
United Church of Christ
United in Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, we welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all.
The Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ (UCC) equips a courageous Church alive with Christ’s transforming love.
Join Cindy Maddox, Reuben and Mackenzie from First UCC in Northfield for this week’s conversation and reflection.
Materials: candle lighter or matches; Advent Wreath with five candles; optional: print the instructions
How to: Set an unlit Advent Wreath in an accessible space for children. Light all four Advent Wreath candles and invite everyone to observe how the flame moves from the lighter or match to the candle.
Reflect:
Materials: paper, colored pencils or markers
How to: Invite participants to draw portraits of their favorite furry (or scaly!) friends, either a pet at home, from their classroom or in the neighborhood. If they don’t have a pet, it’s a great chance to use their imagination!
Hosting a reverse advent calendar donation drive? Check in with kids to learn how their Daily Giving Challenge is going and offer encouragement to keep going (or restart relaxed efforts). Share donation drop-off instructions as the due date approaches.
Giving Plates for the Caregivers
How can we “fill the buckets” of those who share their love with the world? Our teachers, caregivers, and health care providers are all in need of extra support and encouragement. Use these instructions to create a Giving Plate together. Encourage youth to take their decorative plates home, fill them with treats, and share them with a caregiver in their life.
Have your children choose one of the poems below, or write their own.
Enjoy these treats,
We think you’re GREAT!
Because of you
we celebrate!
Enjoy these sweets,
And this gift of art.
Our world is brighter
Thanks to your big heart
Reflect:
United in Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, we welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all.
The Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ (UCC) equips a courageous Church alive with Christ’s transforming love.