Broken up into seven weeks' worth of lessons in four different themes, this resource will be your go-to guide for when hard things happen in the world and in our communities. Based on the overarching theme of “Listening to God,” these lessons help children to think about where God is in hard times. Themes included are;

Listening to the World:

o   How do we explain war to children? What does our theology say?

o   Why do we protest? How do we understand what is happening?

Listening to Ourselves:

o   How do we talk to children about grief?

Listening to One Another:

o   What can our faith tell us about anti-racism, oppression, anti-ableism, and inclusion?

Listening to Creation:

o   What can we learn from various Creation stories?

o   What can we learn from how trees talk to each other?

o   How can we participate in ACTive listening?

Our mission in these lessons is to encourage children and youth to recognize how God is working in the world, as well as within themselves, during challenging moments. This collection of lessons aims to help leaders feel more comfortable engaging in tough conversations with young people.

Curriculum Structure:

• Each week is comprised of a variety of activities and discussion prompts for integration.
• Throughout the curriculum there are several leader resources to help leaders feel confident with materials and topic.
• Designed for learning with all ages – purposely friendly for children and teens.
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