Tapestry of Faith: A Place of Wholeness: A Program for Youth Exploring Their Own Unitarian Universalist Faith Journeys

Opening

Activity time: 5 minutes

Materials for Activity

Preparation for Activity

  • Set up the focus table with an attractive cloth, the chalice, and the five smooth stones.

Description of Activity

If youth did not do the Welcome and Entering activity, invite them to take a flower and place it in the vase in the center of the room. You will come back to the flowers later in the workshop.

Distribute Handout 1, Responsive Reading - Five Smooth Stones. Lead the group in the responsive reading or ask for a volunteer to lead. Encourage participants to take turns leading the responsive reading from workshop to workshop.

After the responsive reading, ask for a volunteer to light the chalice.

Including All Participants

Assist any youth that might need help with words in the responsive reading. Remember to allow participants to pass on reading.