CHILDREN'S CHAPEL December 13, 2009

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL 12/13/09 - PRAYER

OPENING WORDS: Open your hearts to the wonder of worship.Open your minds to the search for meaning and truth.Open your eyes to the miracle of creation. Open your arms to the embrace of loved ones. Open your souls, and let the divine sweep in. Rev David Usher-adapted

HYMN #389 (with hand gestures) Gathered Here in the Mystery of the hour Gathered here in one strong body Gathered here in the struggle and the power Spirit draw near

CHALICE LIGHTING #452 Life is a gift for which we are grateful. We gather in community to celebrate the glories and the mysteries of this great gift.

Rainbow Candles/Principles

CHILDREN'S AFFIRMATION:

We are Unitarian Universalists. We are people with open minds, helping hands, and loving hearts. (with hand gestures)

OFFERTORY - Today's offering will be shared 50/50

DISCUSSION OF PRAYER
Do you pray?
What kind of prayers? (table grace, bedtime prayers, same? different?)
Do you hear prayers that other people say?
Do UUs pray?
What kind of prayers?

BEDTIME PRAYER HANDOUT:

May I open my heart

To the Spirit of Life

May I be grateful for the goodness in my life (name something you are grateful for)

May I offer forgiveness to myself and others (say sorry to someone or for something)

May I remember those who love me and whom I love (name those you love and who love you)

Blessed be

and Amen.

CRAFT: UU Rainbow Prayer Beads

CLOSING: Carry the Flame