Author: s.nelson

February 2022

 

 

ALUMINUM CAN COLLECTION CONTINUES!

Did you know that Michael Oldfather has been helping the RE kids collect aluminum cans for recycling – FOR YEARS! (So many years that I’ve lost track.) The money made for turning in the can has provided funds for several causes … read more.

January 2022

 

OUR WHOLE LIVES (OWL) for 7th – 9th Graders

Our Whole Lives (OWL) class for 7th-9th graders begins this month and continues through May. This centerpiece of the OWL series provides a variety of engaging activities so that participants build values, interpersonal skills, and knowledge. The … read more.

December 2021

HOLIDAYS & HOLY DAYS

In December we continue our deep dive into a variety of fall and winter Holidays and Holy Days: Diwali, Hanukkah, Midwinter/Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Mardi Gras and more! 

 

OUR WHOLE LIVES (OWL) for 7th – 9th Graders

Is your teen ready for Our Whole Lives? … read more.

Trunk or Treat

Many thanks to Sylvia Beeman for sharing materials to make birdfeeders on Halloween.

After that, we went out for Trunk or Treat and it was lovely fun! Thanks to everyone for participating in the trunk displays, carnival games, and treat distribution!​




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October 2021

It’s October! Let’s have some outdoor fun! Trunk or Treat is the perfect opportunity to “mask up!”

 

 

 

September 2021

 

The first day of school has come and gone.  With the new school year, new joys and worries have likely arrived as well. As the Religious Education leader for our UU community, I’d like your input on how to navigate the path ahead for the … read more.

August 2021

 

GATHERING IN-PERSON 

We continue our low-key religious education classes through August.  We talk. We paint. We play. We have fun. That’s what summer is about.

More structured classes begin in September and we’ve begun looking for volunteer teachers. Classroom teachers are given a complete curriculum to follow … read more.

July 2021

FULL, IN-PERSON GATHERING IS HERE!  In June the RE program began the transition to  in-person gathering. Our children have enjoyed playing with familiar toys, art projects, and conversation with others. The adults who brought them have enjoyed viewing the online services together as a group … read more.

June 2021

IN-PERSON GATHERING IS AROUND THE CORNER!  In July we expect to begin gathering in the sanctuary, in-person. To ease the transition for our UU children, we’ll begin having Sunday RE starting June 13. There will be a sitter in the nursery and class in the … read more.

Outdoor fun

We’ve enjoyed a lot of activities during this pandemic year…

Using hammer and nails.

Personalizing walking sticks.

Gardening at Wonder Workshop

Building birdhouses.

 

But our teddy bears long for our return so back we go!