Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 2, Ways to Make Group Decisions Preparation for Activity Print the Leader Resource. Use it as a guide to prepare and post three newsprint sheets to portray "authority," "majority," and "consensus," as...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Game Day" Leader Resource 1, Illustration – Game Day in Abby's Classroom Optional: Fidget basket (see Session 1, Leader Resource 2, Fidget Objects) Preparation for Activity Prepare to tell or read the story to the group using th...

Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Stoles, including extras for visitors Optional: Items needed for new Closing ritual (Session 9, Activity 4) Preparation for Activity...

Materials for Activity A story to share with the congregation Costumes, props, music and a music player Preparation for Activity Coordinate the worship date, rehearsal date(s), and the choice of story with worship leaders. Research possible stories. A story in this program might work. Browse many...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Oshun Loses Her Beauty" Optional: Leader Resource 1, Santerian Gods and Goddesses Optional: Handout 1, Coloring Page of Oshun and a variety of color crayons Optional: Fidget basket (see Session 1, Leader Resource 2, Fidget Objec...

Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Stoles, including extras for visitors Optional: Items needed for new Closing ritual (Session 9, Activity 4) Preparation for Activity...

Beautiful Signs, A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents by Sarah Conover and Freda Crane (Boston: Skinner House, 2010). All rights reserved. Available through inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop....

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, "The Magic Penny Song" Lyrics Newsprint, markers, and tape Recording of "The Magic Penny Song" and a music player Preparation for Activity Obtain a recording of "The Magic Penny Song." You can download a version from many music sites....

Materials for Activity Offertory collection baskets Activity 4, The Ritual of Offertory Leader Resource 2, Letter to Parents Preparation for Activity Arrange with worship leaders for children to collect the offertory during worship and (optional) to address the congregation about their donation...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Stoles Craft materials Optional: Leader Resource 4, Third Emblem Preparation for Activity Review or find out from co-leaders the activities and stories this group has experienced in Sessions 9, 10, and 11 so you can prompt children's memories. Print...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Congregational Needs Five buckets, masking tape, and a marker Offertory basket Twelve one dollar bills of play money Preparation for Activity Cut apart the items on Leader Resource 3, Congregational Needs....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Items used by the congregation for offertory collection, such as baskets or pledge envelopes Optional: Leader Resource 2, Letter to Parents Preparation for Activity If you are unfamiliar with the offertory ritual at the congregation, learn the words...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Stewardship Actions - Time, Talent, or Treasure? Newsprint, markers, and tape Recording of "The Magic Penny Song" and a music player Preparation for Activity Write "Time," "Talent," and "Treasure" on three separate sheets of...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, "The Magic Penny Song" Lyrics Newsprint, markers, and tape Recording of "The Magic Penny Song" and a music player Preparation for Activity Obtain a recording of "The Magic Penny Song." You can download a version from many music sites....

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Know Yourself" A few coins Large box for donations Optional: Fidget basket (see Session 1, Leader Resource 2, Fidget Objects) Preparation for Activity Read the story so you will be comfortable telling or reading it to the children.

Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Stoles, including extras for visitors Optional: Items needed for new Closing ritual (Session 9, Activity 4) Preparation for Activity...

Materials for Activity Optional: Leader Resource 2, Letter to Parents Preparation for Activity Once the congregation starts planning the canvass, ask the appropriate leaders how the children can help. Be ready with suggestions: Perhaps the advertisement/announcement for the canvass could involve...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Copies of Singing the Living Tradition and Singing the Journey Arts and crafts materials A poster or handout of the seven Principles Optional: Recorded music, a...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Common Worship Components for Children Preparation for Activity Download Handout 1. Adapt as needed to suit practices in your congregation. Copy for all participants and co-leaders. Description of Activity...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Worship at Camp Taylor" Leader Resource 1, Illustration - Worship at Camp Taylor Optional: Fidget basket (see Session 1, Leader Resource 2, Fidget Objects) Preparation for Activity Read the story to become familiar with it.