Build a “Unity Vision Board” Workshop Template
Creating Shared Purpose Through Collective Imagination
In a time when division dominates headlines and polarization strains relationships, it’s easy to forget that unity is still possible—and deeply desired. But unity doesn’t just happen. It must be imagined, intended, and invited.
One way to help groups reconnect across differences is to create a shared Unity Vision Board—a visual, collaborative expression of what a more harmonious world could look and feel like. This hands-on workshop invites participants to move beyond conversation into co-creation, using art, imagery, and collective dreams to foster meaningful dialogue and shared purpose.
Here’s a complete workshop template to help you host your own Unity Vision Board event in a community group, classroom, interfaith gathering, or workplace.
Workshop Title:
“Picturing Peace: A Unity Vision Board Workshop”
Imagine Together. Create Together. Move Forward Together.
Workshop Goals:
- Cultivate empathy and connection across diverse backgrounds
- Visualize what unity looks like at personal, community, and global levels
- Encourage meaningful discussion around shared values
- Create a collective art piece that symbolizes hope and cooperation
Duration:
90 minutes – 2 hours (adjustable)
Supplies Needed:
- Poster boards (large format for group projects, or small ones for individuals)
- Old magazines, newspapers, photos, or printed images
- Scissors, glue sticks, tape
- Markers, pens, stickers, colored paper
- Optional: music playlist, candles/incense, centerpiece altar for intention setting
Workshop Outline:
1. Welcome and Opening (10–15 min)
- Set the tone with calming music and a welcoming atmosphere
- Briefly introduce the purpose: “Today we are here to see unity—not just as a nice idea, but as something we can imagine and build together.”
- Optional: Begin with a short poem, reflection, or quote about unity from a spiritual or philosophical tradition
2. Grounding Exercise (5–10 min)
- Lead a brief mindfulness practice or silent reflection
- Ask participants to consider:
“What does unity look like, feel like, sound like—in your life, in your community, in the world?”
“What are the values that build unity? What gets in the way?”
3. Vision Board Creation (40–60 min)
Participants now create their own (or group) vision boards based on the theme:
“What would a more united world look like?”
Encourage them to find images and words that reflect:
- Peace across difference
- Inclusion and equity
- Nature and harmony
- Connection and shared humanity
- Wisdom from spiritual and cultural traditions
- Local dreams and global hopes
Allow quiet time for reflection and cutting/pasting. Play peaceful or inspiring music in the background.
4. Sharing Circle (20–30 min)
- Invite participants to present their boards (or sections of a group board)
- Encourage listening without judgment
- Ask:
“What image or word spoke to you most?”
“What surprised you about this process?”
“What did you learn about unity—from yourself or from others?”
5. Collective Reflection and Commitment (10 min)
Close with a moment of group reflection.
Ask participants:
- “What small action can you take this week to build unity—within yourself or in your community?”
- “How can we hold each other accountable to these visions?”
Optional: Invite people to write their action on a sticky note and post it on a shared board or wall.
Closing Ritual (Optional)
- Light a candle, read a blessing, or hold a few moments of silence in honor of unity
- Take a group photo with the completed vision board
- Thank everyone for showing up with open hearts
Post-Workshop Ideas:
- Display the vision board in a public space or online
- Create a digital collage from everyone’s contributions
- Follow up with participants in a few weeks to ask how their unity intention is unfolding
- Invite the group back for a “Unity in Action” workshop
Final Thought:
In a divided world, imagining unity together is a radical act.
A vision board might seem simple—but it’s more than art.
It’s a map, a mirror, and a manifestation of who we can become—together.
All great change begins with imagination.
So let’s dare to picture peace, and build it—one image, one word, one action at a time.