Workshop 5: Natural, Legal, and Human Rights Part of What We Choose In This Section Introduction From What We Choose All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. — The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted and proclaimed by the United... Workshop-at-a-Glance From What We Choose Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 2 Activity 1: Opening Scenario 10 Activity 2: What Are Rights? 35 Activity 3: The Tennessee Valley... Spiritual Preparation From What We Choose Set aside time for journaling, reflection, prayer, and/or meditation, using these focus questions: Our Unitarian Universalist Principles call us to affi... Welcoming and Entering From What We Choose Materials for Activity Sign-in sheet and pen or pencil Pocket folder, pen/pencil, and paper for each participant Name tags, single-use or durable... Opening From What We Choose Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Worship table or designated space Chalice, candle, and lighter, or LED/battery-operated candle Singing t... Activity 1: Opening Scenario From What We Choose Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Share this scenario: You are on the Investment Committee of your congregation. Activity 2: What Are Rights? From What We Choose Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 1, Natural Rights, Legal Rights, and Human Rights Handout ... Activity 3: The Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Shooting From What We Choose Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Shooting" Preparation for Activ... Activity 4: Are Rights Absolute? From What We Choose Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Where I Stand Statements Preparation for Activity Print and read Leader Resource 2,... Activity 5: Rights in Conflict From What We Choose Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to reflect on the challenge of making day-to-day ethical decisions with a... Closing From What We Choose Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Taking It Home handout Preparation for... Leader Reflection and Planning From What We Choose Consider these questions as you review the workshop with your co-leader: Which parts of the workshop most engaged participants? Why?... Faith In Action: The Congregation's Social Justice Priorities From What We Choose Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 1, Natural Rights, Legal Rights, and Human Rights Preparation for Activity Read the... Alternate Activity 1: Rights Issues in Our Time From What We Choose Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Journals or notebooks, one for each participant Variety of writing and drawing materials, including pap... Alternate Activity 2: Further Reflection on the Shooting in Knoxville From What We Choose Activity time: 30 minutes Description of Activity Use these questions to deepen the discussion about the story of the Knoxville shooting. Are there... Taking It Home From What We Choose All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.... The Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Shooting From What We Choose On July 27, 2008, people gathered in the sanctuary of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville to watch the children and youth of... Handout 1: The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights From What We Choose Adopted and proclaimed by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. Article 1 All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are... Leader Resource 1: Natural Rights, Legal Rights, and Human Rights From What We Choose Natural Rights: Natural rights are associated with philosophy and religion.... Leader Resource 2: Where I Stand Statements From What We Choose All people have the right to worship and believe what they choose. People have the right to bear arms. Church and state should always be separate.... Find Out More From What We Choose Human Rights Former UUA President William F.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: What We Choose NEXT: Introduction Download all of What We Choose (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.