RE Ugentlige nyheder 3/5/25

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March 4, 2025
Hello UUCMP Families,
Last Sunday we introduced our them this month: TRUST. I trust that there are several signs of spring emerging. Perhaps, like me, your eyes have feasted upon such signs such as daffodils emerging or weeds springing up around your yard – or maybe it’s itching and watering that have been your indicators. I hope you and your families get the opportunity to go play outside and enjoy the return of the sun and warmer weather; blossoms and weeds.
The Nursery (6 months to age 5) teachers will have a simple craft and snack along with free choice play activities in the nursery – it’s Playdough Sunday so the kids will get to play with a fresh batch of homemade dough, rolling, cutting shapes and more.
Elementary (ages 5-11) teachers will have an activity and discussion about the story for all ages and the role of trust in our lives. They will get a chance to play outside before we come in for a morning snack. Elementary children will also get to make their own cloud dough.
Our Teens and Tweens (12+) will continue Crossing Paths – with Islam. Last Sunday they learned about the 5 Pillars of Islam and will further discuss the significance of Ramadan in the lives of Muslims.
Warmly,Shannon


RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION LIBRARY – Karen Brown has put together another beautiful selection of books from our collection – many stories about Martin Luther King, 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.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION – Please be sure to Register for RE Programming 2024-25.  This will help us best prepare for your child, keep you in the loop for upcoming events and activities and build our community.  Printed copies of the registration are available if you are having difficulty with the google form.
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THANK YOU OUR VOLUNTEERS!  We have been so lucky to have helping hands in RE – thank you to our volunteers:  Jake and Alina Bagley,  Andrea Papanastassiou,  Catherine Fergusen, Alex Morrison,  Monique Romero, Lindsay Fondren, Amy Blondell, and  Karen Brown for all your contributions in February.  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 & EventsFebruary 28 – Ramadan Begins at Sunset (Islam)(concludes with Eid al Fitr March 29)March 4 –    Fat Tuesday / Shrove Tuesday / “Pancake Day” (Christianity)March 5 –    Ash Wednesday – Start of Lent (Christianity)March 14 –  Holi – Hindu Spring FestivalMarch 20 –   Spring Equinox (Ostara)Nowruz “Persian New Year” begins at Sunset (Iran)Learn More about Spring FestivalsMarch 29 – Parents Night Out  – 4:30 -8:30 for children 5+$35 for first child additional siblings $20 each.  We will provide a pizza dinner, movie, snacks and activities for the kids while parents get the night off!  Register in advance and sign in at the Fireplace Conference Room that night!
? Would your child like to light the chalice?Every Sunday we try to find a child or youth volunteer to light the chalice. It’s a fun way for kids to participate in the service. DRE Shannon can show kids how  before the service if it’s their first time or they need a reminder. See Shannon on Sunday morning if interested.    The Chalice Lighting sign up sheet will be at the RE table with our coloring and quiet activity supplies.  Please be sure to sign your child up if they are interested!
?? VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDUPDATED for 2025!  Whether you’re willing to bring an activity or a snack to share, help one time or be an extra set of hands if we are short-staffed or volunteer monthly you can  Tilmeld dig HER!  Vi sætter pris på din hjælp, uanset om du arbejder direkte med vores børn eller for at gøre vores UUCMP-campus til et sikkert og sjovt sted at være!