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  • Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Where I'm From 10 Activity 2: "I am From......
    August 16, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • Utility | August 16, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Community, Connections, History, Identity, Solidarity
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  • The authors of these readings have given approval for their use. We gather this hour as people of faith With joys and sorrows, gifts and needs We light this beacon of hope, sign of our quest For truth and meaning, In celebration of the life we share together....
    Leader Resource | August 16, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • Where were you born? Where do you live? Have you always lived there? If not, how many times have you moved? Do you have siblings? Do you have pets? When did you begin coming to this congregation? What is your favorite ritual or celebration in this congregation? What hobbies or activities do you...
    Handout | August 16, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • Adapted from an Aboriginal creation story from Australia.When the earth was new-born, it was plain and without any features or life. There were no rivers or mountains, no trees, no grasses, only flat red earth as far as the eye could see—except that there were no eyes for seeing. Waking time and...
    Story | August 16, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Drawing paper, 11x17-inch Plain pencils and color pencils Description of Activity Participants understand the connections that surround and ground them, by creating a visual depiction. Distribute paper and set out pencils for children to share....
    Activity | August 16, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Creativity
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  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Attractive bowl Smooth stones, at least one for each participant Preparation for Activity Fill the bowl half-way with water. Set the bowl on a surface that will not be damaged if a small amount of water splashes out. Set out stones near the bowl,...
    Activity | August 16, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Large ball of yarn Description of Activity This activity makes visible and tangible some of the web of connection that unites us. Have all participants sit in a circle. Acknowledge that they may have created a yarn web in the past....
    Activity | August 16, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Unity
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  • Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What connections did we make with the children? What connections did the children make with each other? How was this evident? How could we build the...
    August 16, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Stickers or adhesive dots Preparation for Activity Research groups in your area that do justice or service work that connects with the theme of "earth power"-for example, any organization that deals with food, such as a...
    Activity | August 16, 2012 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. — Rachel Carson, 20th-century environmental activist This program uses the metaphor of the four elements—earth, air, fire, and water—to look at ways we can exercise our power in the world. It...
    August 16, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Leader Resource 1, Opening Words for Basket, and a basket Symbol of earth, such as a rock, bowl of dirt, crystal, etc Optional: A copy of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition...
    August 16, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • As you adapt sessions to fit your resources and the needs of the group, take care to preserve the intent of a session and its purpose in the overall program. Read each session at least several days before leading it....
    August 16, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • These sessions can be used at any time of year. It is recommended they be used in sequence. The order of sessions and activities are designed to help participants with diverse backgrounds and learning styles deepen their learning in community....
    August 16, 2012 | For Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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  • Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.
    Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Windows and Mirrors
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  • One of the more important things that Unitarian Universalists try to do is to "seek the truth in love." This might sound easy to do. "So, what's so hard about it?" you might ask....
    Story | By David Pettee | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects Us
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  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Ball of yarn Optional: Scissors, including left-handed scissors Description of Activity In addition to building community through sharing information about important events in participants' lives, this version of sharing joys and concerns uses a...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects Us
    Tagged as: Listening, Spiritual Practice
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  • Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Invite a long-time member of your congregation to come share recollections of the congregation's history. Explain the Rev. David Pettee's story of seeking his family's truth, and give them the story "Hard Truths" to read. Make sure the guest is...
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects Us
    Tagged as: History, Humility, Shame
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  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Hard Truths" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Review the discussion questions....
    Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects Us
    Tagged as: Courage, Humility, Race/Ethnicity, Reconciliation, Shame
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  • Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What connections did we make with the participants? What connections did the participants make with each other? How was this evident? How could we...
    October 27, 2011 | For Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects Us
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