Session 16: Special Worship Services Part of Chalice Children In This Section Introduction From Chalice Children 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 Tradition Unitarian... Session-at-a-Glance From Chalice Children Activity Minutes Activity 1: Free Play 15 Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition 5 Activity 3: Circle Time 5 Activity 4: Story 5 Activity 5: Special Worsh... Spiritual Preparation From Chalice Children Take time before the session and find a quiet place for reflection. What are the salient features of a special worship service at your congregation? The... Opening From Chalice Children Description of Activity In the Chalice Children program, sessions begin with Activity 1, Free Play rather than a formal Opening. The chalice is lit in... Activity 1: Free Play From Chalice Children Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a storybook, manipulatives, dramatic pl... Activity 2: Circle Rhymes Transition From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle Rhymes posters Preparation for Activity Display the Circle Rhymes posters from Session 1. Activity 3: Circle Time From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, The Flower and Water Ceremonies Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice... Activity 4: Story From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: "The Flower Ceremony,... Activity 5: Special Worship Service, Flower Ceremony From Chalice Children Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, The Flower and Water Ceremonies Fresh flowers of many different varieties, at least ... Activity 6: Circle Games From Chalice Children Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any posters you have made. Two new songs and... Closing From Chalice Children Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelope, hole punch, and yarn or... Leader Reflection and Planning From Chalice Children Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leader: How do we feel about what went on during this session? Why?... Alternate Activity 1: Water Ceremony From Chalice Children Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, The Flower and Water Ceremonies Pretty tablecloth Attractive, clear vase or pitcher ... Alternate Activity 2: Sharing of Breads From Chalice Children Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Pretty tablecloth Variety of breads, including some that are gluten-free, and baskets Cutting board and... Taking It Home From Chalice Children 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 Tradition IN TODAY'S... Leader Resource 1: The Flower and Water Ceremonies From Chalice Children Adapted from The Flower Communion: A Service of Celebration for Religious Liberals by Reginald Zottoli with permission from the Unitarian Universalist... Leader Resource 2: Special Worship Service Basic Elements From Chalice Children Materials for Activity Items needed for the service Service altar items Materials for a supplementary, sensory activity Optional: Digital camera or... Find Out More From Chalice Children Read more about the Flower Ceremony.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Chalice Children NEXT: Introduction Download all of Chalice Children (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.