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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS Whom to Call during Children (Infant-Grade 5) Youth (Grades 6-12) Volunteering New Families Other Programs E-mail Lists Parent Resources Other Administrative Childcare is available on Sunday mornings during the service, at congregational meetings and BPOC events, teacher trainings and UU orientations. Unfortunately funds are not available to cover committees or other events. If you need childcare for a special event, ask your committee or group leader if the group can help fund it. Please see the "Organizing Childcare" document for costs and procedures. Candee Cole, DRE |
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) PROGRAM
CHILDREN and YOUTH
Religious Education Events - What's Happening?
Teacher Meeting
Saturday March 6th from 10:00-12:00. Meet in Room 5.
Coming of Age classes begin!
February 14, 2010: Applications accepted for both mentors and participants.
March 7th from 12:30 to 2:30: A brown bag informational meeting will be held in the sanctuary on for interested youth, their parents and prospective mentors.
April 11, 2010: Coming of Age classes begin.
This rites of passage program is designed to honor the transition from 8th and 9th grade to Youth, a major step on their way to adulthood. The program includes credo writing (statement of beliefs), a mentor program, leadership and team building retreats, a Vision Quest, and ropes course. We're also looking for people to help present the classes.
The Coming of Age Program … is Coming Your Way!
The UUCE is pleased to announce our latest Coming of Age Program for youth in 7th, 8th and 9th grades. In this exciting program, youth will be paired with mentors from our congregation as they explore values, examine rites of passage, work for social justice, challenge themselves, create a personal credo with Reverend Steven Ames and have fun!
A brown bag informational meeting will be held in the sanctuary on Sunday, March 7th from 12:30 to 2:30 for interested youth, their parents and prospective mentors.
For more information, contact Judy Shaw, chair, at judy_a_shaw@hotmail.com, or 541/434-2462; or call any committee member: Angie Hickman,
Easter Activities - Sunday, April 4
Join us for an Easter Hunt and other fun activities!
Family Fun Event Saturday, April 24
SAVE THE DATE! Tugman Park noon to 3pm.Games, picnic, family fun. More info to follow!
YOUTH SPRING CON(ference) April 9-11 (DATE CHANGE!)
A US Passport will be needed, so plan ahead! Spring Conference will be hosted in B.C. Canada this year, mid to late April, most likely. You will need a passport to go to this con! If you do not have a passport, it does take 3+ months to get one sometimes...so you should start working on this now. Also parents, we will be needing a letter from you to take your kiddo across the border, so look out for those instructions later as well.
Religious Education Classroom ~ March 2010
UU Identity Year
Indigo Promise ~ We can be peaceful people and help make a fair world.
Preschool ~ Spirit Play Group
March 7 ~ (story) The Hunter and His Dog
March 14 ~ Daylight Savings– Spring Forward!
Free Play and Art Exploration
March 21 ~ (story) Ferdinand the Bull
March 28 ~ NO RE—2nd week of Spring Break
K-5th Grade
March 7 ~ Doing Our Part to Create a Peaceful World
(story) Ferdinand the Bull
March14 ~ Daylight Savings– Spring Forward!
Peace Begin With You!
March 21 ~ It’s A Small World
March 28 ~ NO RE—2nd week of Spring Break
Principle 6 ~ The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.
We can be peaceful people and help make a fair world.
6th-8th Grade ~ Middle School Group
March 7 ~ Honoring Our Martyrs
March 14 ~ Daylight Savings– Spring Forward!
Hey! Who’s In Charge Here?
March 21 ~ Learning From Others — Forming Bonds
March28 ~ NO RE—2nd week of Spring Break
A typical Sunday at church (during the school year) begins with young children being dropped off early with their teachers and children and youth in Kindergarten-8th grade attending the beginning of the service where they can participate in stories or songs, hear the choir and experience our intergenerational community. At 9:15 and 11:15 the kids go to their class groups and usually begin the day with a morning sharing time and candle lighting. They may sing a song or read something interesting that connects with the topic.
Lessons include topics around peace, social justice, character building, learning about world religions, other cultures, the environment and much more! A story, movement activities and crafts all connect to the lesson theme. Free play time is also offered. The main focus of the program is to build deep connections between the children/youth and the UU community and to provide a safe place for young people to explore their beliefs and just be themselves.
CHILDREN'S CLASSES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
| Waterskippers (ages 0-3) The infant/toddler room is a safe, comfortable place for children to explore and play and have a snack. Experienced adults care for your child while you join the service upstairs. Drop off is at 8:45 and 10:45am Windwalkers (ages 3-5) Preschoolers participate in activities, songs and stories and learn about fairness, kindness and sharing. Snack is provided. Drop off times are 8:45 and 10:45am Grades K-5 (Grades K-5 at 9:00 and K-1 at 11:00 ) The children participate in circle, hear songs and stories and have age appropriate activities on the weekly topic. Group projects, art, discussion, games, and sharing can also be a part of the activities. Snack is provided. During each service. Children begin upstairs with their family. Middle School Youth Group (Grades 6-8) This group participates in an engaging curriculum and organizing community service projects for others in need. Extra-curricular activities such as trips, conferences and pizza parties are also offered. During each service. Youth begin upstairs with their family.Meets during the second service only. Group begins at 11:00 sharp. YRUU High School Group (Grades 9-12) This group provides support and discussion on applying UU principles to everyday challenges and problems in real life. Group also plans worships, overnight, and other activities outside of Sunday morning. Meets during the second service only. Group begins at 11:00 sharp. First Sundays of the month, the youth join the congregation for the opening. |
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMMITTEE 2009-2010 |
Unitarian Universalist Church
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