Faith Curriculum Library: Tapestry of Faith: Building Bridges: A World Religions Program for 8th-9th Grades

Closing

Part of Building Bridges, Grades 8-9: A World Religions Program

Activity time: 2 minutes

Materials for Activity

  • Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle
  • Taking It Home handout
  • Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape

Preparation for Activity

  • Download, adapt, and copy Taking It Home for all participants.
  • Optional: Write the closing words on newsprint and post it where it will be visible to all participants.

Description of Activity

Gather the group around the chalice. If needed, relight the chalice.

Distribute Taking It Home. Invite the group to form a circle, join hands, and say together:

This is our Unitarian Universalist circle of faith. We are connected with all that lives. We continue with all that seek. We belong with all who love. Go in peace until we meet again.

Extinguish the chalice together.