Session 15: The Power of Gathering Part of Sing to the Power In This Section Introduction From Sing to the Power One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more. — Washington Irving The power of water is the power of moving... Session-at-a-Glance From Sing to the Power Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Water Justice Tour 10 Activity 2: Investigating Where Your Water Comes From 10 Activity 3: Water... Spiritual Preparation From Sing to the Power Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Opening Words for Basket (Sess... Activity 1: Story - Water Justice Tour From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Water Justice Tour" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the... Activity 2: Investigating Where Your Water Comes From From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access and a large monitor or a digital projector Newsprint, markers, and tape... Activity 3: Water Conservation Brainstorm From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer with internet access Preparation for Activity Set up... Activity 4: Decorating Water Bottles From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint from Activity 3, Water Conservation Brainstorm Plain plastic bottles of water with sports top... Activity 5: "It's the Little Things" Posters From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint from Activity 3, Water Conservation Brainstorm Poster board, color markers, and tape or... Closing From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle of Elements mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 1, "Gathering" Circle, and tape Circle of Elemen... Leader Reflection and Planning From Sing to the Power Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What... Faith In Action: Planning Ways to Exercise Water Power From Sing to the Power Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Digital still cameras and/or video cameras Preparation for Activity This activity is designed... Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Sorrows From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Attractive bowl Smooth stones, at least one for each participant Preparation for Activity Fill the bowl... Alternate Activity 2: Congregational Scavenger Hunt From Sing to the Power Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Congregational Scavenger Hunt Pencils Preparation for Activity If possible, plan this activi... Taking It Home: The Power of Gathering From Sing to the Power One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more. — Washington Irving IN TODAY'S SESSION... the children learned about... Water Justice Tour From Sing to the Power Can you imagine not having running water in your home? How would you and your family drink, cook, bathe, or go to the bathroom?... Handout 1: Congregational Scavenger Hunt From Sing to the Power Who, in your congregation… Knows how to run the sound system? Knows how run the irrigation system, or where all hoses are located?... Leader Resource 1: Gathering Circle From Sing to the Power Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing... Find Out More From Sing to the Power Visit the website for the UU Justice Ministry of California to learn about Water Justice Tours and other UU faith-based efforts. A UU World magazine... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Sing to the Power NEXT: Introduction Download all of Sing to the Power (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.