Author: s.nelson

UUSC Guest at Your Table

Here are two stories about the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) and how its Guest at Your Table program is raising support and awareness of its work to advance human rights. Bulelwa Panda “Through my journey I’ve found out that God loves me the way that I am and that being LGBTI isn’t a curse … Continue reading UUSC Guest at Your Table

Holiday Crafting

A good time was had by all at the holiday craft and cookie decorating event. Here are just a few of the folks who came. Many thanks to Carolyn, Austin, and Katherine for staffing the tables. Click on any picture to start a slideshow.

Michael Servetus Academy

Here are the details which the 7th grade and Up class discussed (and discussed some more and discussed some more) about the forming of the Michael Servetus Academy. OPTIONAL was a huge theme in our discussions with students wanting to offer choice in most situations. Choice in activity participation, choice in electives, choice in dining, … Continue reading Michael Servetus Academy

Trunk or Treat

Many thanks to everyone for participating in Trunk or Treat. We had tons of fun. If you’ve got your own pictures to share, please send them to Sandy to post. Click on any picture to start a slideshow.              

Tour of the Florida Keys

Many thanks to Deirdre Greeley (and Carrie and Lauren) for taking us on a tour of the Florida Keys – our final tour of the summer. We were introduced to buried treasure, unique animals, and delicious food. The Key Lime pie was quite tasty and many of us wanted seconds. (Recipe available). Click on an … Continue reading Tour of the Florida Keys

Tour of the Galapagos Islands

Many thanks to Diane Barker for taking us on a tour of the Galapagos. Among other things, we learned about the many animals living on the islands. Some birds communicated by mimicking each other.  Later, we got to draw pictures of any animal we wanted. Click on an image to start the slideshow.  

Tour of Finland

Many thanks to Ellen Meyer and Ari Jumpponen for taking us on a tour of Finland. We read stories about the Moomins (mischievous trolls), saw beautiful pictures, and ate delicious treats. Nick especially enjoyed the troll lore and that they could fly through vacuums! Click on an image to start the slideshow.      

Tour of Italy

Italy is beautiful! The scenery and architecture is truly spectacular. Many thanks to Christopher Renner for taking us on a tour via pictures – and pastry! We talked of Romulus and Remus again and learned a little Italian, too: ciao and bella. We even learned a catchy song using our new words. And the yummy … Continue reading Tour of Italy

Tour of Maps

Many thanks to Eli Martinson (and Kim Martinson) for taking us on a tour of maps! Among other things, we learned how maps can help us solve problems. We even got to make our own map of the UUFM property. No two were the same! Click on an image to start the slideshow.