Session 11: Hear Our Voices Part of Love Surrounds Us Coloring Sheet for "Ruby Bridges" In This Section Introduction From Love Surrounds Us How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. — Anne Frank, in her diary, published in 1952 The theme... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Surrounds Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Ruby Bridges, Surrounded by Love 10 Activity 2: What's in Your Bucket? 15... Spiritual Preparation From Love Surrounds Us In our very busy lives, it can be difficult to believe that even a small gesture can make a difference in someone's life.... Welcoming and Entering From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Preparation for Activity If you have not previously made... Opening for Session 11, Hear Our Voices From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or... Activity 1: Story, Ruby Bridges, Surrounded by Love From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Ruby Bridges, Surrounded by Love" Optional: "Ruby Bridges" coloring sheet, and... Activity 2: What's in Your Bucket? From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A small plastic bucket, such as a sand pail Preparation for Activity Gather participants in a seated... Activity 3: Song, I'm Unique and Unrepeatable From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Large roll of paper and markers Preparation for Activity Practice singing the song so you can teach it t... Activity 4: Giving Machine From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint and markers Construction paper in a variety of colors, scissors (including left-handed... Closing From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite everyone to gather in a circle and hold hands. Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Surrounds Us Think about participants who participated in the session today. Did they understand what a gift is? Were participants able to identify gifts they have?... Faith In Action: Service Fair From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Names and contact numbers for local organizations, including other faith communities, that might need volunteers Preparation for... Alternate Activity 1: Greeting Cards From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Pre-cut, blank greeting cards or plain paper Envelopes Markers Names and addresses of selected card... Alternate Activity 2: Charm Bracelet From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Index cards, scissors, and one-hole punch Colored paper clips, small size Newspapers or magazines with ... Alternate Activity 3: Poster, Fifth Principle From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Poster - Fifth Principle Crayons and/or color markers Preparation for Activity Copy Handout ... Taking It Home: Hear Our Voices From Love Surrounds Us How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. — Anne Frank, in her diary, published in 1952 IN TODAY'S... Ruby Bridges, Surrounded by Love Janeen K Grohsmeyer From Love Surrounds Us When Ruby Bridges was six years old and in the first grade, just like many other children, she went to a new school. Ruby's school was called William Frantz Elementary School. It was in the City of New Orleans in the state of Louisiana. Handout 1: Poster, Fifth Principle From Love Surrounds Us Unitarian Universalist Fifth Principle We believe everyone deserves a say about the things that concern them. Printing This Handout Download a... Find Out More About Session 11 From Love Surrounds Us Ruby Bridges Ruby Bridges finished at William Frantz and went to an integrated high school. For fifteen years she worked as a travel agent in New Orleans. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Surrounds Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Surrounds Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.