As
you may have noticed, there's a lot of change on the horizon for UUCMP
Religious Exploration! Last week, we sent Shams off with cake,
goodbyes, and well wishes for her new job. We are all very grateful for
her time and effort here developing our RE program.
With
that said, I'm very excited for the new year and serving as the Interim
D.R.E. It looks like 2016 has a lot of potential for great
happenings. If you are interested helping R.E. thrive, there are lots
of opportunities for volunteers. The Committee for Family Ministries is
looking for fresh faces, helpers are always welcome in the classrooms,
or even providing snacks for our kids and teens is appreciated! Check
out the sign up for Sunday volunteering here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/
http://www.signupgenius.com/
Our
parent resource table, located outside my office in the RE Corner of
the new hexes, has some fun seasonal activities to take home. There's
also a large selection of books and movies for all ages in the R.E.
Lending Library. Be sure to stop by and take a look!
Upcoming Events
Thursday, 12/24
is the annual Christmas Eve service at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Please note
that both are a multi-generational service and children are encouraged
to join in the festivities. The nursery is available to parents for a
quick escape, but no official childcare will be provided.
Sunday, 12/27 There is no OWL. Grades 7-12 will be combined in the fireside room for some fun games and snacks lead by JT Mason and Katie Schwirzke. Pre-K - 2nd Graders will be exploring the curriculum called “Growing Times” with Teacher Karli.
Teachers Tara & Maisy will have the older Elementary kids engaged in fun and learning. And as always, the nursery will be open for babies and toddlers.
Teachers Tara & Maisy will have the older Elementary kids engaged in fun and learning. And as always, the nursery will be open for babies and toddlers.
Sunday, 1/3 Owl will resume with Bonnie Fernandez and JT Mason leading the workshop on Disability and Other Diversity Issues.
Please check out the signup genius to see if you can provide snacks for our hungry teens!
http://www.signupgenius.com/
http://www.signupgenius.com/
Saturday, 1/9 The Committee for Family Ministries will be hosting a REvisioning Retreat and potluck brunch from 9:00-1:00. We'll be discussing our proposed calendar for the year and asking for input for what we want to see happen for our children and youth. Are we meeting the needs of young families? How do we build connections between youth and older members? Bring your energy and ideas. A vibrant RE program is vital to grow and sustain our church. Please RSVP to me at dre.cassidy@uucmp.org if you need childcare for this event.
Also Saturday, 1/9
5:00-8:00 Explore Sacred Chanting with Shams. We will gather for
approximately 3 hours to explore sacred chanting from a variety of
traditions, including UUism, Paganism, Sufism, Buddhism, Judaism,
Hinduism and more. Do you have a favorite chant practice? Would you
like to use mindfulness to explore the effect of chanting on your
mind/body/spirit? We'll sing, journal, and reflect together on the
praxis of sacred chant in solitude and in community. Suitable for
adults and mature youth. Suggested $30 donation benefits UUCMP. This
was a gavel offering that needs a few more people to go forward. Bring a
journal and some sustenance for yourself, or to share.
(843) 819-7942
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