Saturday Workshops (B) 1:30–2:45
Arts & Creativity
1B: Inviting the Creative Spirit into Worship
Music, dance, drama and visual arts can be the focal
point of the Sunday morning program, as they
demonstrate the diverse expressions of spirit in us.
Whether participating or observing, there is reciprocal
engagement beyond the spoken word. This interactive
workshop will help you foster the creative energy within
your congregation and access district and national
resources. Deb Kline, UU Fellowship of Ames
Justice
2B: Common Fire: A Metaphor for Social Justice
We have moved a long way from the city square as a
source of “common fire” to light the flames of need in
individual homes. However, we still need a common fire
of justice. The Prairie Star Social Justice Network is
building that common fire and passion through a variety
of efforts that include a newsletter, Web site, workshops
and developing fund sources for common priorities.
Come join us as we share and discuss “giving life the
shape of justice.” Tom LoGuidice, PSD Social Justice
Coordinator, UU Fellowship, Dubuque
3B: Living at the Intersection of Spirituality and
Social Justice
How can a UU congregation live at the
intersection of social justice and spiritual development?
Unity Church–Unitarian in St. Paul launched a
thoughtful ministry team structure several years ago that
addresses this and other outreach questions. Through a
process of action and reflection, these teams provide
meaningful and effective opportunities for congregants
to participate in community service, education and
advocacy. Join Unity Community Outreach team leaders
and members as they share their spiritual development
and outreach experiences in these small ministry
communities. Patricia Haff and the Community
Outreach Ministry Teams, Unity Church–Unitarian
Leadership
4B: The Sixth Component of a Balanced Youth
Program
The UUA’s Youth Office has added a sixth component
to the list of five essentials (Worship, Community
Building, Social Action, Learning and Leadership)
necessary for a balanced youth program in a Unitarian
Universalist congregation: Youth/Adult Relations. Come
learn more about what this means for the youth and
youth advisors in your congregation. Becca Pournoor,
Unity Church–Unitarian
Community
5B: Get Out the Binoculars!
Join the PSD Board of Directors as they envision the
possible future of Unitarian Universalism in the
Midwest. This visioning exercise will not only help us
chart the course for our district, but also provide an
excellent tool for congregational planning. PSD Board
Other
6B: Beauty Then and Now
This workshop will be an artistic, experiential and
interdisciplinary look at the concept of beauty and its
presence in our worship lives, religious education and
outreach efforts. Participants will be introduced to some
philosophical and theological ideas about beauty and
will consider some current cultural and counter-cultural
representations. Please bring something representative of
beauty in your lives to share with the group. Bill Neely,
Hallman Ministerial Intern, Unity Church–Unitarian
Intergenerational
7B: A Summit on Families
How do congregations reach out to families? How does
the congregation account for different family forms
represented by families in the congregation? How does
the scheduling of activities of the congregation reflect
the busy and often complex calendar of families? Come
participate in a panel discussion about the future of
families within our faith that asks these questions and
many more. Rev. Phillip Lund, PSD Lifespan Program
Director, and Dawn Cooley, PSD Intern
Resources
8B: Fair Compensation: It’s About Unity and
Diversity
Providing fair compensation to ministers and other
congregational employees is grounded in our shared
principles. Fair compensation also increases a
congregation’s ability to recruit and retain diverse staff.
This workshop will explain what fair compensation is
and how your congregation can be awarded Fair
Compensation status. Karin Wille, Compensation
Consultant for the northern half of Prairie Star District