light candles for all participants, a small pillar starter candle, and a lighter Optional: Refreshments Optional: Gifts for participants Preparation for Activity…
Leader Reflection and Planning
From Building Bridges

Take time to celebrate and reflect on the program with your co-facilitator. Consider filling in: “I have appreciated working with you because _________.” Share your perceptions of what succeeded and why, and what could be changed for the better. Provide notes to your religious educator, to help…
Faith In Action: Connecting the Congregation with Our Multi-Religious World
From Building Bridges

Materials for Activity A list of potential partners for interfaith work in your area Preparation for Activity Research local interfaith groups that could provide a presenter for your congregation. Your minister, a member of your Social Justice Committee, or a congregant who is also involved with…
Alternate Activity 1: Engagement - A UU Worship Service
From Building Bridges

Materials for Activity Resources for planning worship Preparation for Activity At the start of the program, arrange with the religious educator, minister, and Worship Committee to reserve a slot in the worship calendar (see the Program Introduction and Workshop 1, Leader Reflection and Planning).
Taking It Home: Wider and Stronger
From Building Bridges

The religious community is essential, for alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen. Together, our vision widens and strength is renewed. — Mark Morrison-Reed, UU minister and author IN TODAY’S WORKSHOP……
Handout 1: Religious Affiliation in the U.S., 2007
From Building Bridges

From the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life’s U.S. Religious Landscape Survey report. The survey included 35,556 adults; interviews were done in English and Spanish from May 8 to Aug. 13, 2007. The numbers represented are percents….
Find Out More About Workshop 22 Wider and Stronger
From Building Bridges

After Building Bridges In your congregation, Building Bridges may segue nicely into the Tapestry of Faith program A Chorus of Faiths, developed with the Interfaith Youth Core to engage Unitarian Universalist youth (high school age) as interfaith leaders….

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