Connecting with the Earth

			Connecting with the Earth

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Author:Martha Nabatian

Publisher: Canadian Unitarian Council

Pub. Date: 1993

Available From: Free Spirit Literature, PO Box 415 RPO Corydon, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 3V3, Canada. Phone (800) 759-4889

Theme and Description

Sessions are based on Canada's geographical features: woodlands, prairies, oceans, lakes, rivers, and the Arctic. Helps participants develop a more spiritual relationship with the world around them.

Coals for Participants

To feel gratitude, awe, wonder, and respect for the land and nature's bounty
To appreciate their spiritual connection with nature
To develop an understanding of the wholeness and mystery of life
To gain an awareness of the communion of living and non-living components of the earth community
To understand and practice the sustaining use of natural resources.

Age Range Four groups: primary, junior, youth, and adult. Some activities may be used with different age groups. Centering activities are designed to be used with all ages together. Includes a closing intergenerational worship service.

Size of Group 6 to 15 in each age group

Space Requirements A medium-sized room for each age group, and a larger space for the ioint centering activity and closing intergenerational worship. Many activities are best done outdoors. Some sessions include cooking activities.

Number of Sessions 4 to 8, and an intergenerational service

Length of Sessions 1 to 1 1/2 hours

Leader Training A training session is recommended for all leaders to help them focus on the spiritual aspects of the

Limitations

Uses stories and songs that may be too sophisticated for the youngest participants.

Adaptability

This program is designed for small, multi-age groups, but may be adapted by experienced leaders for larger groups with members of a similar age. Inexperienced leaders, and those new to Unitarian Universalism, find this program especially accessible and easy to teach.

Unitarian Universalist Values The values expressed in the 7 Principles are an integral part of this curriculum.