 The options below will be used during worship during the "Wiggle, Wander, and Wonder" portion of our time together. Zoom Options:1. Craft and Chat (interactive) Hang out with others in the Zoom room to discuss how air sustains life. While you talk about the suggested questions below you can keep your hands busy with one (or both!) of these crafty activities. Crafty option A: Make your own paper fan. Using any piece of paper you have handy, fold it back and forth, accordion-style, to make a simple paper fan. You might decorate it with simple drawings or doodles or write down some of the responses to the questions as you discuss the questions below with friends. Never made a fan like this? Here are some easy instructions. Crafty option B: If you have a printer at home you can print this week's coloring book. Fold it into quarters and color away while sharing conversation with others on Zoom. Discussion Questions for All:
2. Breath Prayer (solo, contemplative) Breath prayer is a practice that utilizes the rhythm of our breath for prayer. Choose a short sentence or mantra for your prayer today. As you breathe in, you silently pray the first part of your prayer. And as you breathe out, you silently pray the second part of your prayer. For example:
You might open a Bible and use a favorite Psalm or other passage of scripture as a starting place for your breath prayer. Or you can use one of these samples to spark your creativity:
You will want to either log out of Zoom or mute your speakers so you're not distracted by the other people talking in the Zoom room. Set a timer to return at the designated time. In-Person Options:1. "That Goes Where?" interactive game for all ages led by Patti Watson (Pioneer-Blachly Hall) We might not always think about it, but we use air all day, every day. The Earth is covered in air and has a sort of air-filled bubble around it called the atmosphere. The atmosphere of Earth does many jobs, and one of the most important is that it helps keep our planet warm enough to live on. The process of keeping it warm is known as the greenhouse effect. Have you ever been in a greenhouse for plants before? What was it like? One thing you may have noticed is how warm it was. The greenhouse traps the sun’s rays and keeps everything inside it warm, which is the ideal climate for plants to grow. This is exactly how our atmosphere works for us. It traps the sun’s rays and keeps our planet at a temperature at which we can survive. Unfortunately, one issue our world is facing is that too many gasses are being released into our atmosphere, which is causing our planet to get too warm too quickly. Thankfully, there are many things we can do to help slow this down. Today, we’re going play a game and explore one of those things— composting—and how it can help improve the air quality on Earth. 2. Breath Prayer (Sanctuary) Breath prayer is a practice that utilizes the rhythm of our breath for prayer. Choose a short sentence or mantra for your prayer today. As you breathe in, you silently pray the first part of your prayer. And as you breathe out, you silently pray the second part of your prayer. For example:
You might open a Bible and use a favorite Psalm or other passage of scripture as a starting place for your breath prayer. Or you can use one of these samples to spark your creativity:
3. Quiet Meditation in the Sanctuary Each week we'll reserve the Sanctuary as a quiet place for contemplation, meditation, and prayer. Consider moving around the room to a different place - the chancel, balcony, and floor are all options! You may want to sit with your eyes closed or open. You're welcome to walk quietly, stretch, or lay down. You may choose to journal or draw.  Comments are closed.
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