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Come dream a dream with me, that I might know your mind. — from "Come, Sing a Song with Me," Hymn 346 in Singing the Living Tradition Religious educator Sophia L....January 8, 2015 | From Chalice Children -
When our heart is in a holy place, we are blessed with love and amazing grace . . . — from "When Our Heart Is In a Holy Place," Hymn 1008 in Singing the Journey IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "Saying goodbye to friends." We said goodbye to one another by celebrating this group of friends...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Families | From Chalice Children
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If you will show me compassion, then I may learn to care as you do. —from "When I Am Frightened," Hymn 1012 in Singing the Journey IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was, "Chalice Children are all different, but we care about one another and celebrate together." This session concluded Teddy Bear...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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When I am frightened, will you reassure me? — from "When I Am Frightened," Hymn 1012 in Singing the Journey IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . The session theme is "Sharing our fears with friends makes us feel less afraid." Using a third party—teddy bears—helps the children talk about some potentially...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Families | From Chalice Children
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Will you be there for me, comfort me tenderly? — from "When I Am Frightened," Hymn 1012 in Singing the Journey IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "Caring for one another when we feel sick." Teddy Bear Month uses a third party—teddy bears—to introduce some potentially scary situations in a...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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When I am lonely, will you be my friend? — "When I Am Frightened," Hymn 1012 in Singing the Journey IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . The theme of this unit, and this session in particular, is that our congregation is a place for making friends and being a friend, and that being a member of this group...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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We are building a new way. — from "Building a New Way," Hymn 1017 in Singing the Journey IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "We are a community." We built a neighborhood together out of blocks, using our sharing and caring skills and working cooperatively. EXPLORE THE TOPIC TOGETHER . . ....Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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Gathered here in the mystery of the hour. — from "Gathered Here," Hymn 389 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "My shadow." Sophia L. Fahs identifies play with one's shadow as one of 12 main types of experiences connected with natural religious development in...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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I seek the wonder of a child, a child who sees delightfully, now clowns in cloud, now gold in sun—imaginations true and free. — "I Seek the Spirit of a Child," Hymn 338 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "imagination." Unitarian artist Arthur Lismer once said,...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Families | From Chalice Children
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Come dream a dream with me, that I might know your mind. — from "Come, Sing a Song with Me," Hymn 346 in Singing the Living Tradition IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . the theme was "We wonder about dreams." Unitarian Universalist religious educator Sophia L. Fahs identified a child's realization that the...Taking It Home | January 8, 2015 | For Preschool, Families | From Chalice Children
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A quotation from Henri-Dominique Lacordaire, a 19th-century preacher, journalist and French politician, may help you think further about forgiveness: Do you want to be happy for a moment? Then seek revenge. Do you want to be happy forever? Then grant forgiveness....January 7, 2015 | For Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales -
Maria Cook A brief biography of Maria Cook is available online. Nonviolent Resistance Explore the tradition of nonviolent resistance by reading a brief biography of Gandhi, a website dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. and Gandhi and King's principles of nonviolence....January 6, 2015 | For Grades 2-3 | From Faithful Journeys -
Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Speaking Out: Maria Cook, Universalist Preacher" A chime, rain stick or other calming sound instrument Optional: Fidget object basket (Session 2, Leader Resource 2) Preparation for Activity Read the story a few times....Activity | January 6, 2015 | For Children | From Faithful Journeys
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My Partner Bucket...Handout | December 30, 2014 | For Adults | From Principled Commitment -
Dear Chalice Children families, On [day, date], we are offering a Mother's/Father's Day session for the preschool Chalice Children group....Leader Resource | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any posters you have made. Prepare to add "Happy Loving Day." Description of Activity Gather in a circle on the floor. Play the games and sing the songs....Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Flowers and green stems or baby's breath Florist tape and corsage/boutonniere pins Cups or trays of water for children to share, masking tape, and adult scissors markers and crayons 8.5x11-inch paper, color markers or crayons, and heart and/or flow...Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild! by Mem Fox and Marla Frazee, 2000. Harriet doesn't mean to be pesky. Sometimes she just is. And her mother doesn't mean to lose her...Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Sample Mother's/Father's Day Letter Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice with tea light flame or other preschool chalice option Feelings Chart or Feelings Flashcards by Todd Parr Preparation for Activity Before the...Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a storybook, manipulatives, dramatic play props, and markers and paper Supplies for a free play activity relating to children with mothers, fathers, and caregivers Preparation for...Activity | December 19, 2014 | For Children, Preschool | From Chalice Children