Session 6: All Ages Offer Gifts Part of Windows and Mirrors In This Section Introduction From Windows and Mirrors The elder cannot be an elder if there is no community to make [them]... an elder. The young child cannot feel secure if there is no elder, whose silent... Session-at-a-Glance From Windows and Mirrors Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Where Do We Mix? 5 Activity 2: Story —The Children's Crusade 15 Activity 3: Window/Mirror Panel — The Age I Am... Spiritual Preparation From Windows and Mirrors Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Make yourself comfortable and light a candle to mark the time as different from other activities. Opening From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, suc... Activity 1: Where Do We Mix? From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Congregational newsletters, flyers, calendars, and announcements about events such as worship, fellowshi... Activity 2: Story - The Children's Crusade From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Children's Crusade" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker... Activity 3: Window/Mirror Panel - The Age I Am From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels Optional: Blank paper or card stock, cut to a size that can be... Activity 4: Creating a Congregational Event From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Sheets of newsprint listing congregational events, from Activity 1, Where Do We Mix? Newsprint, markers... Closing From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Taking It Home handout Optional: A copy of Session 1, Leader Resource 2,... Leader Reflection and Planning From Windows and Mirrors Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What... Faith In Action: Multi-Generational Congregational Event From Windows and Mirrors Materials for Activity Notes from Activity 4, Creating a Congregational Event Leader Resource 2, List of Ages and Life Stages Newsprint, markers and tap... Alternate Activity 1: Making Pastoral Cards for All Ages From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Card stock for cards Optional: Envelopes for cards Arts and crafts material... Alternate Activity 2: Come Sing a Song with Me From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Piano or guitar Song books such as Rise Up Singing by Peter Blood and Annie Patterson (Bethlehem, PA: S... Taking It Home: All Ages Offer Gifts From Windows and Mirrors The elder cannot be an elder if there is no community to make [them]... an elder. The young child cannot feel secure if there is no elder, whose silent... The Childrens Crusade Kate Rhode From Windows and Mirrors From What if Nobody Forgave? and Other Stories, by Kate Rhode, edited by Colleen McDonald (Boston: Skinner House, 2003). Used with permission. Handout 1: Congregational Event For All Ages From Windows and Mirrors Use these questions to consider how people of different ages might enjoy or find meaning in an activity or event at your congregation.... Leader Resource 1: Invitation to Participate From Windows and Mirrors Dear [name], We would love to have you join our Windows and Mirrors (grades 4/5) religious education program on (date, time).... Leader Resource 2: List of Ages and Life Stages From Windows and Mirrors Use this list as a reference during the activities in this session to ensure you include multiple age and stage-of-life perspectives.... Find Out More From Windows and Mirrors Intergenerational, or Multigenerational, Community Many Unitarian Universalist congregations value multigenerational community in theory more than in... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Windows and Mirrors NEXT: Introduction Download all of Windows and Mirrors (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.