Tapestry of Faith: Curricula and Resources for Lifespan Faith Development

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  • Faith In Action: Children As Part of the Congregational Community
    Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 1, Six Pillars Writing instruments Simple prizes Preparation for Activity Read Six Pillars of Balanced Youth Ministry on the UUA website, so you understand each pillar. For each pillar, prepare realistic examples of ways children...
    in Signs of Our Faith, Grades 2-3: Being UU Every Day
  • Opening
    Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Recorded sound effects and other sounds, and appropriate media player Tool of the Day - a listening tool Optional: Large sea shells for "hearing the ocean" Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint,...
    in Toolbox of Faith, Grades 4-5
  • Activity 3: Role Plays
    Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint sheets "Authority," "Majority," and "Consensus," from Activity 2 Preparation for Activity Read the description of this activity. Then, come up with scenarios to offer the group for role play in addition to those presented here....
    in Signs of Our Faith, Grades 2-3: Being UU Every Day
  • Faith In Action: We Celebrate Holidays
    Description of Activity The theme of Unit 5 is "We celebrate holidays." Use one of the many traditional service projects associated with various holidays or design your own Faith in Action activity based on the customs and practices of your congregation....
    in Chalice Children, in Preschool
  • Closing
    Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home handout Markers or crayons Preschool chalice Optional: Envelopes, hole punch, and yarn or ribbon Preparation for Activity Download and adapt Taking It Home and make a copy for each child....
    in Chalice Children, in Preschool
  • Activity 1: Free Play
    Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Name tags Variety of free play options, such as toys, a puzzle, a storybook, manipulatives, dramatic play props, and markers and paper Supplies for a free play activity relating to Halloween Preparation for Activity Make name tags for the children ...
    in Chalice Children, in Preschool
  • Activity 3: Circle Time
    Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice-lighting words, written on newsprint Chalice with tea light flame or other preschool chalice option Feelings Chart or Feelings Flashcards by Todd Parr Preparation for Activity Post the chalice-lighting words on the wall near the Circle Time...
    in Chalice Children, in Preschool
  • Activity 4: Story
    Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Story book Preparation for Activity Choose a story from the following suggestions: Little Boo by Stephen Wunderli, 2014. The leaves fall, the wind blows, and one little pumpkin seed tries and tries to be scary. But he doesn't scare anyone . . ....
    in Chalice Children, in Preschool
  • Activity 1: Opening Scenario
    Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Read the scenario and facilitator notes in the Description of Activity. Prepare to present the scenario and facilitate the conversation that follows in such a way as to ensure the emotional and spiritual safety of people of color and/or...
    in What We Choose: Ethics for Unitarian Universalists
  • Activity 6: Circle Games
    Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the games and songs. Display any posters you have made. Description of Activity Gather in a circle on the floor. Play the games and sing the songs. Keep the pace brisk to help the children stay focused. Welcome, Chalice...
    in Chalice Children, in Preschool