Monday, October 15, 2018

October 14, 2018 -- Theme: Sanctuary



It was a really engaging day of Spiritual Exploration.  We looked at Sanctuary as a place of safety and shelter.  During the Story For All Ages, I told the story of The Umbrella Sanctuary.  Since it was a beautiful sunny day we did a group project outside.  We transplanted some flowers from our side yard for sanctuary inside during winter.  Each kid took home a potted plant, and many potted some to brighten our Children's Chapel space, to make it even more sacred and welcoming of a space.  Transplanting was followed by an impromptu game of tag (the labyrinth was the "safety/sanctuary"). GREAT to see siblings and older kids helping the littlest ones out, and friendships taking root. PreK / K I didn't get photos of at 11am but they had a blast creating safe sanctuaries (and villages, water slides, etc.) for stuffed animals.  We talked a little about how we might provide "sanctuary" for friends simply with a smile, checking on them if they trip, offering to walk them to the nurse's office, listening, or setting up a play date.  At the 11am service, we mentioned the Sanctuary Movement, and that some UU churches are an actual physical sanctuary for families who need it.  

Note:   Last Sunday we introduced our worship theme for October of Sanctuary.  We first discussed it as a sacred space, and specifically, that it is the term used in both Christian and Unitarian Universalist congregations to describe the space where people gather together for worship services.  We explored pictures of our own UCM sanctuary and then children chose to either make a model of a sanctuary or create stained glass images.  We discussed things we already do or MIGHT do at home--either inside or outside--to create a type of sanctuary space at home.  

Next Sunday:  How can we each find our own inner sanctuary when we need it.  We'll explore some mindfulness techniques to practice that allow us to center ourselves and take a break from the busy and topsy turvy world around us.   


































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