Session 16: Special Worship Services
Session 16: Special Worship Services
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Roots hold me close; wings set me free; Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me. — "Spirit of Life," Hymn 123 in Singing the Living...
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Activity Minutes Activity 1: Free Play 15 Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition 5 Activity 3: Circle Time 5 Activity 4: Story 5 Activity 5:...
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Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. What are the salient features of a special worship service at your...
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Description of Activity In the Chalice Children program, sessions begin with Activity 1, Free Play rather than a formal Opening. The...
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Materials for Activity Name tags Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a storybook, manipulatives, dramatic play props, and...
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Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters from Session 1. Description of...
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Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, The Flower and Water Ceremonies Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice with tea...
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Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: "The Flower Ceremony, A Plain and...
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Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, The Flower and Water Ceremonies Fresh flowers of many different varieties, at least one for each...
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Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any posters you have made. Two new songs and games-Five...
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Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelope, hole punch, and yarn or ribbon...
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Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leader: How do we feel about what went on during this session? Why? What was the...
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Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, The Flower and Water Ceremonies Pretty tablecloth Attractive, clear vase or pitcher of water...
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Materials for Activity Pretty tablecloth Variety of breads, including some that are gluten-free, and baskets Cutting board and knife...
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Roots hold me close; wings set me free; Spirit of Life, come to me, come to me. — "Spirit of Life," Hymn 123 in Singing the Living...
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Adapted from The Flower Communion: A Service of Celebration for Religious Liberals by Reginald Zottoli with permission from the Unitarian...
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Materials for Activity Items needed for the service Service altar items Materials for a supplementary, sensory activity Optional: Digital...
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Read more about the Flower Ceremony . Explore Carl Seaburg's The Communion Book and other resources for special services that are available...
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Section Menu
- Session 16: Special Worship Services
- Introduction
- Session-at-a-Glance
- Spiritual Preparation
- Opening
- Activity 1: Free Play
- Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition
- Activity 3: Circle Time
- Activity 4: Story
- Activity 5: Special Worship Service, Flower Ceremony
- Activity 6: Circle Games
- Closing
- Leader Reflection and Planning
- Alternate Activity 1: Water Ceremony
- Alternate Activity 2: Sharing of Breads
- Taking It Home
- Leader Resource 1: The Flower and Water Ceremonies
- Leader Resource 2: Special Worship Service Basic Elements
- Find Out More
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Program Structure
- Leader Guidelines
- Implementation
- Before You Start
- Resources
- Facilitator Feedback Form
- Participant Feedback Form
- Session 1: Welcome
- Session 2: A Tour of the Inside of Our Congregation
- Session 3: A Tour of the Outside of Our Congregation
- Session 4: Making Chalices
- Session 5: All Around Us
- Session 6: Chalice Necklaces
- Session 7: The Beauty of Nature
- Session 8: Fruit Chalices
- Session 9: Chalice Flannel Board
- Session 10: Helping Others
- Session 11: A Special Jigsaw Puzzle
- Session 12: Family Snack Party
- Session 13: Feeling Sad
- Session 14: Weddings and Other Services of Love and Union
- Session 15: Babies
- Session 17: Wondering About Stars
- Session 18: Wondering About the Moon
- Session 19: The Wonder of Weather
- Session 20: Rainbows
- Session 21: Dreams
- Session 22: Imagination
- Session 23: My Shadow
- Session 24: Block Sunday
- Session 25: Teddy Bear Month — Friendship
- Session 26: Teddy Bear Month — Sick!
- Session 27: Teddy Bear Month — Lost!
- Session 28: Teddy Bear Party
- Session 29: Closing Sunday
- Session 30: Halloween
- Session 31: Thanksgiving
- Session 32: How Many Days Until Christmas?
- Session 33: Winter Lights
- Session 34: Valentine's Day
- Session 35: Easter
- Session 36: Earth Day
- Session 37: Mother's/Father's Day
- Handouts in Chalice Children
- Leader Resources in Chalice Children