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Materials for Activity Names and contact numbers for local organizations, including other faith communities, that might need volunteers Preparation for Activity Contact your congregational leadership for permission to hold a service fair....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Session 1, Leader Resource 1, Rote Teaching - Love Surrounds Us Song Blue cloth for centering table Preparation for...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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This workshop presents what is for religious liberals one of the most mysterious and disturbing stories in the Hebrew scriptures. In the story, God commands Abraham to take his beloved son, bind him, and make of him a burnt offering on one of the mountains in the land of Moriah....Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures -
Materials for Activity Ribbon sticks (or wrist ribbons) in a container (Session 1, Opening) Preparation for Activity If you have not previously made ribbons sticks or wrist ribbons for each child do it now as per instructions in Session 1, Opening. Place container of ribbon sticks by the door.Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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In our very busy lives, it can be difficult to believe that even a small gesture can make a difference in someone's life. We may even believe that we don't have any talents to offer. Think about small gestures you have made in the past that really did have an impact. How did you feel?...October 27, 2011 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Ruby Bridges, Surrounded by Love 10 Activity 2: What's in Your Bucket? 15 Activity 3: Song — I'm Unique and Unrepeatable 5 Activity 4: Giving Machine 20 Faith in Action: Service Fair Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Greeting...October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. — Anne Frank, in her diary, published in 1952 The theme of this session is "Making our voices heard can show love." Whether it is letter-writing campaigns, marches, or calls to our congressional...October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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A retelling of a Sioux legend. This story was given to the native people many winters ago. When it was time for all of the young mothers in the village to go out to gather fruit and berries, the old grandmothers, whose legs could no longer walk quickly, were left to care for the young children of...Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Animals, Change, Conflict, Earth-Centered, Listening, Nonviolence, Relationships, Responsibility, Sacred -
To read the full text of Fear and Trembling, by Soren Kierkegaard, visit religion-online…;. The Text This Week website has links to many classical and modern paintings and other art depicting The Binding of Isaac. Listen to a recording of Isaac and Abraham sung by Joan Baez. Lyrics, written by...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Felt hearts mounted on felt squares and magnets, assembled in Session 2, Alternate Activity 1 A roll of 1/8-inch blue ribbon Extra felt, magnets, and ribbon (red, orange, yellow, and green) for new participants, plus glue, sharp scissors, and perman...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Take a few minutes to talk with your co-facilitator about how the workshop went, using these questions as a guide: What went well? What surprised us as facilitators? Amazed us? Challenged us? How did this workshop strengthen multigenerational community?...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A talking stick made in Activity 3, or another decorated or plain stick Preparation for Activity Choose an issue related to the group or the congregation that is not too complicated for this age group to discuss-for example, what kind of snack woul...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Plain, brown paper grocery bags Markers in a variety of colors Preparation for Activity Tear brown bags into pieces at least 8 1/2x11 inches. Make enough for all participants. Tear the edges roughly to make each page look like an animal skin....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Small diameter sticks or dead branches from trees or bushes, or dowels cut to 12-inch lengths - one for each participant plus a few extra Small feathers, real or synthetic String, yarn, or cord in assorted colors and textures Buttons Markers, glue,...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Talking Stick" Optional: "The Talking Stick" coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Read the story. Optional: Using instructions in Activity 3, Talking Sticks, make a sample talking stick. Set it aside to show...Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Feathers, real or synthetic, about ten inches in length Modeling clay Color markers If outdoors: Chalk, or a hula hoop If indoors: Newsprint, scissors, marker, and masking tape Preparation for Activity Find an open location for this game....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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The story of Abraham and Isaac is powerful and disturbing. If you are familiar with this story, recall the circumstances under which you first encountered it. What meaning was ascribed to it? How did it make you feel? Read the story with fresh eyes, paying attention to the emotions and images the...October 27, 2011 | From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
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Native American Traditions and Earth Prayers Books with meditations and prayers from American Indian traditions are A Grateful Heart edited by M.J. Ryan (Berkeley, CA: Conari Press, 1994) and Earth Prayers From Around the World edited by Elizabeth Roberts and Elias Amidon (San Francisco, CA:...October 27, 2011 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Think about the participants who participated in the session today. Did they understand how talking sticks can be useful? Did participants understand that everyone should have a chance to voice their opinions? Are there ways that you can encourage participants to use talking sticks in future...October 27, 2011 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite everyone to gather in a circle and hold hands....Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us