Take a visual approach to expressions of Friendly Practices by looking at and reflecting on images made by people exploring the topic.
30 minutes All Ages Art and Crafting
Materials and Setup
Materials & Setup:
You need a device to display the image/s. Or you can print them. You’ll also need a journal and the queries.
What does this image mean?
How does the image express the essence of Friendly Practices?
What is deep listening? How will it help me make decisions?
What is discernment?
What is consensus?
What is the sense of the meeting?
How is eldering like or unlike mentoring?
How would you describe sense of the meeting to someone who has a religious practice but isn’t a Quaker?
Have you ever had a leading? Did you have a discernment process about your leading? Describe the experience.
Instructions
Instructions:
Display an image and give time for reflection. Ask the group to reflect on how the image represents or illustrates Friendly Practices. Respond by journaling, drawing, or discussing.
What does this image mean?
How does the image express the essence of Friendly Practices?
What is deep listening?
What is discernment?
What is consensus?
What is the sense of the meeting?
How would you describe sense of the meeting to someone who has a religious practice but isn’t a Quaker?
Have you ever had a leading? Did you have a discernment process about your leading? Describe the experience.
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