Workshop 1: Come Into the Circle Part of Circle of Trees In This Section Introduction From Circle of Trees The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. — Chinese proverb Trees are an integral part of all life on earth, and they... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Circle of Trees Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 5 Activity 1: Rise Up for Trees, Team Up for Trees 10 Activity 2: Guided Imagery — Among the Trees 5... Spiritual Preparation From Circle of Trees 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... Welcoming and Entering From Circle of Trees Materials for Activity Leaf name tag template, and construction paper, scissors, hole punch, and yarn Bold markers Preparation for Activity Make... Opening From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Newsprint, markers, and tape... Activity 1: Rise Up for Trees / Team Up for Trees From Circle of Trees Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Rise Up for Trees / Team Up for Trees Preparation for Activity Choose one version (R... Activity 2: Guided Imagery - Among the Trees From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Guided Imagery - Among the Trees Preparation for Activity Read the guided imagery so ... Activity 3: Creating Our Covenant From Circle of Trees Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post a blank sheet of newsprint where all... Activity 4: Story - The Tree in the Ancient Forest From Circle of Trees Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Tree in the Ancient Forest" Optional: A copy of the... Activity 5: Make a Tree From Circle of Trees Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chime or rain stick Preparation for Activity Designate a large, open space (preferably outdoors) with... Closing From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Taking It Home Handout 2, Selected Bibliography Basket for name tags on the... Leader Reflection and Planning From Circle of Trees Meet with your co-leader after the workshop to reflect on the following: How was the mix of discussion and action?... Faith In Action: Choosing a Project From Circle of Trees Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Tree-Related Project Ideas Colored dot stickers or other sticke... Alternate Activity 1: Song - Meditation on Breathing From Circle of Trees Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Multiple copies of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook supplemen... Taking It Home From Circle of Trees The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. — Chinese proverb IN TODAY'S WORKSHOP ... we explored our relationship to... The Tree in the Ancient Forest Carol Reed-Jones From Circle of Trees We gratefully acknowledge Dawn Publications for permission to use the text of the children's picture book The Tree in the Ancient Forest by Carol... Handout 1: Tree-Related Project Ideas From Circle of Trees Here are some suggestions for tree-related projects: Create a "Tree Guide" to the congregation's property. Identify the types of trees, and prepare... Handout 2: Selected Bibliography From Circle of Trees A Tree for All Seasons by Robin Bernard.... Leader Resource 1: Rise Up for Trees - Team Up for Trees From Circle of Trees Rise Up for Trees is adapted from the activity How Many Are Standing? (p. 35 in Everyone Wins! by Josette and Sambhava Luvmour, New Society Publishers,... Leader Resource 2: Guided Imagery Among the Trees From Circle of Trees Moving as quietly as you can, sit or lie down in a comfortable position and close your eyes. (pause) Take a deep breath. (pause) Notice how your body... Find Out More From Circle of Trees Two good UU environmental resources are the UU Ministry for Earth and the Green Sanctuary Program. The Rev. Daniel S.... PREVIOUS: Participant Feedback Form UP: Circle of Trees NEXT: Introduction Download all of Circle of Trees (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.