Session 4: Forgiveness Part of Love Surrounds Us In This Section Introduction to Session 4, Forgiveness From Love Surrounds Us We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Surrounds Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Connections Sewing Cards 20 Activity 2: Story — A Journey of Forgiveness: Joseph and Hi... Spiritual Preparation From Love Surrounds Us Forgiveness can be such a painful emotion for adults. Name the members of your family. Think of a time you needed to forgive. Think about the people and... 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 4, Forgiveness From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or... Activity 1: Connections Sewing Cards From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Connections Sewing Cards Card stock A deep one-hole punch or sharp, pointed scissors Yarn an... Activity 2: Story, Journey of Forgiveness, Joseph and His Brothers From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Journey of Forgiveness, Joseph and His Brothers" 12 drinking straws or unsharpened... Activity 3: Forgiveness Fun Game From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Clear an open space. 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 What did you learn about the participants' willingness, or not, to forgive others in their lives? Can you identify those that are hurting or feeling... Faith In Action: Forgiveness Project From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access Leader Resource 1, Giving Box Pattern Markers, crayons, stickers, scissors and clear tape Preparati... Alternate Activity 1: Heart Ribbon Magnet From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Felt hearts mounted on felt squares and magnets, assembled in Session 2, Alternate Activity 1 A roll of... Taking It Home: Forgiveness From Love Surrounds Us We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. (One) who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.... A Journey of Forgiveness, Joseph and His Brothers Janeen K Grohsmeyer From Love Surrounds Us Have you ever felt as if some grown-ups liked another kid more than they liked you?... Handout 1: Connections Sewing Cards From Love Surrounds Us We Are Surrounded by Love Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 1: Giving Box Pattern From Love Surrounds Us Cut on bold lines. Fold flaps on dotted lines. Tape all edges to form a box. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF)... Find Out More From Love Surrounds Us UU Principles for Children — from the UUA Bookstore Order Children's Principles and Purposes: Big Bookmark and the book Our Seven Principles in Story an... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Surrounds Us NEXT: Introduction to Session 4, Forgiveness Download all of Love Surrounds Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.