Part of Heeding the Call, Jr. High Ages 12-15: Qualities Of A Justice Maker

Journeys of the Spirit Planning and Leading Mission Trips with Youth

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Introduction
From Heeding the Call

Though force can protect in an emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration, and cooperation can finally lead men (people) to the dawn of eternal peace. — President Dwight Eisenhower This workshop helps youth explore the complexity of working with others to create justice. "Cooperation" is a...
Workshop-at-a-Glance
From Heeding the Call

Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Time and Memory 15 Activity 2: Story — The Village That Could 10 Activity 3: Build It Together 25 Faith In Action: Learning From The Past Faith in Action: Allies, Phase 2 Closing: 5 Alternate Activity 1: Religious Intolerance 30 Alternate Activity 2: Rubber...
Spiritual Preparation
From Heeding the Call

You have been working with a co-leader in this program. How has this cooperative relationship worked for you? How has it been influenced by other cooperative relationships in your life? Cooperation can be very challenging and requires honesty and trust. Have you been a reliable partner in this...
Opening
From Heeding the Call

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Write the chalice lighting words on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Gather youth in a circle. Welcome first-time participants.
Activity 1: Time and Memory
From Heeding the Call

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity One penny and pencil for each participant Plain paper Magnifying glasses Leader Resource 1, Timeline Leader Resource 2, For Every Preparation for Activity Replicate the timeline from Leader Resource 1, Timeline, on newsprint....
Activity 2: Story - The Village That Could
From Heeding the Call

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story "The Village That Could" World map or globe Preparation for Activity Read the story until you are comfortable presenting it. Be prepared to locate Israel on a world map or globe....
Activity 3: Build It Together
From Heeding the Call

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Art supplies, including small sheets of poster board, construction paper, small boxes, crayons, pencils, glue, tape, and colored pencils. If available, include more fanciful supplies, such as feathers, glitter, buttons and seeds Preparation for...
Closing
From Heeding the Call

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Taking It Home for all participants Description of Activity Invite youth to stand in a circle and name someone they think has acted with courage. Thank first-time participants for their contributions to the group....
Leader Reflection and Planning
From Heeding the Call

Discuss with your co-leader what went well in today's workshop. Discuss what you would do differently in the future. What did you learn from the youth? How is the group doing on cooperating? Does everyone make room for less aggressive, more introverted members to share and participate?...
Faith In Action: Learning From The Past
From Heeding the Call

Materials for Activity Clipboards Lined paper and pens Preparation for Activity If you think participants will have a hard time finding people to interview, identify older congregants willing to participate. Try for diversity in your choices-racial, ethnic, history with Unitarian Universalism,...
Faith In Action 2: Allies, Phase 2
From Heeding the Call

Materials for Activity Handout 1, Oppression Continuum, or projected Justicemakers Guide, from Workshop 5 Handout 1, Ally Action 2 The returned handouts from the last workshop Pens or pencils Optional: Computer and large monitor or projector and screen Preparation for Activity If you are using th...
Alternate Activity 1: Religious Intolerance
From Heeding the Call

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and marker Materials for making bumper stickers, including Bumper Stickers Vinyl Sticker Paper, broad tipped permanent markers or paint, and permanent protective spray coating One site that sells such materials is paper-paper.com....
Alternate Activity 2: Rubber Chicken Toss
From Heeding the Call

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Two bed sheets Rubber Chicken Description of Activity Youth play a cooperative game. Fold one sheet in half. Space participants evenly around the sheet and have them toss the rubber chicken up and down on the sheet. Then divide the group into two...
Taking It Home: The Call for Cooperation
From Heeding the Call

Though force can protect in an emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration, and cooperation can finally lead (people) to the dawn of eternal peace. — President Dwight Eisenhower In Today's Workshop... We talked about cooperation as a way to create more justice in the world. We heard a story...
The Village That Could
From Heeding the Call

The quotes in this story come from the website Oasis of Peace. Imagine a village that is home to 55 families with a waiting list of more than 300 families hoping to become part of the community....
Handout 1: Ally Action 2
From Heeding the Call

I want to be an ally to _____________________________________________. Phase 3: Date What action do you want to take? What resources or materials do you need and how will you get them? What hazards or risks are involved? What obstacles might you encounter and how will you overcome them? What...
Leader Resource 1: Timeline
From Heeding the Call

165 BCE—The last Jewish state of biblical times is established following a revolt in Judea 63 BCE—Roman conquerors place Judea under the Roman province of Palestine 70 CE—Romans suppress a revolt and the following centuries include the dispersion, banishment and selling as slaves of the Jewish...
Leader Resource 2: For Every
From Heeding the Call

For every Israeli great-grandfather with memories of escaping anti-Semitism in Europe and finding a beloved homeland in British Mandated Palestine, there is a Palestinian great-grandfather with memories of Palestine as the only beloved homeland he has ever known....
Find Out More
From Heeding the Call

Oasis of Peace The website of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam /Oasis of Peace has information about the history, educational programs, and the village today. Dolphin, Laurie. Neve Shalom Wahat al-Salam: Oasis of Peace. (Scholastic Trade, 1993). MidEastWebChild and Nature and other companies. Religious...

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