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RELIGIOUS Children (Infant-Grade 5) Youth (Grades 6-12) Volunteering New Families Other Programs E-mail Lists Administrative Childcare is available on Sunday mornings during the service, at congregational meetings and BPOC events, teacher trainings and UU orientations. Please see the "Organizing Childcare" document for costs and procedures for arranging other childcare. |
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) PROGRAM
What Do We Do in RE?
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. More below at Activities
*Eugene Celebration Parade this Saturday, August 28, 2010. *Meet at 9:00 at 12th and Mill.
*Blessing of the Animals Service this Sunday AND Dr. Seuss Program:* This Sunday, August 29th, we will still offer childcare for Infants-Pre-K as well as K-5 Dr. Seuss with Katy! However, children are also welcome in the service. It is the Blessing of the Animals, so well behaved pets are welcome or you can bring a photo or collar (etc) for those who it might be too stressful to attend. The animals are blessed with our UU community water. 10:00 a.m.
*Labor of Love Workparty* September 5, 9:00-12:00, 12:00 potluck. Childcare (as space allows) for Infants-age 5. Jobs for elementary aged kids, teens and grown ups. Help set up the RE space, decorate, bulletin boards, cleaning, etc.
*Teacher Training:* September 10 6:00-8:30 and September 11, 12:00-5:00 (see newsletter for more info)
*Religious Education Registration*, September 5,12,19 and 26. All families are asked to stop by the registration table on one of those Sundays to check off their information. No new reg. forms this year unless a new one was not submitted last year.
*Water Ceremony -* September 12th*:* 9:00 and 11:00, fully Intergenerational and childcare for young children. Bring actual or representational water from your summer travels or excitements.
*First Day of RE and Teacher Dedication Ceremony AND first day with Rev. Alicia* September 19th, 9:00 and 11:00 Children join us at the beginning to meet the minister and appreciate the teachers, then head to class for first day activities.
*Curriculum Theme: Peace and Social Justice* - This year we will focus on the children and teens looking within, looking at their UU community and their outer community to reach out and make a difference. Our first intergenerational Community Service project of the year in conjunction with Green Sanctuary and Social Justice Committee will be *Crop Walk*. Children and teens are encouraged to collect pledges.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMITTEE 2009-2010 Laurel Allender 541-744-2680 Candee Cole, DRE 541-686-2775 |
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