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  • Right in the heart of the map, the Healing Springs bubble with magical, clear blue waters. Surrounded by lush greenery, this tranquil area is the perfect spot for a refreshing dip, suggesting a place of rejuvenation and healing
    Themes: Practicing compassionate boundaries and letting go mindfully.Participants: Any number, in person or online.Materials: A bowl of warm water and a towel.Recall a recent moment of holding something that wasn’t yours to carry, like being present for a tough conversation or noticing big
    Activity | July 1, 2026 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • Right in the heart of the map, the Healing Springs bubble with magical, clear blue waters. Surrounded by lush greenery, this tranquil area is the perfect spot for a refreshing dip, suggesting a place of rejuvenation and healing
    Themes: Reading nonverbal cues and building empathy.Participants: any number, in person or online.Materials: Index cards and writing utensils.Have each person write an emotion or emotional state. Redistribute the cards; ask everyone to keep the new card secret and think about how to express that
    Activity | July 1, 2026 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The Canyons of Deeper Sharing are twisty, turny, red rock canyons are depicted with deep, winding paths filled with sparkling water, symbolizing deep and meaningful sharing.
    Themes: Mapping personal boundaries and sharing personal details and dynamics.Participants: Any number, in person or online.Materials: Paper, markers.Have each person draw an outline of their hand, then turn the hand into a map. Invite brief prompts as they draw: Where are boundaries? Populated
    Activity | June 30, 2026 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • Right in the heart of the map, the Healing Springs bubble with magical, clear blue waters. Surrounded by lush greenery, this tranquil area is the perfect spot for a refreshing dip, suggesting a place of rejuvenation and healing
    Themes: Finding shared calm, practicing deep listening, and attuning together.Participants: 2+, in person.Have each person close their eyes or have them downcast and create sound on a different tone, making a sound such as “Om” or “Oooooooo.” Hold the tones as long as possible, taking
    Activity | June 29, 2026 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The Tepid Bay is calm, with sailboats floating easily on the water. This laid-back area represents a place of moderate comfort, suggesting a desire for more engagement or passion.
    Parameters: Any number, in person or online.
    Activity | June 25, 2026 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • A lighthouse on an island with a small building next to it.
    Themes: Self advocacy, inclusion, awareness.Works well for: Groups that have an established covenant or behavioral norms.This practice normalizes mistakes and ways to repair. “Ouch” lets someone name hurt or impact from something said or done. It gently signals harm without escalating tension or...
    June 25, 2026 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The Canyons of Deeper Sharing are twisty, turny, red rock canyons are depicted with deep, winding paths filled with sparkling water, symbolizing deep and meaningful sharing.
    Themes: Practicing creativity and sharing personal stories.Participants: Any number, in person or online.Materials: A deck of cards.Gather the group into a circle and deal a card to each person.
    Activity | June 15, 2026 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness
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  • Four Deeper Joy images in a tiled formation: the cards, the RPG, the JUUst Breathe podcast, a YouTube video thumbnail
    Rediscover your community's sense of play and build covenantal community using games, activities, and an RPG. Cue up the playlist, listen to the podcast, explore leader resources, or submit a favorite game.
    Utility | April 30, 2026 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Campus Ministry, Covenant, Families & Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness
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  • In a tunnel-like passageway, three women of different ethnicities are walking away from the camera, holding hands with their arms in the air. Their body language suggests joy and playfulness.
    Help me to give grace when it’s needed, both to myself and to others.
    Reflection | By Becca Morse | March 4, 2026 | From Braver/Wiser
    Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Belief, Friendship, Grace, Personal Stories, Playfulness, Power, Self-Care, Self-Respect, Solidarity, Worship
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  • A cartoon map of Community Building through Deeper Joy, showing the location of a canyon, lighthouse, forest, river, beach, springs, bay, harbor and canyons.
    Deeper Joy is a Map of Community Building activities that help groups of any age and ability mingle, bond, stretch, heal and repair. These are games with purpose. These are spirit lessons.
    Utility | January 27, 2026 | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, Families & Faith Development, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Older Adult Faith Development, Playfulness, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth Group Dynamics, Youth Ministry, Youth-Adult Partnership
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  • A mini carrot cake covered in nuts, topped with white icing and a marzipan carrot, sitting on a white plate.
    We don’t try to be the perfect thing for everyone, all the time, because that’s impossible. Instead, we try to be who we are: Unitarian Universalists, who put love at the center of all we do.
    Time for All Ages | By Christian Schmidt | December 3, 2025 | From WorshipWeb
    Tagged as: Acceptance, Balance, Caring, Diversity, Hospitality, Identity, Living Our Faith, Playfulness, Relationships, Worship
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  • Deeper Joy RPG materials on a wooden table, including an illustrated community map, two dice, an open Lorekeeper’s Notes book, and a character sheet.
    Engage your UU community with an RPG that blends imaginative roleplaying with reflection and community-building for all ages. Embark on journeys in the world of Covenantia, and explore what it means to live out our UU values.
    Curriculum, Game | By Ember Oak Kelley | November 19, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Community, Covenant, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Living Our Faith, Playfulness
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  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: Any number, in person or online. You'll need materials for making care packages and artwork, envelope and stamp money. Choose someone outside the gathering who could use extra love and send them a care package.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: Any number, in person. Participants contribute to shared purpose, express gratitude, and honor community bonds by contributing a meaningful medium, such as sand, to a shared container at the beginning of the event then taking some from the shared container at the end of the event.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: Any number, in person. You'll need warm water and individual containers; option to include soap and lotion. Participants practice self-care, expressing tenderness, and experiencing humility by washing their own or another's feet.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: any number, in person or online. Participants build confidence by receiving affirmation and widening self-understanding as others share what they notice about them or offering a blessing for them.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: 6+, in person or online. Receive appreciation, share kindness, and strengthen connections as participants rotate around concentric circles sharing meaningful compliments with one another.
    Activity | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The Forest of Affirmation is brimming with positivity. The trees whisper words of encouragement, and the air is filled with a sweet scent. The abundant trees indicate a place rich in support and affirmation.
    Parameters: 4+, in person or online. If group is large, divide into smaller groups. Participants celebrate each other after coming up with a cheer together.
    Game | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The blue, sheltered Bonding Harbor is where boats are anchored, symbolizing a place of safety, connection, and community bonding. It’s a snug spot for bonding with fellow adventurers and sharing tales of the high seas.
    Parameters: any number, in person or online. Paper and writing utensils needed for the variation. Explore identity and begin sharing personal stories as participants say their name and a way to remember their name or something special about it.
    Game | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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  • The blue, sheltered Bonding Harbor is where boats are anchored, symbolizing a place of safety, connection, and community bonding. It’s a snug spot for bonding with fellow adventurers and sharing tales of the high seas.
    Parameters: 3+, in person or online. Paper, writing utensils or skribbl.io needed. There are speaking, art and writing versions of this game. Participants build a story together one sentence or picture at a time.
    Game | November 13, 2025 | For Youth, Adults, Multigenerational | From Deeper Joy
    Tagged as: Adult Faith Development, Community, Joy, Multigenerational Faith Development, Playfulness, Youth Ministry
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