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Us sing and dance, make faces and give flower bouquets, trying to be loved. You ever notice that trees do everything to git attention we do, except walk? — Alice Walker, author, from The Color Purple IN TODAY'S WORKSHOP . . . we shared our "special trees" with each other and expressed our...Taking It Home | July 11, 2013 | For Families | From Circle of Trees -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Tree in the Ancient Forest" Optional: A copy of the http://www.carolreed-jones.com/the_tree_in_the_ancient_forest_11318.htm… Tree in the Ancient Forest by Carol Reed-Jones Optional: Pictures of ancient trees Preparation for Activity Rea...Activity | July 10, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Multiple copies of the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook supplement, Singing the Journey Optional: Computer with Internet access, or a recording of the song "Meditation on Breathing" Preparation for Activity Lea...Activity | July 10, 2013 | For Multigenerational | From Circle of Trees
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 5 Activity 1: Rise Up for Trees, Team Up for Trees 10 Activity 2: Guided Imagery — Among the Trees 5 Activity 3: Creating Our Covenant 10 Activity 4: Story — The Tree in the Ancient Forest 10 Activity 5: Make a Tree 15 Faith in Action: Choosing a...July 10, 2013 | From Circle of Trees
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Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Ingredients for snack mix, and large bowls Plastic or paper bags for individual snack mix Ribbon or paper, and writing instruments Stoles Optional: Art materials to decorate small paper bags Preparation for Activity Plan a time when children can...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith -
Someone who... ... cares for others. ... understands the importance of being in beloved community. ... tries to make fair group decisions. ... recognizes the value of each person's uniqueness. ... is not afraid to ask questions. ......Handout | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Today we will hear about two girls from long ago, who both had the last name of Brown. As you hear the story, see if you can notice other things they had in common, besides a name. Let's go back in time together, about 200 years, to meet Antoinette Brown....Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Brokenness, Courage, History, Identity, Leadership, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism, Universalism
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper and instruments Optional: Clipboards, to provide a good writing surface Description of Activity Children play a game that demonstrates how much we have in common. The game is adapted with permission from a game copyrighted by...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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What went well in this session? Did you plan and lead a successful celebration activity? Do the program participants feel like young leaders? How can you tell?...July 9, 2013 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Materials for Activity Material and supplies to make and decorate stoles Preparation for Activity Cut cloth for the stoles. Decide how children can help make stoles from the pre-cut cloth for other children to use in future RE programs. This may involve sewing. It might involve children taping or...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Optional: Cloth for centering table Optional: Stoles, including extras for visitors Preparation for Activity If the group has designed an Opening ritual in...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Has someone supported you on your faith journey, even when it was difficult? Who encouraged you to accept a role of leadership in Unitarian Universalism? If you have not shown these people your gratitude, now might be a good time to do so....July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. — Chief Seattle, 19th-century Native American leader This session concludes the program by affirming children's connection to...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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We believe each and every person is important. We believe all people should be treated fairly. In our congregations, all people are accepted and we learn together. We believe each person is free to search for what is true and right in life. Everyone deserves a vote about the things that concern...Handout | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Preparation for Activity Invite two or three members of the Justice or Social Action Committee to speak to the group. Tell them how long they have to present information about the work of the committee. Encourage them to bring visual aids, such as photos and videos taken at justice events, and...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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One day in Alabama, in 1968, as farmers worked in their fields, a small airplane swooped into view. The farmers looked up wonderingly as papers fluttered out of the plane, into the sky and came swirling down to earth all around them. The papers were flyers about the upcoming elections—flyers with...Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), 6th Principle (World Community), America, Anti-Oppression, Black History / Whitney Young / James Reeb, Conscience, Democracy, History, Identity, Justice, Politics, Power, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Race/Ethnicity, Unitarian Universalism
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A computer with Internet access, and a large monitor or digital projector Preparation for Activity Preview the No Kid Hungry website and the PSA by actor Jeff Bridges....Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Items from recent congregational public witness events Art supplies and (optional) video camera and playback equipment Preparation for Activity Gather and display items such as flyers, banners, photos/videos, and newspaper coverage from congregatio...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Preparation for Activity Invite one of the coordinators of Justice Sunday in your congregation to speak to the children and help them plan ways to participate. Description of Activity Children assume leadership for Justice Sunday. If the congregation participates in Justice Sunday, have a...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Materials for Activity Guest at Your Table boxes and materials Preparation for Activity Talk with your religious educator, minister, and or lay leaders about the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Guest at Your Table program to determine interest in the Signs group introducing it in the...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith