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Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Cloth for centering table Optional: Stoles, including extras for visitors Preparation for Activity If the group designe...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page -
Reflect on the times you felt welcomed, particularly when you were a child. When did you feel truly wanted? When did it feel false, or overdone? If you have a short, appropriate story to share about being shut out or welcomed, prepare to share it with the group.July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Those of us who have come through the great doors, who have made of this place the soul of Sunday on our spiritual journey, share a commitment... to radical hospitality. This is the heart of our faith: love, service, justice, peace. — Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie, Unitarian Universalist minister...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Inspired by the ancient epic poem, "The Conference of the Birds," by the Persian Sufi Muslim writer Fariduddin Attar. Once upon a time, all the birds in the land decided they needed a leader for their community. A leader, they thought, would make their community stronger....Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Animals, Canvass/Pledge, Community, Inclusion, Interdependence, Islam, Leadership, Stewardship, Strength, TeamworkCurriculum page
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Description of Activity Work with the group to plan a reception for the children (or families) of new members. Children in the Signs of Our Faith group can show new children around the congregation, share memories of their favorite experiences, and pair with new children as worship buddies....Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Arrange an open space for playing this game. If the space is small or safety is a concern, plan for children to move about on the floor instead of walking. Description of Activity Children play a game where they move from being alone to finding...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Stoles Preparation for Activity Write the Opening words used in this session on newsprint, and post. On another sheet of newsprint, write the Closing words for this session, and post. Post a blank sheet of...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Think back to the first meetings of the Signs our Faith group. How has the group changed? Has it coalesced into a community, as you may have hoped it would? Does the group welcome visitors and new members? At this point in the program, how can you help the group feel more like a community? Review...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Activity Minutes Opening 3 Activity 1: Story — Journey of the Birds 10 Activity 2: Bird Art 20 Activity 3: Find the Simorgh 10 Activity 4: Community Rituals 15 Faith in Action: Children As Part of the Congregational Community Closing 2 Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action: Welcoming Childre...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 1, Six Pillars Writing instruments Simple prizes Preparation for Activity Read Six Pillars of Balanced Youth Ministry on the UUA website, so you understand each pillar. For each pillar, prepare realistic examples of ways children...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Cloth for centering table Preparation for Activity Prepare to lead the Opening described below: Set a chalice table wit...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured. — Kurt Vonnegut In this session, participants consider the importance of the communities to which they...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Utility | July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Community, Identity, Inclusion, Leadership, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page
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Dear Parents, When we meet on [DATE], the Signs of Our Faith group will talk about Unitarian Universalist memorial rituals and enact a ritual together. Our ritual will emphasize that after death, deceased people and pets live on in our hearts and memories and through the love they have shared....Leader Resource | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Muslim Loved ones observe a three-day mourning period. Body is buried within 24 hours and with only a white sheet. Catholic Funerals involve three parts: vigil, mass, and burial. Sometimes, but not always, mourners view the body in an open casket. In some cultures, the vigil is called a wake and...Leader Resource | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Adapted from Jesus, The Carpenter's Son (Boston: Beacon Press, 1945). Jesus was a great teacher long, long ago who preached God's love. Jesus taught that we should care for the poor and forgive people who hurt us. In his lifetime, Jesus influenced many people to love one another as they loved God.Story | By Sophia Lyon Fahs | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Christianity, Death, Identity, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page
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A Unitarian Universalist memorial service might include: Saying opening words Lighting candles Sharing a moment of silence Sharing memories of the loved one who has died Singing a hymn together Listening to music that was special to the loved one Saying goodbye Saying closing words...Handout | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Materials for Activity Hardy flowers and/or plants in pots Garden tools (ask congregants to borrow planting supplies). Construction paper Markers and crayons of various colors Preparation for Activity Meet with someone who is in charge of buildings and grounds....Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Bereaved Children and Teens: A Support Guide for Parents and Professionals, by Earl A. Grollman (Boston: Beacon Press, 1996), compiles the wisdom of 14 experts in a comprehensive guide to helping children and adolescents cope with the emotional, religious, social, and physical consequences of a...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page
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Take a moment to recall memorial rituals you have attended or planned. Think about why you felt it was important to participate in a funeral and/or memorial service. Did you find comfort in sharing the ritual with others?...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithCurriculum page