Session 8: Love Surrounds Us in Our History Part of Love Surrounds Us In This Section Introduction From Love Surrounds Us This argument is solid and weighty, but it is neither reasonable nor convincing. Not all the stones in Boston...shall shut my mouth. — Rev. John Murray,... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Surrounds Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: History Chain 10 Activity 2: Story — Nathaniel Takes a Ride 5 Activity 3: Time Capsule... Spiritual Preparation From Love Surrounds Us Many members of our congregations are relatively new to Unitarian Universalism. If it was not the religion of your childhood, you may know little of our... Welcoming and Entering From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Drawing paper and crayons Preparation for Activity If you ha... Opening for Session 8 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: History Chain From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Construction paper in two contrasting colors, scissors, and a marker Transparent tape Preparation for... Activity 2: Story, Nathaniel Takes a Ride From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Nathaniel Takes a Ride" Optional: "Nathaniel Takes a Ride" coloring sheet Preparati... Activity 3: Time Capsule From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A large empty container, shoe box, or other container with a lid A sheet of letterhead paper from your... Activity 4: UU Magnets From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Chalice Picture for Magnet Magnetic strips or magnetic sheets Clean metal or plastic lids,... 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 the participants in the session today. What did they learn? Do they understand how far back our religion goes in history? Are there... Faith In Action: Partner Church Project From Love Surrounds Us Materials for Activity Information about your congregation's Partner Church, including contact information Preparation for Activity Contact your partner... Alternate Activity 1: What's in a Name? From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Find out about your congregation's use of the names of historical figures. There may be rooms in your... Alternate Activity 2: Finger Play From Love Surrounds Us Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Read the list of people in the Description of Activity so you will be comfortable sharing the... Alternate Activity 3: 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: Love Surrounds Us in Our History From Love Surrounds Us This argument is solid and weighty, but it is neither reasonable nor convincing. Not all the stones in Boston...shall shut my mouth. — Rev. John Murray,... Nathaniel Takes a Ride From Love Surrounds Us Hundreds of years ago, when America was still a very new country, Unitarianism and Universalism were also very new. They were actually two separate... Handout 1: Chalice Picture for Magnet From Love Surrounds Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Love Surrounds Us Unitarian Universalist History Books on Unitarian Universalist history include Unitarian Universalism, a Narrative History by David E.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Surrounds Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Surrounds Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.