Session 13: Build World Community

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Part of Faithful Journeys, Grades 2-3

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Introduction
From Faithful Journeys

We need not think alike to love alike. — Francis David (David Ferenz), 16th-century Transylvanian Unitarian minister In this session, the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church program provides a doorway into our sixth Principle, the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.
Session-at-a-Glance
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Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Faithful Footprints 5 Activity 2: Move It! Create a Cooperative Machine 5 Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 4: Story — Here They Come! 8 Activity 5: Alunelul, a Romanian Dance 11 Activity 6: Chackgudo, a Philippine Game 12 Activity 7: An…
Spiritual Preparation
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If it would be helpful in creating sacred space, light a candle or chalice. Read the story “Here They Come!” Think of your own experiences when you have traveled to a foreign country or spent time with an immigrant or visitor from another country. Reflect on the circumstances that brought you…
Opening
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Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers and tape Posters of the Unitarian Universalist Principles in both adult and children’s language, or copies of Session 1, Handout 1 for all participa…
Activity 1: Faithful Footprints
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path (Session 1, Leader Resource 2) Cutouts of footprints and (optional) wheelchair tracks, at least one for each participant, in a variety of colors (Session 1, Leader Resources 3 and 4) Markers Push pins, glue stick or tape…
Activity 2: Move It! Create a Cooperative Machine
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A globe or world map Preparation for Activity Identify a large, open area, preferably carpeted, in which all the children have room to gather and move about. Description of Activity Gather children near a globe or world map….
Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects related to the story “Here They Come!” such as a piece of or picture of Transylvanian embroidery; pictures of a Transylvanian landscape, village or Unitarian church; or items representing your congregation’s partner church or…
Activity 4: Story - Here They Come!
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Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story “Here They Come!” A chime, rain stick or other calming sound instrument Optional: Fidget object basket (Session 2, Leader Resource 2) Preparation for Activity Read the story a few times….
Activity 5: Alunelul, a Romanian Dance
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Activity time: 11 minutes Preparation for Activity Identify an open area large enough for the group to stand and move together in a circle. Listen to the tune “Alunelul.” Hear it online with lyrics or http://www.jmu.edu/orgs/fab/Classes/Music/alunelul%201-23%20(2)!!s.mp3“…; without. Prepare a CD,…
Activity 6: Chackgudo, a Philippine Game
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Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity Masking tape or chalk Preparation for Activity Identify a large open floor space where you can lay masking tape or draw chalk lines to play this game….
Activity 7: An Indian Snack
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Indian snack food, such as papadum, naan or samosas Water to drink Paper plates, napkins and cups Preparation for Activity Cut, break or divide snacks into child-sized individual servings….
Closing
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Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path Signpost for Session 13 (Leader Resource 3) and pins, glue stick or tape Copies of Session 1, Leader Resource 8, UU Principles Song, for all participants Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Print out…
Leader Reflection and Planning
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Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other team co-leaders and your director of religious education. You might consider: Which activities worked well? What didn’t work so well?…
Faith In Action: Heritage Feast
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Materials for Activity Serving table(s) and tables with chairs Tablecloths, napkins, plates, cups and eating utensils Index cards and pens or markers A variety of foods that participants will bring from home Preparation for Activity Coordinate a date for the heritage feast….
Alternate Activity 1: Polish Gwiazdy Craft
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Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity Origami paper, or other paper cut into squares at least 8 by 8 inches Pencils and scissors (including left-handed scissors) Broom and dustpan, or a vacuum cleaner, for clean-up Preparation for Activity Set supplies so each child has access to a…
Alternate Activity 2: International Cooking - Hungarian Kolacky
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Dough (Leader Resource 4) Rolling pins to share, waxed paper, and flat surface for rolling A variety of thick jams, preserves or pie fillings Small spoons Baking sheets Optional: Confectioner’s sugar Preparation for Activity Arrange to use the…
Alternate Activity 3: World Music Dance Party
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Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity World music CDs, tapes or MP3/iPod playlist and appropriate music player(s) Optional: Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Putumayo…
Taking It Home: Build World Community
From Faithful Journeys

We need not think alike to love alike. — Francis David (David Ferenz, 16th-century Transylvanian Unitarian minister) IN TODAY’S SESSION… A contemporary story about a Transylvanian community welcoming visitors from a U.S. partner church demonstrated action based on our sixth Principle, the goal…
Here They Come

Judith Campbell

From Faithful Journeys

By Judith C. Campbell. Used with permission. From UU & Me!: Collected Stories, edited by Betsy Hill Williams (Boston: Skinner House, 2003). Originally published in uu&me, Volume 3, Number 3, December 1999. UU&Me! is published by the Church of the Largeer Fellowship. Hello….
Leader Resource 1: Alunelul Dance
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Traditional, as described on Hugo’s Folk Dance Resources website.Stand in a large circle. 1. Move 3 heel steps to the right. (Put your right heel out to your right, and put your left foot behind your right.) 2. Stamp twice with the left foot. 3. Move 3 heel steps to the left….
Leader Resource 2: How to Play Chackgudo
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Adapted from the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council website.Draw or tape a line down the middle of the space. Count off by twos to form two teams. Direct the teams to stand on opposite sides of the line….
Leader Resource 3: Signpost for Session 13
From Faithful Journeys

Cut out the signpost to attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.
Leader Resource 4: Dough for Hungarian Kolacky
From Faithful Journeys

Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 three-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour Directions Combine butter and cream cheese completely. Add flour and mix well. Divide dough into 4 balls. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and chill for 24 hours.
Find Out More
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The Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council has information and an extensive bibliography about Unitarian Universalism around the world and partnerships involving U.S. and Canadian congregations….