Session 2: A Heritage of Love Part of Love Connects Us In This Section Introduction From Love Connects Us God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. — Christian scripture, 1 John 4:16 Our beloved communities are places... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Connects Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 15 Activity 1: Turning Circle Inside-Out 10 Activity 2: Story — Judith Sargent Murray: Turn Around 15... 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 Card stock in colors of red, pink, and orange Scissors, including left-handed scissors Hole punch String or yarn Heart shaped coo... Opening From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and matches or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Heart ornament... Activity 1: Turning Circle Inside-Out From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Make sure you have an open space large enough for all participants to stand in a circle with their ar... Activity 2: Story - Judith Sargent Murray: Turn Around From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Judith Sargent Murray: Turn Around" Preparation for Activity Read the story sever... Activity 3: Making Friendship Bracelets From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Embroidery floss or hemp cord in a variety of colors, masking tape, and scissors Chairs, tables, or oth... Closing From Love Connects Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home Optional: Friendship bracelets made in Activity 3 Preparation for Activity Download and... 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 work better? How long did it take for the... Faith In Action: Helping a Younger Religious Education Group From Love Connects Us Materials for Activity Embroidery floss or hemp cord in a variety of colors, masking tape, and scissors Chairs, tables, or other sturdy objects to which... Alternate Activity 1: Spirit of Love Collage From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Magazines, catalogues, and old calendars with colorful pictures and printed words to cut up for collage... Alternate Activity 2: Three Puzzles From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Three large floor puzzles Bell or chime Preparation for Activity Obtain three puzzles, each with at lea... Taking It Home From Love Connects Us God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. — Christian scripture, 1 John 4:16 IN TODAY'S SESSION... participants... Judith Sargent Murray Turn Around From Love Connects Us Like most children growing up in the American colonies before the Revolutionary War, young Judith Sargent attended church with her family on Sundays. Find Out More From Love Connects Us Learn about Judith Sargent Murray and explore her archivesUniversalist catechism she wrote in 1782, on the Judith Sargent Murray Society website.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Connects Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Connects Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.