Faith Curricula Library: Tapestry of Faith: Faithful Journeys: A Program about Pilgrimages of Faith in Action for Grades 2-3

Leader Resources in Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 1: Alternate Openings
    From Faithful Journeys

    Original sources are unknown for many readings commonly used in Unitarian Universalist congregations. If you like, select your own opening words to use instead of those provided in the sessions. These readings could work well, or you may prefer to find or write your own….

  • Leader Resource 1: Alunelul Dance
    From Faithful Journeys

    Traditional, as described on Hugo’s Folk Dance Resources website.Stand in a large circle. 1. Move 3 heel steps to the right. (Put your right heel out to your right, and put your left foot behind your right.) 2. Stamp twice with the left foot. 3. Move 3 heel steps to the left….

  • Leader Resource 1: Another Way Relay
    From Faithful Journeys

    To conduct the Another Way Relay, form teams of three. The “ones” must cross the room without using their feet, pick up a slip of paper with one of the instructions on it without using their hands, and return to their group without using their feet. The “twos” then take the slip of paper from the…

  • Leader Resource 1 Picture Of Adin Ballou
    Leader Resource 1: Picture of Adin Ballou
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 1 Picture Of Beatrix Potter
    Leader Resource 1: Picture of Beatrix Potter
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 1 Picture Of Clyde Tombaugh
    Leader Resource 1: Picture of Clyde Tombaugh
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 1 Picture Of Fannie Barrier Williams For Story Basket
    Leader Resource 1: Picture of Fannie Barrier Williams for Story Basket
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the picture and place it in the story basket. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 1 Picture Of First Unitarian Church Of rochester
    Leader Resource 1: Picture of First Unitarian Church of Rochester
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 1 Picture Of The Change The World Kids In Vermont
    Leader Resource 1: Picture of the Change the World Kids in Vermont
    From Faithful Journeys

    The Change the World Kids helped a woman in Vermont who could not afford to repair her house. These two girls learned how to install a new membrane to fix the roof. Others helped fix the plumbing, insulation, and electrical wiring in the house and build a new bathroom, with the help of adult…

  • Leader Resource 1: Preparing to Share Your Faithful Journey
    From Faithful Journeys

    Thank you for agreeing to visit our Faithful Journeys group to share a story of putting your faith into action….

  • Leader Resource 1 Signpost For Session 11
    Leader Resource 1: Signpost for Session 11
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost to attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 1 Signpost for Session 2
    Leader Resource 1: Signpost for Session 2
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost. During your closing circle, show it to the children and attach it to your Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 1 Signpost For Session 7
    Leader Resource 1: Signpost for Session 7
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost to add to your Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 1: Truth and Meaning Treasure Hunt
    From Faithful Journeys

    RESPECT KINDNESS ACCEPTANCE CURIOSITY FAIRNESS PEACE CONNECTION…

  • Leader Resource 1: Values Continuum
    From Faithful Journeys

    Your friend just got a haircut that you think looks terrible, and asks you how you like it. Is it more important that your answer be (a) kind or (b) truthful? Your teacher at school tells your class something you’re pretty sure is not true. Is it more important to (a) be polite and ignore the…

  • Leader Resource 1 Yoga Pose
    Leader Resource 1: Yoga Pose
    From Faithful Journeys

    Start with this simple pose and add a few more. Practice poses so you can lead them without having to stop to read the next step. Children should remain quiet during yoga practice to maintain personal concentration. Invite children to breathe in to begin a pose, breathe out to finish a pose, and…

  • Leader Resource 2 About Pinwheels For Peace
    Leader Resource 2: About Pinwheels for Peace
    From Faithful Journeys

    Excerpted from the Pinwheels for Peace website. All text and images on website copyright 2007, Ayers & McMillan. Published with permission. The Project… In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word….

