Session 5: Finding Balance Part of Faithful Journeys In This Section Introduction From Faithful Journeys To live content with small means, to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, n... Session-at-a-Glance From Faithful Journeys Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Faithful Footprints 5 Activity 2: Move It! Balance Games 7 Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering 5 Activity 4:... Spiritual Preparation From Faithful Journeys If it would be helpful in creating sacred space, light a candle or chalice.... Opening From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers and... Activity 1: Faithful Footprints From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path (Session 1, Leader Resource 2) Cutouts of footprints and (optional) wheelchair... Activity 2: Move It! Balance Games From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Masking tape or blue painter's tape Preparation for Activity In a large, open space, use tape to lay out... Activity 3: Story Basket and Centering From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A large basket Objects related to the story, "Finding Balance," such as a picture of First Unitarian Chu... Activity 4: Story - Finding Balance From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Finding Balance" A chime, rain stick or other calming sound instrument Optional:... Activity 5: Minimalist Party Planning From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape A chime or bell Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with material... Activity 6: Minimalist Party From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity Items from the meeting space, identified by children in Activity 5 Optional: Snacks or other items you... Closing From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Faithful Journeys Path Signpost for Session 5 (Leader Resource 2), and pins, glue stick or tape Copies o... Leader Reflection and Planning From Faithful Journeys Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh.... Faith In Action: Birthday Fund From Faithful Journeys Preparation for Activity Your Faithful Journeys Action Club may wish to create a "birthday" fund to which children, or perhaps the entire congregation, ... Alternate Activity 1: Toy or Book Swap or Rummage Sale From Faithful Journeys Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Toys, books, or other items to be sold or exchanged Optional: Price tags, pens, and cash box with coins... Taking It Home: Finding Balance From Faithful Journeys To live content with small means, to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, n... Finding Balance From Faithful Journeys "So, Ray," asked his mother, "what do you want for your birthday?" It was a surprisingly hard question to answer. What did he want for his birthday? "I... Leader Resource 1: Picture of First Unitarian Church of Rochester From Faithful Journeys Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 2: Signpost for Session 5 From Faithful Journeys Cut out the signpost to add to your Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Faithful Journeys Creative Reuse Freecycle helps people connect with others in their community to ask for free donations of items they need, or to offer to give away item... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Faithful Journeys NEXT: Introduction Download all of Faithful Journeys (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.