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Published in 1986 by Jim Moore, phone (928) 771-0546, email guerrymoore@cableone.net
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God Images (Adult Supplement)By Mary Ann Moore
- Theme and Description
- Encourages adults to explore their own processes of God imaging with reference to images of God in many religious traditions and in scientific models of reality. May be purchased separately from or as a supplement to the children's program (see God Images in Elementary section).
- Goals for Participants
- To consider some important universal religious questions;
To share thoughts, feelings, personal stories, and dialogue regarding these questions;
To learn more about the process of God imaging;
To become aware of a variety of God images from Judaism, Christianity, and other world religions, and scientific models from modern science;
To express feelings and concepts about God images in artistic and spiritual ways;
To clarify their own images of God, express those ideas to others, and respond to others' ideas.
- Age Range
- Adult
- Size of Group
- 5 minimal, 12 ideal, 20 possible (with adequate space and co-leadership)
- Space Requirements
- A room large enough to seat the whole group comfortably in a circle, form small groups, and do art projects
- Number and Length of Sessions
- 8 sessions recommended (can be adapted to 6 or 10 sessions)
Length: 2-1/2 hours - Leader Training
- Leaders can be ministers or experienced laypeople. They must be skilled in group process and enthusiastic about and comfortable with the theological questions raised for discussion. Leaders should provide theological direction and encourage participants' engagement with the issues. If using the supplement to the children's program, leaders should read that guide thoroughly before starting the adult program; it contains the necessary background materials and stories.
- Leader Preparation
- 3 to 4 hours per session, with a half-hour before and after each session for setting and cleaning up
- Strengths
- Gives complete instructions for leaders, with scripted sessions.
Presents varied material on Eastern, Western, ancient, modern, feminist, Native American, and African traditions.
Encourages participation through art, music, journal writing, ritual, and meditation activities.
Includes time in each session for personal reflection and response.
Accepts (even celebrates) a variety of theological viewpoints. - Limitations
- May be difficult to complete sessions in the time allotted.
Depends on having the children's curriculum available, if using the supplement. - Adaptability
- Sessions can be adapted to 2-hour sessions if more background reading is done by participants between sessions (or by adding sessions).
- Unitarian Universalist Values
- The program makes many connections with UU Principles and Sources.
Reviewed on June 30, 1996
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