RE Weekly News 9/17/25

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September 17, 2025
عزيزي عائلات UUCMP،
This Saturday we will have our second annual outing to Gizdich Ranch – meet there between 10:30-12:30 to pick apples and enjoy a picnic lunch from their pie and deli stand.  This Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. service, we will have childcare available in the nursery.  At the 11:15 service we will have a “one-room schoolhouse” model for RE and will continue with a UU LEGO Values lesson on Transformation: We work together to transform our world into a better place for everyone.
Children begin with a welcoming circle time—lighting the chalice, sharing, centering, and hearing a story—before moving into hands-on activities. They can build with LEGOS, set up domino runs, explore dollhouses, create art, or enjoy quiet contemplative activities. This week’s lesson reminds us that:We are all part of the great web of life.We adapt to the changing world.We nurture relationships with each other, our communities, and the earth.Every person can make a difference.We are stronger when we work together.
September CoFM will take place after the service in the fireplace room.  Come join us for a weekend of connection, learning, play, and growth in community!
Warmly,ShannonShannon Morrison (she/her)Director of Religious Exploration, UUCMP
RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION LIBRARY – Karen Brown has put together another beautiful selection of books from our collection – many stories about Earth Day, Unitarianism, spiritual practices and beliefs can be found in the RE library. Come back and see what books you may want to check out for the youth in your life, or those young at heart.
???????THANK YOU OUR VOLUNTEERS!  We have been so lucky to have helping hands in RE – thank you to our volunteers: Ali Shappard, Suzanne Schmidt, Rebecca Irwin, Maren Martin, Max Cajar, Zeana Bey Davis, Alex Morrison, Lauren Keenan,  Jake and Alina Bagley,  Ryan and Lindsay Fondren, Marshall Grimm, Robin Jensen, Karen Judkins, and  Karen Brown for all your contributions.  Whether bringing food to share, helping to set or clean up, keeping our library tip top, or filling in for our teachers – your help is greatly appreciated!
??  Upcoming Activities & EventsSATURDAY Sep 20  – Apple Picking @ Gizdich RanchMeet at 10:00 am – lunch available at their Pie Shop & Deli                       All are welcome to attend!SUNDAY Sep 21 – 3rd Sunday CoFM MeetingSun Day In Monterey – Window on the Bay
هل يرغب طفلك بإضاءة الكأس؟ كل يوم أحد، نسعى لإيجاد طفل أو شاب متطوع لإضاءة الكأس. إنها طريقة ممتعة للأطفال للمشاركة في الخدمة. يمكن لـ DRE Shannon أن توضح للأطفال كيفية القيام بذلك قبل الخدمة إذا كانت هذه هي مشاركتهم الأولى أو إذا كانوا بحاجة إلى تذكير. زوروا Shannon صباح الأحد إذا كنتم مهتمين. ستجدون ورقة التسجيل لإضاءة الكأس على طاولة دروس الدين مع لوازم التلوين والأنشطة الهادئة. يرجى التأكد من تسجيل طفلكم إذا كان مهتمًا!