Mary Ann and I both attended an excellent workshop on two new adult curricula available from the UUA Tapestry of Faith. Namely, Spirit of Life (based on the song!) and Spirit in Practice. Rev Sarah Gibb Millspaugh briefly described both curricula, took questions, and then we tried out some of the curriculum's reflection and discussion exercises. They soon brought us together in small groups, and even with the larger group: laughing, sharing and raising the spirit. Mary Ann wrote a poem. I use the word "spirit" voluntarily in a sentence!
One comment made at the meeting by a member of a Congregation that had used the curriculum: She felt it was important to start by exploring the knowledge and experience of the participants and then gear the workshops within the curriculm to the group. Taking advantage of the many options, alternatives built into the curriculum.
Similarly, incorporate the spiritual practices of the participants to make a good fit between the curriculum and the group. Rev. Sarah agreed. One of the great feature of the Tapestry of Faith curricula is that they are online, in word processing format that can be modified easily and offer a core 1 hour of activities, but another hour of alternative for each session. Very exciting!
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