Session 16: Choose To Be Uu Part of Windows and Mirrors In This Section Introduction to Session 16, Choose to be UU From Windows and Mirrors It seems to me that if the majority of our kids continue to grow up to be "small U" UUs (but join Episcopalian or Presbyterian congregations because tha... Session-at-a-Glance From Windows and Mirrors Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Dorothea Dix 10 Activity 2: Forced Choice 5 Activity 3: UU Sorts and Mingle 10 Activity 4: UU Scavenger... Spiritual Preparation From Windows and Mirrors Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Make yourself comfortable, lighting a candle to mark the time differently than you do for other... Opening From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, suc... Activity 1: Story - Dorothea Dix From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the Story "Dorothea Dix" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker Preparation for... Activity 2: Forced Choice From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A space large enough to play the game comfortably Preparation for Activity Arrange a large, open space... Activity 3: UU Sorts and Mingle From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A space large enough to play the game comfortably Preparation for Activity Ensure that an appropriate... Activity 4: UU Scavenger Hunt From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Scavenger Hunt Rules Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Timepiece for each team Prizes fo... Activity 5: Window/Mirror Panel - Choose to Be UU From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels Leader Resource 1, Chalice Template Optional: Items that symboli... Closing From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Taking It Home handout Optional: A copy of Session 1, Leader Resource 2,... Leader Reflection and Planning From Windows and Mirrors Reflect 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: Worship - What Do I Believe? From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, su... Alternate Activity 1: Elevator Speeches From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Pen, paper and scrap paper Newsprint, markers and tape Timepiece Chime, bell or other musical noisemake... Alternate Activity 2: The Road Not Taken From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, The Road Not Taken Pencils/pens for all participants Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation... Alternate Activity 3: Window/Mirror Panel Group Exhibit From Windows and Mirrors Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels Materials for display of Window/Mirror Panels Basket(s) of Window/Mirror panel materials:... Taking It Home From Windows and Mirrors It seems to me that if the majority of our kids continue to grow up to be "small U" UUs (but join Episcopalian or Presbyterian congregations because tha... Dorothea Dix From Windows and Mirrors Dorothea Dix lived in the 1800s. At a time when women had fewer choices than men did, Dorothea made extraordinary choices for herself.... Handout 1: Scavenger Hunt Rules From Windows and Mirrors 1. Your group must stay together. 2. No stealing! You can borrow items, but you must return them—make sure you remember to whom they belong. 3. You must... Handout 2: The Road Not Taken From Windows and Mirrors By Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I... Leader Resource 1: Chalice Template From Windows and Mirrors Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find out More About Session 16, Choose to Be UU From Windows and Mirrors Unitarian Universalism's Heritage of Religious Education The words of the Rev. PREVIOUS: Find out More About Session 15, Praye Is a Place to Grow a Soul UP: Windows and Mirrors NEXT: Introduction to Session 16, Choose to be UU Download all of Windows and Mirrors (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.