Youth Religious Education Lesson Descriptions

October 6th at 10:15am

Spirit Play for Prek & K

The story for this Sunday is “A Bad Case of Stripes” based on a book by David Shannon. The theme for this class is transformation.

Moral Tales and Faithful Journeys for 1st – 3rd Grade

CREATE MAGIC, CHANGE THE WORLD
We’ll explore the Shared UU Value of Transformation. Participants learn a concept of “magic” based on focusing one’s energy on purposeful, positive action to change the world in a positive way. We discuss ways some spiritual practices, such as the pagan practice of magic, lead us to involvement and faithful action in the world.

Toolbox of Faith for 4th – 6th Grade

FLEXIBILITY
Duct tape symbolizes flexibility. This session provides opportunities for participants to reflect on the value and qualities of developing an open mind and a flexible faith. We’ll discuss the Unitarian Universalist expectation of change and flexibility in one’s understandings and beliefs and consider what it means to live with changeable answers.

Neighboring Faiths for 7th & 8th Grade

Visiting a Unitarian Universalist Worship Service
This Sunday the class will visit the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale to observe a Unitarian Universalist worship service from a different UU church. The class leaves DUUC at 10:00am and will return at noon.

High School Youth Group

Traveling the Path of Changing Ourselves
We reflect on the many ways we change, with a particular emphasis on how change is a constant in our lives. We quote Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher: “Change is the only constant in life.” We also reflect on how our bodies feel when we experience change and how we can stay centered during change.