Session 4: Seeking Knowledge Part of Signs of Our Faith In This Section Introduction From Signs of Our Faith I am not going to question your opinions. I am not going to meddle with your belief. I am not going to dictate to you mine. All that I say is, examine,... Session-at-a-Glance From Signs of Our Faith Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: Religious Explorers 10 Activity 2: Story — Sitting on the Answer 10 Activity 3: Ritual of Prayer or Meditation 25... Spiritual Preparation From Signs of Our Faith What does religious exploration mean to you? How does it occur in the context of your involvement with Unitarian Universalism? Discuss this question and... Opening From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint,... Activity 1: Religious Explorers From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Puzzle pieces from Session 3, Activity 3 Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Obtain t... Activity 2: Story - Sitting on the Answer From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Sitting on the Answer" Optional: Fidget basket (see Session 1, Leader Resource 2,... Activity 3: Ritual of Prayer or Meditation From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, UU Prayers and Meditations A chime or bell Writing paper and pencils A binder notebook, and... Activity 4: First Emblem From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Stoles Craft materials Optional: Leader Resource 1, First Emblem Optional: Children's symbols of... Closing From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape... Leader Reflection and Planning From Signs of Our Faith What went well in this session? What would you do differently next time? What did the children understand about the use of prayer or meditation as a UU... Faith In Action: Collecting Prayers and Meditations From Signs of Our Faith Preparation for Activity Choose a date for the collection, and publicize it via congregational newsletter, website, and pulpit announcements.... Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action - Question Board From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A display board and materials to decorate it, such as markers, construction paper, scissors, and tap... Alternate Activity 2: Personal Spiritual Practice From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Say in these words, or your own: A spiritual practice is an activity you do regularly to deepen your... Alternate Activity 3: Question Me an Answer From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A recording of the song, "Question Me an Answer," and a music player Newsprint, markers, and tape... Alternate Activity 4: Story - How Do We Know From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "How Do We Know?" Preparation for Activity Read the story to become familiar with it. Taking It Home: Seeking Knowledge From Signs of Our Faith I am not going to question your opinions. I am not going to meddle with your belief. I am not going to dictate to you mine. All that I say is, examine,... How Do We Know From Signs of Our Faith An adaptation of a traditional story, retold by Doug Lipman, used with permission. Some students of the Rabbi Baal Shem Tov came to him one day with a... Sitting on the Answer Eckhart Tolle From Signs of Our Faith From The Power of Now (Novato: New World Library, 2004). A beggar had been sitting by the side of a road for over thirty years.... Handout 1: UU Prayers and Meditations From Signs of Our Faith Prayers Dear God, May I be kind, Strong and brave, Joyful, useful, loving, Honest and healthy. — Meg Barnhouse, used with permission Thank you for my... Leader Resource 1: First Emblem From Signs of Our Faith Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Signs of Our Faith The UUA WorshipWeb has guidelines for writing your own prayers, meditations, and blessings. See the activity... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Signs of Our Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Signs of Our Faith (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.