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The Program The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic who would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. — Confucius Toolbox of Faith invites fourth- and fifth- grade participants to reflect on the qualities of our Unitarian Universalist faith, such as integrity, courage,...January 6, 2016 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
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February 24, 2015 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
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February 24, 2015 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
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February 24, 2015 | From Toolbox of Faith
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Circle the words that are related to the biblical prophet, Miriam. Words may run up, down, sideways or diagonally....Handout | November 9, 2014 | For Children | From Toolbox of Faith
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Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Choose closing song(s), chant(s), or reading(s) from options provided under "Description of Activity" or from those regularly used in your congregation. As needed, write the words on newsprint, and post....Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Listening, Spiritual Practice
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Tool of the Day - a level Chalice and candle Safety matches and long fireplace matches Small dish for spent matches Candle snuffer Council candles (a tea light or votive candle for each participant, or some to share if group is very large) One tea...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Listening, Spiritual Practice
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Adapted with permission from UU World, Summer 2006, "Righteous among the nations: Israel honors two Unitarians for heroism in World War II" by Michelle Bates Deakin, UU World contributing editor and author of Gay Marriage, Real Life: 10 Stories of Love. Read or tell the story....Story | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Tool of the Day - a flashlight Chalice and candle Safety matches and long fireplace matches Small dish for spent matches Candle snuffer Council candles (a tea light or votive candle for each participant, or some to share if group is very large) One...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Listening, Spiritual Practice
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Tool of the Day - a glove Chalice and candle Safety matches and long fireplace matches Small dish for spent matches Candle snuffer Council candles (a tea light or votive candle for each participant, or some to share if group is very large) One tea...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Listening, Spiritual Practice
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The Universality of Love in the World's Religions Though their teachings differ in many significant ways, Jesus, Confucius, Mohammed, Buddha, and other spiritual teachers each discovered on their own what theologian and author Karen Armstrong calls "a beautiful base note of compassion... the last...November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
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Where to Find the Tool of the Day You can purchase an auto mechanic's listening tool, which resembles a medical stethoscope, online from Tool Source or Harbor Freight Tools, or another online vendor. If your congregation's membership includes medical professionals, you may be able to borrow a...November 9, 2014 | From Toolbox of Faith
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Images of Courage and Conviction Cut out, photocopy, or print out images from magazines, newspapers, textbooks, websites, wall calendars, and/or non-profit organizations' annual reports and fund-raising appeals. Visit a library that has a photocopier and peruse history picture books. You may also...November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
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Activity time: 12 minutes Materials for Activity Tool of the Day - water in a water bottle Chalice and candle Safety matches and long fireplace matches Small dish for spent matches Candle snuffer Council candles (a tea light or votive candle for each participant, or some to share if group is very...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Listening, Spiritual Practice
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Hear "If I Had a Hammer" The YouTube website has vignettes of several perform… of the song, "If I Had a Hammer." One video includes clips of performances by Peter, Paul, and Mary; Trini Lopez; the Mitch Miller Band; and Pete Seeger, who wrote the song with Lee Hays when they were members of The...November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
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Children, Democracy and Unitarian Universalist Faith Read an essay by Tracey L. Hurd. She writes, in part: Whether active or passive, we're all part of the political process and the choices we make for our participation influence our children. Recent research shows that young adults who vote are...November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith
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Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Tool of the Day - a paintbrush Chalice and candle Safety matches and long fireplace matches Small dish for spent matches Candle snuffer Council candles (a tea light or votive candle for each participant, or some to share if group is very large) One...Activity | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of FaithTagged as: Listening, Spiritual Practice
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Step 6: To tape the sides, open your bag and stand it upright. Step 7: Cover the sides with duct tape. Laying the tape vertically will help make the bag easy to fold. In addition, placing your hand in the bag will give you a solid surface, making the sides easier to cover. Trim off any excess tape.Leader Resource | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith -
Step 1: Lay your paper bag down on a flat surface with the bottom flap of the bag facing down. Step 2: Rip several strips of duct tape. These will be used to cover the side that is facing up. Step 3: Tape the front of the bag, overlapping each strip slightly. You can lay your strips horizontally,...Leader Resource | November 9, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith -
The story, "Answer Mountain," comes from What If Nobody Forgave? and Other Stories, Second Edition, edited by Colleen M. McDonald (Boston: Skinner House, 2002), available from the UUA online bookstore....November 9, 2014 | For Grades 4-5 | From Toolbox of Faith