Session 3: The Gift Of Forgiveness Tapestry is Sunsetting The UUA is no longer updating Tapestry of Faith programs. Part of Wonderful Welcome In This Section Introduction From Wonderful Welcome When I see the Ten Most Wanted Lists… I always have this thought: If we’d made them feel wanted earlier, they wouldn’t be wanted now. Eddie Cantor, 20th-century actor, singer and comedian Forgiveness is the act of admitting we are like other people. Christina Baldwin, Life’s Companion, Journal… Session-at-a-Glance From Wonderful Welcome ACTIVITY MINUTES Opening 5 Activity 1: Wonder Box 5 Activity 2: Story — The Prince and the Rhinoceros 10 Activity 3: Forgiving Faces 10 Activity 4: Consequences 10 Activity 5: Singing “There Is More Love Somewhere” 10 Closing 10 Alternate Activity 1: Making Doves of Forgiveness 10… Spiritual Preparation From Wonderful Welcome Take a quiet moment to reflect on a time when someone has hurt you — intentionally or unwittingly. Have you forgiven them? How difficult was it to forgive? What might have moved you more easily from hurt to forgiveness? Did you receive an apology? How did that feel? Did you express your… Opening From Wonderful Welcome Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Print the opening words on newsprint and post where everyone in the circle can see. Description of Activity… Activity 1: The Wonder Box From Wonderful Welcome Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Wonder Box [See directions in Session 1.] An olive branch, or a branch to represent one, or an illustration of a dove with an olive branch from Leader Resource 1: Dove and Olive Branch Preparation for Activity If you have not already made a Wonder B… Activity 2: Story - The Prince and the Rhinoceros From Wonderful Welcome Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, The Prince and the Rhinoceros Optional: “The Prince and the Rhinoceros” coloring sheet, and crayons Preparation for Activity Read the story. If you can, prepare to tell it rather than read it from the page. Optional: Print the… Activity 3: Forgiving Faces From Wonderful Welcome Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Plain construction paper, markers and glue sticks for all participants A red and a green construction paper circle for all participants, plus some extra Preparation for Activity Cut two circles — one red and one green — for each child plus a few… Activity 4: Consequences From Wonderful Welcome Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Wonderful Welcome group covenant (from Session 2: Everyone Is Welcome) Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity Be ready to use the language of covenant rather than the language of rules during this activity. Covenant words include… Activity 5: Singing "there Is More Love Somewhere" From Wonderful Welcome Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of “There Is More Love Somewhere,” Hymn 95 in Singing the Living Tradition Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Recording of “There Is More Love Somewhere” and appropriate music player Optional: A guitar, piano…. Closing From Wonderful Welcome Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Wonder Box poster Picture of a dove with an olive branch (Leader Resource 1) and tape or glue stick Copies of Taking It Home for all participants Newsprint, markers and tape Preparation for Activity If you have not made a Wonder Box poster, cut and… Leader Reflection and Planning From Wonderful Welcome Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leaders: How do we feel about today’s session? What parts of the session worked well? What can we learn from the experience of this session? What preparations do we need to make for the next session? Alternate Activity 1: Making Doves Of Forgiveness From Wonderful Welcome Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1: Dove with Olive Branch Sheet of heavy stock paper for dove template Construction paper, pencils or markers, and scissors (including left-handed scissors, if children will be cutting) Newsprint, markers and tape Optional: One-hole… Taking It Home: The Gift Of Forgiveness From Wonderful Welcome When I see the Ten Most Wanted Lists… I always have this thought: If we’d made them feel wanted earlier, they wouldn’t be wanted now. Eddie Cantor, 20th-century actor, singer and comedian Forgiveness is the act of admitting we are like other people. Christina Baldwin, Life’s Companion, Journal… The Prince And The Rhinoceros From Wonderful Welcome An Indian tale of speaking kindly, from Teaching Tolerance, Rhinos & Raspberries kit. Permission pending. Read or tell the story. Once upon a time in India, a rare rhinoceros was born, with skin so beautiful it almost glowed…. Leader Resource 1: Dove With Olive Branch From Wonderful Welcome Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More About Session 3 From Wonderful Welcome The Symbols of the Dove and the Olive Branch The olive branch as a symbol of peace has roots in Hebrew scripture (Genesis) and ancient Greek mythology and tradition. In Genesis, Noah releases a dove to find land after the rains have stopped…. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Wonderful Welcome NEXT: Introduction Download all of Wonderful Welcome (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.
