Session 11: Worshipping Together Part of Signs of Our Faith, Grades 2-3: Being UU Every Day In This Section Introduction From Signs of Our Faith A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character.... Session-at-a-Glance From Signs of Our Faith Activity Minutes Opening 2 Activity 1: UU Worship 10 Activity 2: Story — Worship at Camp Taylor 5 Activity 3: Worship Components 10 Activity 4: Worship Planning Stations 20 Activity 5: Mini-Worship 15 Faith in Action: Multigenerational Worship Closing 3 Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action... Spiritual Preparation From Signs of Our Faith Think of a worship service you attended or helped plan that was particularly moving. Why was it so? What worthy matters were addressed in the service? Which elements of the worship particularly touched you? What worship rituals mean the most to you? Perhaps worship is not one of your favorite... Opening From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Cloth for centering table Preparation for Activity If the group designed an Opening ritual in Session 9, set out materi... Activity 1: UU Worship From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Crayons or washable markers Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Tape sheets of newsprint to work tables, a hard floor, or low on walls where all the children will be able to reach them for drawing.... Activity 2: Story - Worship at Camp Taylor From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Worship at Camp Taylor" Leader Resource 1, Illustration - Worship at Camp Taylor Optional: Fidget basket (see Session 1, Leader Resource 2, Fidget Objects) Preparation for Activity Read the story to become familiar with it. Activity 3: Worship Components From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Common Worship Components for Children Preparation for Activity Download Handout 1. Adapt as needed to suit practices in your congregation. Copy for all participants and co-leaders. Description of Activity... Activity 4: Worship Planning Stations From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Copies of Singing the Living Tradition and Singing the Journey Arts and crafts materials A poster or handout of the seven Principles Optional: Recorded music, a... Activity 5: Mini-Worship From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Copies of Singing the Living Tradition Material created and gathered in Activity 4, Worship Planning Stations Optional: Music, and a music player Preparation for Activity Arrange seats in a... Closing From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Stoles, including extras for visitors Optional: Items needed for new Closing ritual (Session 9, Activity 4) Preparation for Activity... Leader Reflection and Planning From Signs of Our Faith What went well in this session? What would you do differently next time? Did children understand what different parts of the worship are for and how they work together? How is the group functioning? Do all members participate? Is attendance steady?... Faith In Action: Multigenerational Worship From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Handout 1, Common Worship Components for Children Preparation for Activity Review the congregational worship calendar with congregational staff and lay leaders. Schedule a multigenerational worship service that the children can help plan. Schedule one or two preparation... Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action - Group Chalice Lighting From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice and matches or lighter Preparation for Activity Work with the congregational worship leader to designate a worship service where participants may light the chalice. Communicate with families to schedule dates. Alternate Activity 2: Leadership in Action - Children's Chapel From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 60 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Copies of Singing the Living Tradition Optional: Music player and assorted recorded music Optional: Materials gathered for Activity 5, Worship Planning Stations Preparation for Activity... Alternate Activity 3: Leadership in Action - Hymnbook Drive From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity A copy of Singing the Journey Preparation for Activity On the UUA's website read about Singing the Journey, the supplement to the Unitarian Universalist hymnbook Singing the Living Tradition. Prepare to talk to the children about why the congregation would benefit from... Taking It Home: Worshipping Together From Signs of Our Faith A person will worship something, have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts, but it will out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and our character.... Worship at Camp Taylor From Signs of Our Faith Ricardo and his grandparents arrived at Camp Taylor for the congregation's weekend retreat. This was Ricardo's third year at the retreat and he had been looking forward to this weekend for months. He helped bring the bags to their cabin.... Handout 1: Common Worship Components for Children From Signs of Our Faith Adapted from "Components of Worship" by Rev. Barbara Pescan, in the UUA's Spirituality Development Conference manual (Boston: UUA, 2005). After serving churches in Oak Park, IL, West Redding, CT, and Evanston, IL, Barbara Pescan has retired and is living Gathering — Asks us to come together as a... Leader Resource 1: Illustration - Worship at Camp Taylor From Signs of Our Faith Illustration by Ginger Wyatt.Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From Signs of Our Faith Unitarian Universalist worship varies from community to community. Visit the UUA's website to read about comm… practices and worship theory. The UUA website also has information on planning and leading multigenerational worship. The UUA WorshipWeb is a vast resource, searchable by keyword, with... 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