Session 6: Love Is Eternal Part of Love Will Guide Us In This Section Introduction From Love Will Guide Us Love is strong as death. — Hebrew scripture, Song of Solomon, 8:6 I sometimes feel wrapped, cocooned in love. I often feel it most strongly right before... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Will Guide Us Activity Minutes Opening 7 Activity 1: Story — Why Death Is Like the Banana Tree 10 Activity 2: Sharing Our Experiences of Death 10 Activity 3: Creating... Spiritual Preparation From Love Will Guide Us Sit comfortably and take a few deep breaths. With paper and a pencil, create a life loss timeline. With one end representing your birth and the other... Opening From Love Will Guide Us Materials for Activity ... Activity 1: Story - Why Death Is Like a Banana Tree From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Why Death Is Like the Banana Tree" A large basket Objects related to the story suc... Activity 2: Sharing Our Experiences of Death From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Tips for Talking about Death with Children Preparation for Activity Read the leader... Activity 3: Creating Memory Flowers From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Green pipe cleaners White and green paper, scissors (including left-handed scissors), and tape Color... Closing From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 4, Source Star - The Harmony of Nature Pencils or markers Taking It Home Optional: Sess... Faith In Action: Cemetery Planting From Love Will Guide Us ... Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Will Guide Us 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 leaders... Activity 4: Ritual of Love and Remembering From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 13 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Letter to Parents - Ritual of Love and Remembering Heart-shaped stones, gems, or bea... Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Concerns From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Felt candle-and-flame board (see Session 1, Alternate Activity 1) A basket of felt "flames" and a basket... Alternate Activity 2: UU Source Constellation - The Harmony of Nature From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, UU Source Constellation - The Harmony of Nature Leader Resource 1, UU Source Constellation... Alternate Activity 3: Circle of Life Walk From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Select a fully accessible outdoor location for your walk, preferably on your congregation's grounds. Taking It Home: Love Is Eternal From Love Will Guide Us Love is strong as death. — Hebrew scripture, Song of Solomon, 8:6 I sometimes feel wrapped, cocooned in love. I often feel it most strongly right before... Why Death Is Like the Banana Tree From Love Will Guide Us Based on a folk tale from Madagascar. Handout 1: UU Source Constellation - The Harmony of Nature From Love Will Guide Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 1: UU Source Constellation Answer Sheet - The Harmony of Nature From Love Will Guide Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 2: Tips for Talking with Children about Death From Love Will Guide Us It is important to model to children that it is okay to talk about death. Affirm their feelings, questions, and comments without judgment.... Leader Resource 3: Letter to Parents Ritual of Love and Remembering From Love Will Guide Us Download and adapt, filling in the appropriate information in the parentheses. Provide to parents/caregivers a week before this session. ... Leader Resource 4: Source Star - The Harmony of Nature From Love Will Guide Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Love Will Guide Us Talking with Children about Death Find useful information on the Hospice Net website. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Will Guide Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Will Guide Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.