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The Program “It is not a matter of thinking a great deal but of loving a great deal, so do whatever arouses you most to love.” —St. Teresa of Avila, The Interior Castle (1575) At the core of our Unitarian Universalist community are our seven Principles. The Principles encompass all the...January 11, 2016 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
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Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing.Leader Resource | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
Cut out the large circle and the 7 small circles. Punch holes where indicated. After children color the small circles the color associated with that Principle, tie the small circles with yarn to hang from the large circle, and hang the large circle with yarn to display mobile....Handout | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us -
Materials for Activity Information about various tree-planting campaigns Poster paper and markers, and masking tape Can or box for collecting money Preparation for Activity Explore tree-planting options at the Arbor Day Foundation; membership in the Arbor Day Foundation is $10 and members receive...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity A large cardboard box, such as an appliance container Leader Resource 2, Amazon Animals Construction paper - green, and a variety of shades of brown Crayons and markers Scissors, including left-handed scissors, and glue Preparation for Activity Set...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Magazines and catalogs to cut up Construction paper - two sheets for each child, one red sheet and one sheet in another color Glue sticks and scissors (including left-handed scissors) Preparation for Activity Gather magazines or catalogs with diver...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access Newsprint, markers, and tape 4 sheets of construction paper Preparation for Activity Explore this PBS “Zoom” website and other reputable sites that suggest projects kids can do when they join together as a group to help others. Find out about...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 5 minutes Preparation for Activity Read the list of people in the Description of Activity so you will be comfortable sharing the pronunciations and descriptions with the group....Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Construction paper in two contrasting colors, scissors, and a marker Transparent tape Preparation for Activity Cut construction paper into 3x12-inch strips. Make 21 strips in one color and 6 in the other color. Number the 21 strips of paper for the...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Adapted from Flower Communion by Reginald Zotolli. This author has given Unitarian Universalist Association member congregations permission to reprint this piece for use in public worship. Any reprints must acknowledge the name of the author.Leader: By exchanging flowers in this service,...Handout | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Adapted from a story by Janeen K. Grohsmeyer in her book Lamp in Every Corner: Our UU Storybook (Boston: Unitarian Universalist Association, 2004). Used with permission. In the city of Prague, in the land of Czechoslovakia, in the year nineteen hundred and twenty three, there was a church....Story | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds UsTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, Beauty, Community, Diversity, Flower Communion, Interdependence, Joy, Simplicity, Unitarian Universalism -
Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Flower Ceremony Service Centering table (Opening) Vase or container to hold tissue paper flowers Tissue paper flowers made in Activity 3, Flower Making Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1 for anyone who will read a part of the service.Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Sheets of tissue paper in multiple colors Green chenille pipe cleaners Preparation for Activity Cut the tissue paper into 5x7-inch rectangles, enough for each child to have at least five. Arrange tissue paper rectangles and chenille for children to...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The Flower Ceremony - A Plain and Simple Beauty" Leader Resource 1, Norbert Capek Optional: "The Flower Ceremony" coloring sheet Preparation for Activity Read the story....Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Flower Ceremony The Unitarian Universalist Association online Leaders Library has readings, prayers, and ceremonial words for use in a Flower Ceremony. Dr. Norbert Capek For more about the life of Capek, see the biography, Norbert Fabian Capek: A Spiritual Journey by Richard Henry (Skinner House,...October 20, 2014 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Flower Ceremony Service Tissue paper flowers made in Activity 3, Flower Making Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle A vase for flowers Cloth for centering table Preparation for Activity Arrange to conduct a flower...Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
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Not all Unitarian Universalist congregations use the same rituals, and the use of ritual within a congregation can vary. Your history of participating in religious ritual may be positive or negative. Use this spiritual preparation activity to acknowledge your feelings or memories of ritual in a...October 20, 2014 | For Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us