#GiveRefugeesRest
A campaign by the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR-USA) to end Islamophobia and welcome refugees. www.giverefugeesrest.com
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Thumb pianos
Many thanks to Dan and Kathy Swenson for providing super cool thumb piano kits (that they made) for the K-2 class. Everyone had a great time putting them together with hammer, nails, and glue…
Globe/Snow
Day and night in action. Sledding!
Guest at Your Table
Here’s another story of hope: Irish Grace M. Ramirez We receive the Guest at Your Table offering on Sunday, January 17.
Candles
Classes joined together and made candles! Here are some proud candle makers (click to enlarge)… And here are some creations… Also, we continue to discuss the UUSC Guest at Your Table fundraising program. Here’s another story of hope: Lilian Castillo
Guest at Your Table
Classes joined together and discussed the UUSC Guest at Your Table fundraising program. We also made numerous collection cans so everyone can contribute. You can read one of the Guest at Your Table stories of hope here: Catherine Chvany and Alexander Strasser.
Fall/Winter 2015-16
As autumn ends our UU children have been reflecting on discussions about our Jewish and Christian heritage in their classes. Winter brings a short break from regular classes as we celebrate the holidays. 7th-10th grade class – Students are enjoying the Neighboring Faiths curriculum. Field trips have included First Congregational Church, Manhattan Mennonite Church, Manhattan … Continue reading Fall/Winter 2015-16
Thankful
Our Pre-K and K-2 classes made some adorable turkeys for table decorations. Be sure to add something you’re thankful for to an empty feather.
We can move!
Here are some of our Pre-K students enjoying pudding that they made themselves simply by moving and shaking their own bodies. Yum!
Ecuador!
On Sunday Jessica Long took everyone on a trip to Ecuador (where she counted hummingbirds while in college). We learned there are many many species of hummingbirds. When she was there, her job was to catch birds in a huge net and tag and then release them. Hummingbirds were often too smart to be caught … Continue reading Ecuador!