  • Leader Resource 2: Action Campaign Ideas
    From Faithful Journeys

    Possible Justice Issues Protest global warming Housing for homeless families Animal rights or spay/neuter campaign Endangered species protection Peace Marriage equality Possible Actions Write and send emails, postcards or letters Create holiday cards (such as valentines) with a message; to protes…

  • Leader Resource 2: Faithful Journeys Path Instructions
    From Faithful Journeys

    The Faithful Journeys Path is meant to be a large visual of a winding path that represents the journey we make as we translate our faith into action. In each session, you will add a signpost to the path, e.g., a green light (Session 1), Be Fair (Session 4), Build World Community (Session 13)….

  • Leader Resource 2: Fidget Objects
    From Faithful Journeys

    The idea of having a basket of “fidget objects” available during session activities comes from Sally Patton, author, workshop leader and advocate for children with special needs. A fidget basket is a simple, inexpensive way to include and welcome children who find it difficult to sit still or who…

  • Leader Resource 2: Guided Meditation
    From Faithful Journeys

    Use a chime, bell or rain stick to begin and end this meditation. Tighten your toes, and then relax them. Let your feet become still and quiet. Tighten your leg muscles, and then relax them. Let your legs become still and quiet. Tighten your tummy muscles, and then relax them….

  • Leader Resource 2: How to Lead a Spiral Dance
    From Faithful Journeys

    Adapted from the Dream Roads website, which also provides an animated illustration of a spiral dance. For use with Activity 2, Move It! Spiral Dance. Stand in a circle holding hands. Leader drops the hand of the person to their left and begins to move to the left, passing just in front of that…

  • Leader Resource 2: How to Play Chackgudo
    From Faithful Journeys

    Adapted from the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council website.Draw or tape a line down the middle of the space. Count off by twos to form two teams. Direct the teams to stand on opposite sides of the line….

  • Leader Resource 2: Justice Role Plays
    From Faithful Journeys

    Scenario 1 RICK: What do you think of that new guy in our class? GREG: He seems kind of weird. JOSH: Yeah, I mean, what kind of name is Harvinder? GREG: A weird name. RICK: And what’s up with that funny topknot turban he wears on his head? Does he ever take it off?…

  • Leader Resource 2 Picture Of Beatrix Potter 2
    Leader Resource 2: Picture of Beatrix Potter 2
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 2 Picture Of Clyde Tombaugh 2
    Leader Resource 2: Picture of Clyde Tombaugh 2
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 2 Picture Of Ethelred Brown
    Leader Resource 2: Picture of Ethelred Brown
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 2 Picture Of Sophia Lyon Fahs
    Leader Resource 2: Picture of Sophia Lyon Fahs
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 2 Picture Of The Change The World Kids In Costa Rica
    Leader Resource 2: Picture of the Change the World Kids in Costa Rica
    From Faithful Journeys

    Photo courtesy of the Change the World Kids. The Change the World Kids purchased a parcel of land to help reforest a migratory corridor in Costa Rica used by many species of birds. Here, a group from Vermont fills sleeves of dirt to plant fruit trees, at the Change the World Kids Vivero (tree…

  • Leader Resource 2 Signpost For Session 16
    Leader Resource 2: Signpost for Session 16
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost and attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 2 Signpost For Session 4
    Leader Resource 2: Signpost for Session 4
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost. During your closing circle, show it to the children and attach it to your Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 2 Signpost For Session 5
    Leader Resource 2: Signpost for Session 5
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost to add to your Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 3 Faithful Footprints
    Leader Resource 3: Faithful Footprints
    From Faithful Journeys

    Using different colors of paper, cut out Faithful Footprints to post on the Faithful Journeys Path. To promote inclusion, also provide wheelchairs (Leader Resource 4) as an alternative. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 3: Faithful Journeys Action Club Project Ideas
    From Faithful Journeys

    Organizations and causes a club could support An international project for children or communities, such as Grassroot Soccer or Heifer International American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) or local animal shelter Local food pantry, homeless shelter, or community action…

  • Leader Resource 3 Gift Catchers Instructions
    Leader Resource 3: Gift Catchers Instructions
    From Faithful Journeys

    Adapted from Barb Willmer’s Squigly’s Arts & Crafts website. Permission pending.There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote: You will need scissors, plain paper, and pencils, pens, or fine-tip markers….

