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  • Description of Activity Children show congregational leaders their appreciation. Leadership in Action activities invite children to take the lead in an activity that engages with the congregation and begin to see themselves as leaders of their faith. Ask the group if they have ever shown a leader...
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Stoles, one for every participant Arts and crafts materials for children to initial their stoles Chalice patches, one for every participant Preparation for Activity Obtain or make stoles, and order or make chalice patches. See the Before You Start...
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of today's activities, especially the conversation on leadership and the stole activity. Do children understand the importance of the stole? Do they understand it is a sign that they are leaders? Do you have a good plan in place for using and storing stoles? How did all...
    July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Poster board and glue Preparation for Activity Make a poster of congregational leaders: Collect and cut out photos of five to ten congregational leaders, and tape them to poster board....
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Make sure you have enough space to play. If you wish to play outside and weather is a factor, give parents advance notice. Description of Activity Play Follow the Leader. Have one co-leader be a poor leader. Poor leading might include moving too...
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A roster of the group participants Optional: Poster board and markers Optional: Stickers Preparation for Activity Decide whether you will use a simple group roster to keep track of participants' leadership roles, or make and display a poster....
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From 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
  • Who are the leaders that have helped shape your notions about leadership? Have you intentionally developed some of their characteristics? What do you think they were faithful to in their leadership? Some of our most famous models of leaders have been religious women and men....
    July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Activity Minutes Opening 3 Activity 1: Follow the Leader 10 Activity 2: Leadership 15 Activity 3: Story — Belling the Cat 15 Activity 4: Receiving Stoles 15 Faith in Action: Sharing Leadership 20 Closing 2 Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action — Appreciating Congregational Leaders Alternate...
    July 9, 2013 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Our leadership is just ourself. — Claudette Colvin, civil rights activist A community is like a ship: everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm. — Henrik Ibsen, playwright This session sets a stage and expectations for children to grow in Unitarian Universalist leadership. Participants...
    July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • The idea for a basket of "fidget objects" to provide children during session activities comes from Sally Patton, author, workshop leader, and advocate for children with special needs....
    Leader Resource | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Kamal was excited. His best friend Abby's birthday was today. In the kitchen, Kamal found his mother, Sherry, drinking her morning cup of coffee out of the mug he had given her for Mother's Day. He said, "Good morning, Mom....
    Story | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
    Tagged as: Community, Friendship, Meaning
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Index cards Preparation for Activity Write on newsprint, and post: A ritual is an action that is repeated. A ritual is always done in the same way. Write descriptions of rituals from home, congregational, or school life...
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Schedule a short tour for a time other than during worship services. If are less familiar with the space than you would like, ask the minister, religious educator, or another informed lay leader to conduct the tour. Description of Activity...
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Rituals and Patterns in Children's Lives, edited by Kathy Merlock Jackson (Madison, WI: Popular Press 3, 2005), is a book of essays on the evolution of modern rituals and their significance for individuals and families. http://www.amazon.com/Book-Family-Traditions-Revised-Updated/dp/0762443… Book...
    July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • What went well in this session? What lessons have we learned, for next time? How did the group interact? Were session themes communicated clearly? Did co-leaders allow adequate time for our own spiritual preparation? Look over the next session and assign preparation duties as needed.
    July 9, 2013 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags and markers, and (optional) decorations for the name tags Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Preparation for Activity Set name tag supplies on work tables. Description of Activity Invite children to decorate a name...
    Activity | July 9, 2013 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Ritual is the act of sanctifying action—even ordinary action—so that it has meaning: I can light a candle because I need light or because the candle represents the light I need. — Christina Baldwin, storyteller and author This first session teaches what we mean when we talk about signs,...
    July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Welcome to the first session of Signs of Our Faith! Thank you for taking the time to journey in faith with children. Set aside time before each session to engage in the Spiritual Preparation activity, either alone or with your co-leader(s). Consider spiritual preparation as a ritual that can help...
    July 9, 2013 | From Signs of Our Faith
  • Activity Minutes Opening 15 Activity 1: Rituals In Our Lives 10 Activity 2: Story — Abby's Birthday 10 Activity 3: Symbol Game and Drawing 20 Faith in Action: Attending Worship Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action — Tour of the Building 20 Alternate Activity 2: Ritual Charades 10...
    July 9, 2013 | For Grades 2-3 | From Signs of Our Faith