Thursday, December 10, 2020

Dec. 6th Children's Chapel: What does it Mean to Be a People of Stillness?



Theme: What does it mean to be a People of Stillness? We talked about how this time of year can feel really busy, and full, like when you plug in a power tool.  I had an electric pencil sharpener and electric toothbrush both going at once to show how crazy it can feel if you get too busy shopping, cooking, crafting, and doing all the other holiday tasks!  

To tap into the holy, sacred part of this holiday season, our faith calls on us to "unplug" whenever possible and be present.  Mindful Movements can slow our minds and bodies to be more present and aware.  Susan Koch led us in three mindful movements.  Two are in the video below. (10 mins.) and then just a fun, playful one by Liz Benjamin!  

Click here to learn and practice two mindful movements with Susan and a fun, silly movement with Liz (Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me)!  

💗 Thank you to the families who joined and to Liz and Susan!  


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Upcoming: THIS Sat. 4-4:30pm No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant... Zoom style!  Set up a fun background or bring your pet along for this lighthearted telling of the Christmas Story.  More info and ideas here.  Find us via the same "Join Children's Chapel" button you use each Sunday at ucmvt.org or here: https://zoom.us/j/97118215324


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Sun. Dec. 13th, Children's Chapel, 9:15-9:45am
Sarah Rosenthal joins us to share a picture book about Hanukkah and to share from her own practice of celebrating it.  Bring the dreidel from your care package in case we have time to touch on playing dreidel (it's pretty hard to play via Zoom but we can practice spinning it!) Click "Join Children's Chapel" at ucmvt.org at 9:10 or so.  


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