Session 12: Stewardship Is a Sign Part of Signs of Our Faith In This Section Introduction From Signs of Our Faith In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught. — Baba Dioum,... Session-at-a-Glance From Signs of Our Faith Activity Minutes Opening 3 Activity 1: Story — Know Yourself 15 Activity 2: "The Magic Penny Song" 5 Activity 3: Time, Talent, and Treasure 15 Activity... Spiritual Preparation From Signs of Our Faith Think about a time you gave generously of your time, talent, or finances. How did you feel? What does your generosity dance feel like? Do you sometimes... Opening From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Centering table A chime or bell Newsprint,... Activity 1: Story - Know Yourself From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Copy of the story, "Know Yourself" A few coins Large box for donations Optional: Fidget basket (see Sess... Activity 2: "The Magic Penny Song" From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, "The Magic Penny Song" Lyrics Newsprint, markers, and tape Recording of "The Magic Penny Song... Activity 3: Time, Talent and Treasure From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Stewardship Actions - Time, Talent, or Treasure?... Activity 4: The Ritual of Offertory From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Items used by the congregation for offertory collection, such as baskets or pledge envelopes Optional:... Activity 5: Where Does the Money Go? From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Congregational Needs Five buckets, masking tape, and a marker Offertory basket Twelv... Activity 6: Third Emblem From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Stoles Craft materials Optional: Leader Resource 4, Third Emblem Preparation for Activity Review or find... Closing From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED battery-operated candle Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape... Leader Reflection and Planning From Signs of Our Faith With your co-leaders, reflect on the session. What went well? What would you do differently next time? Were you able to find ways that every child could... Faith In Action: Canvass From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Optional: Leader Resource 2, Letter to Parents Preparation for Activity Once the congregation starts planning the canvass, ask th... Alternate Activity 1: Leadership in Action - Collecting the Offertory From Signs of Our Faith Materials for Activity Offertory collection baskets Activity 4, The Ritual of Offertory Leader Resource 2, Letter to Parents Preparation for Activity... Alternate Activity 2: Leadership in Action - Sharing the Plate From Signs of Our Faith Preparation for Activity Ask worship leaders how a project is chosen to share your congregation's offertory. If possible, arrange for the children to... Alternate Activity 3: Conservation Is Stewardship From Signs of Our Faith Description of Activity Children help conserve the congregation's resources. Ask the group if their family has ways to save money. Do they use cloth to... Alternate Activity 4: Signing The Magic Penny Song From Signs of Our Faith Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, "The Magic Penny Song" Lyrics Newsprint, markers, and tape Recording of "The Magic Penny Son... Taking It Home: Stewardship Is a Sign From Signs of Our Faith In the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught. — Baba Dioum,... Know Yourself Ayat Jamilah From Signs of Our Faith Beautiful Signs, A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents by Sarah Conover and Freda Crane (Boston: Skinner House, 2010). All rights reserved. Handout 1: The Magic Penny Song Lyrics From Signs of Our Faith Malvina Reynolds, copyright 1955 and 1958 by Northern Music Corporation, renewed 1986; permission pending.Love is something if you give it away, Give it... Leader Resource 1: Stewardship Actions - Time, Talent, or Treasure From Signs of Our Faith Picking up trash outside the congregation Buying muffins at the congregational bake sale fundraiser Bringing muffins for a snack to share in RE Attendin... Leader Resource 2: Letter to Parents From Signs of Our Faith Dear Parents and Caregivers, The children in the Signs of Our Faith program are learning about stewardship. Today we discussed ways to share our "time,... Leader Resource 3: Congregational Needs From Signs of Our Faith Pay rent or mortgage on building Pay electric bill Fix broken window Pay minister's salary Buy crayons Give to community groups helping people who are... Leader Resource 4: Third Emblem From Signs of Our Faith This is the official chalice of the Unitarian Universalist Association.Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for... Find Out More From Signs of Our Faith The UUA publication Stewa… The Joy of Giving has resources for all ages. Find more stewardship resources from the UUA's Annual Program Fund on the UUA's... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Signs of Our Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Signs of Our Faith (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.