Session 6: Love Is Eternal Part of Love Will Guide Us In This Section Introduction From Love Will Guide Us Love is strong as death. — Hebrew scripture, Song of Solomon, 8:6 I sometimes feel wrapped, cocooned in love. I often feel it most strongly right before I go to sleep. Then I think of my parents who died years ago and remember what the priest told me when I grieved for my father. "People die," he... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Will Guide Us Activity Minutes Opening 7 Activity 1: Story — Why Death Is Like the Banana Tree 10 Activity 2: Sharing Our Experiences of Death 10 Activity 3: Creating Memory Flowers 10 Activity 4: Ritual of Love and Remembering 13 Faith in Action: Cemetery Planting 45 Closing 10 Alternate Activity 1: Sharing... Spiritual Preparation From Love Will Guide Us Sit comfortably and take a few deep breaths. With paper and a pencil, create a life loss timeline. With one end representing your birth and the other representing today, mark on the timeline your experiences with death and loss. Think of the first time you experienced death.... Opening From Love Will Guide Us Materials for Activity ... Activity 1: Story - Why Death Is Like a Banana Tree From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "Why Death Is Like the Banana Tree" A large basket Objects related to the story such as a banana, a picture of a banana tree, moon rocks, a picture or model of the moon, an illustration of the phases of the moon, a young plant j... Activity 2: Sharing Our Experiences of Death From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Tips for Talking about Death with Children Preparation for Activity Read the leader resource. Optional: Explore more resources for talking with children about death and other difficult topics-see Find Out More. Description of... Activity 3: Creating Memory Flowers From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Green pipe cleaners White and green paper, scissors (including left-handed scissors), and tape Color markers or pencils Preparation for Activity Draw a simple leaf.... Closing From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 4, Source Star - The Harmony of Nature Pencils or markers Taking It Home Optional: Session 1, Handout 3, Our Sources Lyrics Optional: A recording of the song "http://smallscreen.uua.org/videos/before-you-start-for-love-will-guide-…... Faith In Action: Cemetery Planting From Love Will Guide Us ... Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Will Guide Us Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately afterward, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with any other team leaders and your religious educator. You might find it helpful to consider: Were all children actively engaged?... Activity 4: Ritual of Love and Remembering From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 13 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Letter to Parents - Ritual of Love and Remembering Heart-shaped stones, gems, or beads (or, any smooth stones) A decorative, shallow bowl A decorative vase A small table and a decorative cloth cover Chalice and matches, or... Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Concerns From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Felt candle-and-flame board (see Session 1, Alternate Activity 1) A basket of felt "flames" and a basket of felt "candles" Optional: LED/battery-operated tea lights or candles Preparation for Activity If needed, make a felt board by stapling or nail... Alternate Activity 2: UU Source Constellation - The Harmony of Nature From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, UU Source Constellation - The Harmony of Nature Leader Resource 1, UU Source Constellation Answer Sheet - The Harmony of Nature Night Sky display and push pins, tape, or sticky tack (Session 1, Opening) Gold and silver star stickers Penc... Alternate Activity 3: Circle of Life Walk From Love Will Guide Us Activity time: 20 minutes Preparation for Activity Select a fully accessible outdoor location for your walk, preferably on your congregation's grounds. Optional: If leaving the grounds, make necessary transportation arrangements and obtain parents' permission.... Taking It Home From Love Will Guide Us Love is strong as death. — Hebrew scripture, Song of Solomon, 8:6 I sometimes feel wrapped, cocooned in love. I often feel it most strongly right before I go to sleep. Then I think of my parents who died years ago and remember what the priest told me when I grieved for my father. "People die," he... Why Death Is Like the Banana Tree From Love Will Guide Us Based on a folk tale from Madagascar.... Handout 1: UU Source Constellation - The Harmony of Nature From Love Will Guide Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 1: UU Source Constellation Answer Sheet - The Harmony of Nature From Love Will Guide Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 2: Tips for Talking with Children about Death From Love Will Guide Us It is important to model to children that it is okay to talk about death. Affirm their feelings, questions, and comments without judgment. Respond honestly with simple but realistic language. Assure them you are open to talking with them and answering their questions.... Leader Resource 3: Letter to Parents Ritual of Love and Remembering From Love Will Guide Us Download and adapt, filling in the appropriate information in the parentheses. Provide to parents/caregivers a week before this session. ... Leader Resource 4: Source Star - The Harmony of Nature From Love Will Guide Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Love Will Guide Us Talking with Children about Death Find useful information on the Hospice Net website. http://www.amazon.com/Bereaved-Children-Teens-Support-Professionals/dp/… Children and Teens: A Support Guide for Parents and Professionals by Earl A. Grollman (Boston: Beacon Press, 1996) compiles the wisdom of... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Will Guide Us NEXT: Introduction Download all of Love Will Guide Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.