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  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Signs of Our Faith"
    Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags (blank) used by congregation Markers Stickers, glue sticks, glitter, and other decorations for name tags Preparation for Activity Arrange for the group to have a table during coffee hour. Assemble name tags and decorating items on a table...
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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    Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Description of Activity Participants design a ritual for the Signs of Our Faith community....
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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    Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chairs for all participants, plus one extra chair Optional: A welcome mat Preparation for Activity Arrange chairs in a circle-one for each participant, plus one extra....
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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    Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Think of two short, personal anecdotes you can share, if needed, to prompt or affirm the children-one about being left out or unwelcomed, and one about an action you did to welcome someone else. Be ready to say how you felt in each situation.
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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    Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Cloth in a variety of light colors Permanent or fabric markers in various colors Twine or heavy string, and glue, Velcro tabs, or another means of attaching flags to twine Preparation for Activity Invite members of the membership committee, wors...
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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    What went well in this session? What have you learned that you can apply in the future? How did the children interact? Did everyone in the group demonstrate an understanding of welcoming behavior? How did the group make visitors or new participants feel welcomed?...
    July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith 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, 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 Faith
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    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 Faith
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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 Faith
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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 Faith
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Animals, Canvass/Pledge, Community, Inclusion, Interdependence, Islam, Leadership, Stewardship, Strength, Teamwork
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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 Faith
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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 Faith
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Signs of Our Faith"
    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 Faith
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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 Faith
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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 Faith
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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 Faith
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    Think back to your first experience with the congregation, even if you have been here since birth. What was your impression of this community? What made you feel you would like to join it? What gifts have you brought to enrich the community? Your leadership in this program is a gift, and it...
    July 9, 2013 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • image of various quilt patterns with text overlay that reads "Tapestry of Faith Signs of Our Faith"
    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 Faith
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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 Faith
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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 Faith