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In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught. — Baba Dioum, conservationist Children understand themselves as "stewards"—that is, people with ability and responsibility to contribute to the care of people and...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith -
Activity Minutes Opening 3 Activity 1: Story — Know Yourself 15 Activity 2: "The Magic Penny Song" 5 Activity 3: Time, Talent, and Treasure 15 Activity 4: The Ritual of Offertory 5 Activity 5: Where Does the Money Go? 10 Activity 6: Third Emblem 5 Faith in Action: Canvass Closing 2 Alternate...July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Ricardo and his grandparents arrived at Camp Taylor for the congregation's weekend retreat. This was Ricardo's third year at the retreat and he had been looking forward to this weekend for months. He helped bring the bags to their cabin....Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Culture, Direct Experience, Identity, Meaning, Reverence, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Worth
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Adapted from "Components of Worship" by Rev. Barbara Pescan, in the UUA's Spirituality Development Conference manual (Boston: UUA, 2005). After serving churches in Oak Park, IL, West Redding, CT, and Evanston, IL, Barbara Pescan has retired and is living Gathering — Asks us to come together as a...Handout | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Materials for Activity A copy of Singing the Journey Preparation for Activity On the UUA's website read about Singing the Journey, the supplement to the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition. Prepare to talk to the children about why the congregation would benefit from...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 Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Copies of Singing the Living Tradition Material created and gathered in Activity 4, Worship Planning Stations Optional: Music, and a music player Preparation for Activity Arrange seats in a...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Copies of Singing the Living Tradition Optional: Music player and assorted recorded music Optional: Materials gathered for Activity 5, Worship Planning Stations Preparation for Activity...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice and matches or lighter Preparation for Activity Work with the congregational worship leader to designate a worship service where participants may light the chalice. Communicate with families to schedule dates.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 Crayons or washable markers Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Tape sheets of newsprint to work tables, a hard floor, or low on walls where all the children will be able to reach them for drawing....Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children | From Signs of Our Faith
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What went well in this session? What would you do differently next time? Did children understand what different parts of the worship are for and how they work together? How is the group functioning? Do all members participate? Is attendance steady?...July 9, 2013 | For 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 Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Cloth for centering table Preparation for Activity If the group designed an Opening ritual in Session 9, set out materi...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Think of a worship service you attended or helped plan that was particularly moving. Why was it so? What worthy matters were addressed in the service? Which elements of the worship particularly touched you? What worship rituals mean the most to you? Perhaps worship is not one of your favorite...July 9, 2013 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: UU Worship 10 Activity 2: Story — Worship at Camp Taylor 5 Activity 3: Worship Components 10 Activity 4: Worship Planning Stations 20 Activity 5: Mini-Worship 15 Faith in Action: Multigenerational Worship Closing 3 Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action...July 9, 2013 | From Signs of Our Faith
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A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character....July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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Based on "A Calabash of Poi," originally published in In the Path of the Trade Winds by Coral Wells Thorpe (New York/London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1924). It was a sizable house, as Hawaiian houses go, perhaps fifty feet long, its side thatched with ti-leaves—a sign of rank. Its only window, about a...Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our FaithTagged as: Aging, Food Justice, Generosity, Goddess, Greed, Hospitality, Immigration, Immigration, Indigenous American, Kindness
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Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A copy of Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Optional: Computer with Internet access or a music player Preparation for Activity Refer to Activity 3, Song - "Come, Come, Whoever You Are" for help preparing to teach ...Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
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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