Session 16: We are Active Creators of our Faith Part of Love Connects Us In This Section Introduction From Love Connects Us Each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint ... discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Connects Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Covenant Charades 15 Activity 2: Story — The Treehouse Rules 10 Activity 3: Acting on Ou... Spiritual Preparation From Love Connects Us Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for about five minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Welcoming and Entering From Love Connects Us Materials for Activity Handout 1, Covenant Key Words Pencils Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1 for all participants.... Opening From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and matches or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1,... Activity 1: Covenant Charades From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Five index cards A bag or basket A timepiece (minutes) Preparation for Activity Write these phrases fro... Activity 2: Story - The Treehouse Rules From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "The Treehouse Rules" A copy of your congregation's covenant Preparation for Activ... Activity 3: Acting on Our Covenant From Love Connects Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Timepiece (minutes) Preparation for Activity Write the words of James Vila... Closing From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Taking it Home Scissors Preparation for Activity Decide how you want the children to cut apart the Rain... Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Connects Us Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it better? Was the Covenant Charades game fun for... Faith In Action: Covenant Quilt or Banner From Love Connects Us Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Situations Fabric in bright, complementary colors and patterns Fabric markers Scissors... Alternate Activity 1: Our Congregation's Covenant From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A copy of your congregation's covenant Preparation for Activity Obtain a c... Alternate Activity 2: Covenant Categories From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 2, Situations Scissors Glue sticks or rolls of cellophane tape... Alternate Activity 3: Covenant Ritual From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Tea light candles and a lighter A large, shallow bowl of sand Preparation for Activity Make sure it is... Alternate Activity 4: Covenant Key Words From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Covenant Key Words Basket or bag Preparation for Activity Print out Handout 1. Cut apart the... Taking It Home: We are Active Creators of our Faith From Love Connects Us Each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint ... discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of... The Treehouse Rules From Love Connects Us The treehouse was built on the congregation's grounds over three Saturdays in September, using donated lumber and the donated labor of the families who... Handout 1: Covenant Key Words From Love Connects Us LOVE PEACE SPIRIT SEEK CHURCH TRUTH SERVICE LOVE LAW HELP DWELL ANOTHER TOGETHER COVENANT... Handout 2: Situations From Love Connects Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing... Find Out More From Love Connects Us Covenants in Unitarian Universalism There are several accounts of how the Unitarians and Universalists developed a set of Principles in 1960 and covenan... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Connects Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Connects Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.