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I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense. — Harold Kushner Talk about the quote. Do you think life makes sense? Or are you still trying to figure it out? WHAT WE DID TODAY Today's Big Question is "Why do bad things happen?" We responded to some...Taking It Home | October 20, 2014 | For Grade 6, Middle School, Families | From Riddle and Mystery -
There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle. — Deepak Chopra IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "There are many different kinds of families, and we all are part of our church...Taking It Home | October 20, 2014 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children -
What wondrous love is this that brings my heart such bliss, and takes away the pain of my soul . . . — "What Wondrous Love," Hymn 18 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "We care for one another and help one another." We made cards for people in our congregation...Taking It Home | October 20, 2014 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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From you I receive, to you I give, together we share, and from this we live. — "From You I Receive," Hymn 402 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "At our church [congregation], all kinds of people can be friends, even if they are different from one another." And...Taking It Home | October 20, 2014 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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Earth was given as a garden . . . — Hymn 207 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was the beauty of nature. We celebrated the wonder of the changing of seasons, and the growth of flowers from seeds and bulbs. Sharing the miracle of growing things helps children...Taking It Home | October 20, 2014 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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I've got peace like a river. — Hymn 100 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "The chalice is a special Unitarian Universalist sign that reminds us of love, peace, and joy." We made chalice necklaces and heard the story of how the flaming chalice came to be the...Taking It Home | October 20, 2014 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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Peace shall walk softly through these rooms . . . — "May Nothing Evil Cross This Door," Hymn 1 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was that [name of congregation] is a special place, and it is our "church [congregational] home." We took a tour of the inside of the...Taking It Home | October 20, 2014 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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Love makes a bridge from heart to heart, and hand to hand. — "Love Makes a Bridge," Hymn 325 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . we celebrated love as something inside us, as Chalice Children. We began learning the Chalice Children songs and games. EXPLORE THE TOPIC TOGETHER .Taking It Home | October 20, 2014 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leader: How do we feel about what went on during this session? Why? What was the best part of this session? Why? What preparation do we need for the next session?October 15, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Description of Activity In the Chalice Children program, sessions begin with Activity 1, Free Play rather than a formal Opening. The chalice is lit in Activity 3, Circle Time.Activity | October 15, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. Imagine being of preschool age and just discovering the wonder of the changing of seasons, of the growth into flowers from seeds, the mystery of bulbs, and the transitions of the leaves. How have we, as adults, forgotten this...October 15, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity Minutes Activity 1: Free Play 15 Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition 5 Activity 3: Circle Time 5 Activity 4: Story 5 Activity 5: Planting Bulbs 10 Activity 6: Seed in a Bag 5 Activity 7: Circle Games 10 Closing 5...October 15, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Earth was given as a garden . . . — Hymn 207 in Singing the Living Tradition Celebrate the wonder of the changing of seasons and the growth of flowers from seeds and bulbs. Sharing the miracle of growing things helps children experience joy and appreciation as part of living in the interdependent...October 15, 2014 | From Chalice Children
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Adapted from Circles of Light, a story in Session 2 of the Tapestry of Faith children's program, Creating Home. After a big war, families didn't have enough food or clothing. Unitarians and Universalists needed a picture to put on their boxes of food and clothing and their trucks so people would...Leader Resource | October 15, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leader: How do we feel about what went on during this session? Why? What was the best part of this session? Why? What preparation do we need for the next session?October 15, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Description of Activity In the Chalice Children program, sessions begin with Activity 1, Free Play rather than a formal Opening. The chalice is lit in Activity 3, Circle Time.Activity | October 15, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. How are peace, love, and joy a part of your life? Do you call this "God"? Some of us do, some of us don't—that really isn't the big question for our faith community. Instead, we recognize and celebrate a variety of ways of...October 15, 2014 | From Chalice Children
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Activity Minutes Activity 1: Free Play 15 Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition 5 Activity 3: Circle Time 5 Activity 4: Story 5 Activity 5: Chalice Necklaces 10 Activity 6: Circle Games and Dancing 10 Closing 5...October 15, 2014 | From Chalice Children
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I've got peace like a river, joy like a fountain, love like an ocean . . . — Hymn 100 in Singing the Living Tradition In this session, we connect the chalice to the wider world by telling a simple version of how the chalice came to be a symbol or sign for our Unitarian Universalist faith sign and...October 15, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice Children
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The Memory Match Game reinforces the common sights of your congregation. What a surprise for the children to see their congregation, their minister, and their leaders as part of a game!...Leader Resource | October 15, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children