Workshop 6: Hope, Compassion and Strength Part of Gather the Spirit In This Section Introduction From Gather the Spirit If you give (a person) a fish, you feed (them) for a day. If you teach (them) how to fish, you feed (them) for a lifetime. — Chinese proverb This... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Gather the Spirit Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: River Scene — Flower Ceremony 15 Activity 2: Story — The Caican Water Project 10 Activity 3: Time and Talent... Spiritual Preparation From Gather the Spirit Today you will help young participants see themselves—perhaps for the first time—as contributors to their communities. Older participants will reflect... Opening From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Clear bowl to serve as a chalice Cup of water A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or shamrock... Activity 1: River Scene - Flower Ceremony From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity River Scene mural (Workshop 1, Activity 2) One or two large vases Tissue paper in assorted colors,... Activity 2: Story - The Caican Water Project From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Caican Water Project" Leader Resource 1, Aquifer Optional: Model aquifer from... Activity 3: Time and Talent Exploration From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Handout 1, Time/Talent/Treasure Survey Optional: Pencils/pens Preparation f... Activity 4: Tug of Peace From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Length(s) of rope Optional: Geometric shapes cut out of paper or drawn on paper Preparation for Activit... Closing From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Clear bowl to serve as a chalice A small, hardy plant (such as a spider plant or... Leader Reflection and Planning From Gather the Spirit Meet with your co-leaders after the workshop to reflect on it. How was your mix of discussion and action? In the midst of the busy-ness, did you... Faith In Action: UU Partners in Action From Gather the Spirit Materials for Activity Information about the Unitarian Universalist partner church program and (optional) your congregation's partner church Preparation... Alternate Activity 1: Body Tracings From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Rolls of blank paper at least 36 inches wide Colored pencils, markers and (optional) arts and crafts... Alternate Activity 2: Reverse Mural From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Large roll or large sheets of plain paper Crayons, markers and/or (optional) a textured medium such as ... Alternate Activity 3: Making Machines From Gather the Spirit Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Decide whether to make one large group machine or several small group (of at least four members)... Taking It Home From Gather the Spirit If you give (a person) a fish, you feed (them) for a day. If you teach (them) how to fish, you feed (them) for a lifetime. — Chinese proverb IN TODAY'S... The Caican Water Project From Gather the Spirit Based on information provided by Rev. Mike Young, The First Unitarian Church of Honolulu.... Handout 1: Time-Talent-Treasure Survey From Gather the Spirit Name: If I had (more) time to help out in my community, I would want to: I am really good at: One way I use my talent to help others is: If I won $100, ... Leader Resource 1: Aquifer From Gather the Spirit Environment Canada's Freshwater Website. Reproduced with the permission of the Department, 2009. Find Out More From Gather the Spirit Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council Learn about the UUPCC online.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Gather the Spirit NEXT: Introduction Download all of Gather the Spirit (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.