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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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NOTE: Childcare is available, with two week's prior notice, for activities held at the church. Please plan ahead. Ask your committee or group leader to arrange childcare with Regina Boker 686-6688.RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) PROGRAM
CHILDREN and YOUTH
Religious Education Calendar of Events 2008
The “Advent Garden” Service— Sunday, November 30 6:00-8:30pm Sponsored this year by The Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPs), this is a silent service for children and adults to come together to celebrate the return of the light. Walk the spiral path of evergreens to the center where you will light your own candle and place it on the path. The first hour (6-7pm) is set aside for families with young children, including babes-in-arms. After 7pm, families with older children, teens and individuals walk the spiral. You may sit quietly for the entire ceremony or leave quietly as needed.
1st Sunday Family Service—”Celebrations of Light” with Rob Tobias and Candee Cole,
Sunday, December 7, 10:15-10:40 Join us for children’s candle lighting, stories of light celebrations, and a sing-a-long by local Peace Activist/Local Musician/Song Writer, Rob Tobias.
St. Lucia Day Party and Processional—Sunday, December 14 9:00 and 11:00 During Children’s Religious Education, classes, the children and youth will learn about the Swedish celebration of St. Lucia, eat traditional goodies, and create parade costumes. Children and teens will be invited to participate in a processional after each service.
Holiday Family Traditions and Rituals Idea Share—Sunday, December 14, 10:15-
10:45 and 12:30-1:30 Rev. Steve Landale w/ Candee Cole will offer idea share forums after each service for people to share healthy winter holiday family traditions/rituals. Childcare will be extended for this gathering.
Winter Solstice Fair in Religious Education —Sunday, December 21, 9:00 and 11:00. The children and youth will be learning about Winter Solstice today, and will be led in a short child-centered ritual for the season...as well as have a chance to create and drink delicious Cider! Members of our UU pagan community will assist with the curriculum today.
Hanukkah and Winter Solstice Party and Concert—Sunday, December 21, 6:30-8:00
This interfaith gathering is sponsored by Rob Tobias, The Covenant of UU Pagans, The UUCE Religious Education program, and the local Jewish community. Winter Solstice and Hanukkah both begin on December 21 this year, so this celebration will include local musicians, lighting the Hanukkah candles and prayers, a Solstice ritual with calling of the 4 directions, plus goodies, dancing and joy! All ages welcome, $5-10 sliding scale suggested donation at the door, no one turned away.
Christmas Eve Service and Mitten Tree—Monday, December 24, 6:00 p.m. Our traditional intergenerational candle lighting service and Mitten Tree offering. A child dedication ceremony, lots of familiar songs and fun stories will be offered! Bring used or new mittens, gloves, scarves, warm hats or socks. Items will go to families experiencing homelessness. At 8:00, adults and older children/youth are invited to a more meditative service, that also includes the traditional candle lighting and Mitten Tree.
No Religious Education Classes December 28 and January 4.
Childcare offered on these days for Infants-5th grade. One service at 10:00
January—Curriculum Theme: Unitarian Universalism
4 No R.E. Program (childcare only)
10 Pageant Meeting and Practice 1:00-6:00 (specific times TBA)
11 R.E. Classes Begin
17 Pageant Rehearsals 1:00-6:00 (specific times TBA)
24 Pageant Dress Rehearsals 1:00 and 3:00
25 Centennial Celebration Pageant – Intergenerational Services
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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 Earthkeepers (Grades K-2 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. Snack is provided. During each service. Children begin upstairs with their family. Firekeepers (Grades 2-3 at 11:00) This group participates in a wide variety of fun projects and activities on the weekly topic. Snack is provided. During each service. Children begin upstairs with their family. Chalicelighters (Grades 3-5 at 9:00 and 4-5 at 11:00) This class responds to the needs and questions of this age group. Group projects, art, discussion, games, and sharing. A 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. 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. |
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Religious Ed Committee 2008
Melanie Namkoong—Chair 484-9843 Nancy West—Chair Elect 431-6815 Laurel Allender, Scribe—744-2680 Anndee Lloyd-Burchett, member at large—686-6630 Judy Shaw Martha Hardwick Candee Cole, DRE 686-2775 Religious Education Advisory Committee 2008 RE PAGE Adult RE |
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