Workshop 1: Toward a Rich and Meaningful Unitarian Universalist Spirituality Part of Spirit in Practice In This Section Introduction From Spirit in Practice The things that are holy and sacred in this life are neither stored away on mountaintops nor locked away in arcane secrets of the saints.... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Spirit in Practice Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Sharing Names 5 Activity 2: Singing "Gathered Here" 5 Activity 3: The Story of the... Spiritual Preparation From Spirit in Practice Leaders are encouraged to prepare for the workshop not only by gathering supplies and reviewing the workshop's activities, but also by practicing... Welcoming and Entering From Spirit in Practice Materials for Activity Sign-in sheet (see Preparation) Pen or pencil Name tags Bold markers Copies of Spirit in Practice Series Schedule (see Preparatio... Opening From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or light... Activity 1: Sharing Names From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Microphone (preferably cordless) Preparation for Activity Be sure that participants have made... Activity 2: Singing "Gathered Here" From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity If desired, list the lyrics of "Gathered Here" on newsprint or a digital slide and display them at the... Activity 3: The Story Of The Wandering Teacher From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Story 1: The Wandering Teacher (one copy for facilitator, plus a several copies for participa... Activity 4: Introduction To Spirit In Practice From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 2: Eight Spheres of Spiritual Growth (one per participant) Group guidelines listed on... Activity 5: Naming Our Experiences From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint pad Easel Markers for writing on newsprint Optional: Microphone Preparation for Activity Arra... Closing From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Chalice... Leader Reflection and Planning From Spirit in Practice After the workshop, co-leaders should make a time to get together to evaluate this workshop and plan future workshops. Use these questions to guide your... Alternate Activity 1: Filling In The Spheres From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Eight sheets of newsprint Scissors Markers Wall space or table space for placing circles of newsprint... Alternate Activity 2: Introduction To Journaling From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Optional: Pens or pencils (at least one per participant) Optional: Sheets of... Taking It Home: Toward a Rich and Meaningful Unitarian Universalist Spirituality From Spirit in Practice Share the "Eight Spheres of Spiritual Growth" model with a friend, housemate, or family member. Talk about the kinds of spiritual practices you have... The Wandering Teacher From Spirit in Practice Once upon a time there was a Teacher who was known far and wide as one who had mastered all the great disciplines of a spiritual seeker. She wandered the country, and whenever people heard she was near, they traveled to seek her wisdom and her guidance. ... Handout 1: Spirit in Practice Series Schedule From Spirit in Practice [Add location of workshops] WORKSHOP 1: Toward a Rich and Meaningful Unitarian Universalist Spirituality [Date and Time] WORKSHOP 2: Personal Spiritual... Handout 2: Eight Spheres of Spiritual Growth From Spirit in Practice Personal Spiritual Practices: These are practices done alone and, perhaps, daily—such as meditation, dream work, journaling, prayer, and so on. They’re... Leader Resource 1: A Partial List of Possible Spiritual Practices From Spirit in Practice journaling meditation UU prayer beads fasting peace vigils listening to a friend listening to music serving on the congregation’s Board of Trustees... Find Out More From Spirit in Practice Spirituality and Practice: Resources for Spiritual Journeys Zen Mountain Monastery's Eight Gates Training Program The Council on Spiritual Practices... PREVIOUS: Participant Feedback Form UP: Spirit in Practice NEXT: Introduction Download all of Spirit in Practice (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.