  • Leader Resource 3: Magic Month Letter to Parents
    From Faithful Journeys

    Customize this letter and provide to Faithful Journeys parents well ahead of the children’s Magic Month presentation to the congregation. Dear Parents, In Faithful Journeys, we have been discussing magic as a pagan spiritual practice that combines energy, focus, and intention to effect positive…

  • Leader Resource 3 Picture Of Beatrix Potter 3
    Leader Resource 3: Picture of Beatrix Potter 3
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 3 Signpost For Session 10
    Leader Resource 3: Signpost for Session 10
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost to attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 3 Signpost For Session 12
    Leader Resource 3: Signpost for Session 12
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost and attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 3 Signpost For Session 13
    Leader Resource 3: Signpost for Session 13
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 3 Signpost For Session 15
    Leader Resource 3: Signpost for Session 15
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost and attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 3 Signpost For Session 3
    Leader Resource 3: Signpost for Session 3
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost. During your closing circle, show it to the children and attach it to your Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 3 Signpost For Session 8
    Leader Resource 3: Signpost for Session 8
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost to add to your Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 3: Song - Sing and Rejoice
    From Faithful Journeys

    “Sing and Rejoice” is Hymn 395 in Singing the Living Tradition, the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook.Sing and rejoice. Sing and rejoice. Let all things living now Sing and rejoice. Si… and Rejoice (MP3)…

  • Leader Resource 3: Worlds In Comparison
    From Faithful Journeys

    For use with Activity 5, Worlds in Comparison. Each group will need 3 lbs. of modeling dough; a plastic knife; a bread board or sheet of waxed or parchment paper for cutting modeling dough; Handout 1, Instructions; and Handout 2, Planet Name Worksheet. Used with permission from the Astronomical…

  • Leader Resource 4: Dough for Hungarian Kolacky
    From Faithful Journeys

    Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 three-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour Directions Combine butter and cream cheese completely. Add flour and mix well. Divide dough into 4 balls. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and chill for 24 hours.

  • Leader Resource 4 Making Tracks For Faith
    Leader Resource 4: Making Tracks for Faith
    From Faithful Journeys

    Promote inclusion by providing pictures of wheelchairs, using different colors of paper, as an alternative to Faithful Footprints to post on the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 4: Modeling Dough Recipe
    From Faithful Journeys

    One batch makes enough for two to four children to complete Activity 5, Worlds in Comparison….

  • Leader Resource 4 Signpost For Session 14
    Leader Resource 4: Signpost for Session 14
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost and attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 4 Signpost For Session 6
    Leader Resource 4: Signpost for Session 6
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost to add to your Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 4 Unconditional Love Letters
    Leader Resource 4: Unconditional Love Letters
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 5 Signpost For Session 9
    Leader Resource 5: Signpost for Session 9
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the signpost to attach to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 5 Trees for the Faithful Journeys Path
    Leader Resource 5: Trees for the Faithful Journeys Path
    From Faithful Journeys

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  • Leader Resource 6 UU Principles Matching Game Cards
    Leader Resource 6: UU Principles Matching Game Cards
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the game cards. Keep the adult language Principles separate from the children’s version. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 7 Signpost for Session 1
    Leader Resource 7: Signpost for Session 1
    From Faithful Journeys

    Cut out the traffic light. Color the bottom circle green if using a black and white version. During the Closing, show it to the children and attach it to the Faithful Journeys Path. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.

  • Leader Resource 8: UU Principles Song

    Lisa Rubin

    From Faithful Journeys

    Sing to the tune of “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” Seven UU Principles, Come and sing with me! One! Everyone is special, That’s what we believe! With a high five here and a high five there, Here a high five, there a high five, everywhere a high five … Everyone is special! That’s what we believe! Two!