Come Into the Circle

This comprehensive how-to guide easily explains ways to create meaningful religious experiences for children and ways to incorporate them into multigenerational worship experiences. A religious educator for over 20 years and credentialed at the Master Level, Richards brings practical knowledge and a solid understanding of the spiritual needs of children to this useful and imaginative resource. The contents include suggestions on the form, style and elements of worship, plus an extensive collection of opening words and chalice lightings, meditations and prayers, stories, songs, sermons, and even complete orders of service to help you get started planning your worship services involving children. The rich variety of prayers and other resources are evidence of the contribution to these pages made by UU religious educators from around the country.