Workshop 7: Service is Our Prayer Part of A Chorus of Faiths, High School Youth: Unitarian Universalists as Interfaith Leaders In This Section Introduction From A Chorus of Faiths ...if you are here because your liberation is bound up in mine, then let us walk together. — Lilla Watson, Australian activist This workshop explores more deeply the skills needed to talk about interfaith cooperation, particularly as a Unitarian Universalist. Participants return to their own... Workshop-at-a-Glance From A Chorus of Faiths Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Faithful Fools 10 Activity 2: Communal Narratives 30 Activity 3: Changing the Conversation 15 Activity 4: Story Review 13 Activity 4: Final Planning for the Interfaith Service Event 15 Faith in Action: Speed Faithing 60 Closing 2 Alternate Activity 1... Spiritual Preparation From A Chorus of Faiths Read the story, "Faithful Fools." Have you ever had an immersion experience like those of the youth who participate in Faithful Fools retreats? What do you remember about the event? Which do you remember more: the details—such as how many people were served—or how the experience made you feel? Opening From A Chorus of Faiths Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags Copies of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Preparation for Activity Set up a worship table with the chalice and any decorative items you choose. Activity 1: Story - Faithful Fools From A Chorus of Faiths Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Faithful Fools" Leader Resource 1, Faithful Fools Photos Preparation for Activity Print out Leader Resource 1, Faithful Fools Photos. Read the story and prepare to present it effectively. Optional: Copy the story for all... Activity 2: Communal Narratives From A Chorus of Faiths Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Communal Narratives Chart A copy of the story "We Are Each Other's Business" (Workshop 4) Leader Resource 2, We Are Each Other's Business Communal Narrative Chart Newsprint, markers, and tape Copies of Singing the Living Tradition Option... Activity 3: Changing the Conversation From A Chorus of Faiths Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Read the story about Keith Ellison described in the activity. Write on newsprint, and post, under the title "Change the Conversation:" Articulate the difference between religious pluralism and... Activity 4: Story Review From A Chorus of Faiths Activity time: 13 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, tape, and markers A copy of the story "Faithful Fools" Copies of the stories from Workshops 1, 2, and 3 Computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity Make some copies of the story "Faithful Fools" for participants to share. Make... Activity 5: Final Planning for the Interfaith Service Event From A Chorus of Faiths Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Review the time frame for the service event. Optional: Post newsprint. Description of Activity Participants address any last-minute needs in service event planning. Make sure everyone understand... Closing From A Chorus of Faiths Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Singing the Journey, the supplement to Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Optional: Handout 2, Standing on the Side of Love Preparatio... Leader Reflection and Planning From A Chorus of Faiths The next workshop is the last workshop in this program. Have there been any recurring themes in your time together so far? Are there issues participants have brought up that you feel have not been addressed?... Faith In Action: Speed Faithing From A Chorus of Faiths Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Timepiece (minutes) A bell or chime that will be heard above several conversations Preparation for Activity Schedule a room that has enough chairs for all participants. Set up chairs in pairs facing each other. Invite... Alternate Activity 1: Street Theater From A Chorus of Faiths Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Costumes and props Leaflets with information about the issue you wish to publicize Optional: Workshop 6, Handout 3, Sample Press Release Preparation for Activity Obtain or create leaflets. Decide where the group will perform a street theater... Alternate Activity 2: Speed Faithing with Others From A Chorus of Faiths Activity time: 90 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Timepiece (minutes) A bell or chime that will be heard above several conversations Encyclopedias or other resources on world religions Preparation for Activity Invite members of the congregation and people of other fait... Taking It Home: Service is Our Prayer From A Chorus of Faiths ...if you are here because your liberation is bound up in mine, then let us walk together. — Lilla Watson, Australian activist IN TODAY'S WORKSHOP... we learned about doing interfaith work as a Unitarian Universalist and we prepared for our service event. To further prepare: Research stories of... Faithful Fools From A Chorus of Faiths The Tenderloin district of San Francisco can be intimidating because of its high concentration of homeless people, poverty, prostitution, and drug and alcohol abuse. Tourists are cautioned to avoid the area. But where some people saw danger, two women from different faiths saw an opportunity for... Handout 1: Communal Narratives Chart Interfaith Youth Core (IYC) From A Chorus of Faiths Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Handout 2: Standing on the Side of Love From A Chorus of Faiths "Standing on the Side of Love" lyrics by Reverend Jason Shelton, as included in the Unitarian Universalist Association's Singing the Journey: A Supplement to Singing the Living Tradition. Copyright 2004 by Yelton Rhodes Music. Used by permission. The promise of the Spirit: Faith, hope and love... Leader Resource 1: Faithful Fools Photos From A Chorus of Faiths Photos courtesy of Megan Rohrer, Sister Carmen, and members of Faithful Fools. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 2: We Are Each Other's Business Communal Narrative Chart Interfaith Youth Core (IYC) From A Chorus of Faiths Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From A Chorus of Faiths Read about the Faithful Fools in a 2001 UU World article, or visit the Faithful Fools' websitehttp://www.amnestyusa.org/get-activist-toolkit/plan-events-and-activiti… theater from Amnesty International. Find media coverage of Congressman Keith Ellison taking his oath of office on Thomas... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: A Chorus of Faiths NEXT: Introduction Download all of A Chorus of Faiths (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.