Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity For Luminaria Paper lunch bags, tea lights, pencils, and scissors (including left-handed scissors) for all participants A large bag of sand, enough to fill each bag one third full, and cups to use as scoops Optional: Colored tissue paper and clear...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: A copy of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook, Singing the Living Tradition, or another songbook you plan to use Preparation for Activity Review "This Little Light of Mine," Hymn 118 in Singing the Living Tradition....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Index cards for all participants For Relay Race A suitcase or bag of disguise items for each team Rubber cones, masking tape, or chairs to place at the start/finish and mid-point lines Optional: A whistle for official start Preparation for Activity...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Martha and Waitstill Sharp" Optional: Materials for darkening the room and flashlight to read by Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to read it aloud or tell it dramatically....

The story, "Martha and Waitstill Sharp," was adapted from a 2006 article about the Sharps in UU World, "Righteous among the nations — http://www.uuworld.org/articles/heroes-dilemma-how-much-would-you-sacri… honors two Unitarians for heroism in World War II; their story provokes soul-searching...

Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leaders: How do we feel about today's session? What parts of the session worked well? What can we learn from the experience of this session? What preparations do we need to make for the next session?

Description of Activity Engage the group in a congregational justice project, such as collecting food for a food distribution center or joining in an outdoor clean-up day. If the children will make luminaria in the session, arrange for their lights to decorate a walkway at your congregation when...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, and tape Tool of the Day - a flashlight Flashlights or a single lamp Optional: Window covering to help darken the room Optional: Large blanket ...

Materials for Activity Flashlights or a single lamp Optional: Window covering to help darken the room Optional: Large blanket or tarp and a table to drape it over, to create a darkened space for flashlight play Preparation for Activity Darken the room to create a mood of intrigue when participant...

Take a moment and let your body and mind settle. If you are comfortable doing so, spend a few moments in peaceful meditation. In preparation for this session on justice, you may wish to reflect on how you personally have taken on justice issues....

What are you going to do that is important in your life? — Martha Sharp, Unitarian Universalist hero The flashlight symbolizes the light of truth and the light in each of us. The group will consider the nobility as well as the difficulties of seeking justice. Reflections may include the...

This recipe makes about ten non-edible Ornaments....

The story, "Two Brothers," in this session is based on a story widely thought to come from the Jewish Talmud that may have older roots in Muslim and Hindu culture. Contemporary versions of the story include "Brotherly Love," in Angels, Prophets, Rabbis and Kings, fromThe Stories of the Jewish...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Sheets of construction paper or craft foam in multi-cultural skin tones or various colors (including red) - enough for each class member to outline a hand Optional: Red heart stickers for all participants Pencils, scissors (including left-handed...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of Handout 1: Cinnamon Heart Ornaments (Non-edible) Ingredients for the ornament mixture Applesauce Powdered cinnamon White school glue For making the ornaments A roll of waxed paper A roll of plastic wrap A rolling pin Heart-shaped cookie...

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Choose the songs to teach - "Make New Friends," as suggested, or another of your choice - and become familiar with the tune....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity For Tug of Friendship. Optional: A thick rope of appropriate length for the group (or, children use hands for Yurt Circle variation) For Crossing the Line....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "The Two Brothers" Optional: Two shoeboxes, markers, and mural paper (a large roll of paper) or a small bath mat Preparation for Activity Read the story, "Two Brothers." Optional: Gather the materials you will need to tell the...