Greetings UUCMP Family and Friends!
I
hope everyone had a meaningful weekend as we celebrated the life and
work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. last Monday. UUCMP was well
represented in the annual parade in Seaside with more than 20 members
and friends marching together.
Last
week, grades 7th-12th were combined for games and discussion,
lead by Katie Schwirzke. It was a large group and she kept everyone
entertained and engaged. If you'd like to support Katie, this week, in
promoting the 7 principles for our high school group, please let me know
you are willing to volunteer.
The 7th-9th grade OWL
class will begin the Relationships unit this week, lead by Warren Finch
and Bonnie Fernandez. What defines a healthy relationship? How can
our participants learn to recognize what's important in a partnership?
It's Mystery
Buddies Time!
Be a Mystery Buddy and Have Fun Connecting Across the Generations
Mystery Buddies begins on Sunday, Feb. 14 and ends on
Sunday, March 20. Adults (18-98) and children and teens (K-12) can sign up for
participation in the Mystery Buddy program by putting their contact information
on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by Feb 7 or by contacting JT Mason.
Mystery Buddies is a great way for children and adults of
our congregation to learn more about one another and perhaps even forge a
connection for life
Each child or youth is paired with an adult and they
exchange information about themselves by writing anonymous notes to one
another. Each note contains clues about their likes and dislikes,
personal gifts and talents, or hobbies or “list of favorites.” For six
weeks, the Mystery Buddies will exchange these notes, small handmade items, and/or
thoughtful tokens of friendship. On the final Sunday (March 20th) we will
have a Mystery Buddy reveal party.
After signing up, each participant will receive specific
information about the Mystery Buddy program, helpful hints for giving clues to
your Mystery Buddy, and weekly reminders. JT Mason can also help you navigate any absences during the
short, 6 week program.
Mystery Buddies is a fun and important way we support and strengthen our
congregation and the faith development of our kids.
By
taking just a little time out each week, we touch hearts across the
generations, deepen our connections, and experience more loving
community. As children connect with adults and feel themselves a part of
the larger congregation, they grow in understanding what our UU faith is
all
about. Their lived experience of inherent worth and dignity, that “aha”
spark
that everyone matters, matures as their understanding of the adults
around them
becomes more complex and their own value is recognized. It's a whole lot of fun and we hope you'll join in the
festivities.
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! Remember, you don't have to be a parent of
a child currently in a program to help out. Have a special talent or
passion? Come share it with the youth! Talk to me about organizing
family outings, leading a workshop, or even providing a smiling face to
welcome new families on Sunday mornings. A vibrant R.E. program is vital
to grow and sustain our church. Remember, we’re raising the next
generation of U.U.s! Check out the sign up for Sunday volunteering here:
All families are welcome to join the music department in a variety of ways as well. Right now, Camille is starting a Children's Choir, open to any student in grades 3-8. This choir will meet once a week between January 17th-February 28th to learn a special song for the Sunday service on 2/28. If your child is interested, please contact Camille today at music@uucmp.org.
Our
parent resource table, located outside my office in the RE Corner of
the new hexes, has some fun seasonal activities to take home, such as a
"My UU Principles" booklet, coloring sheets, and "Family Mealtime
Questions" handout.
There's
also a large selection of books and movies for all ages in the R.E.
Lending Library. This month's featured books are on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream for equality. Be sure to stop by and take a look!
Blessings,
Cassidy
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