March 18, 2026I awoke very early this morning, drawn into the quiet of the dark before the sunrise. In these still hours, I find myself tending to a few small, waiting tasks—writing this article, paying a bill, starting a load of laundry. There’s something about the quiet, undistracted time that makes space for focus and … Continua a leggere RE Weekly News 3/18/26

March 11, 2026Hello RE Families!  Our explorers will continue their lessons centered on our March theme of Paying Attention.  We will also have an interactive activity to learn more about UU women as it is Women’s History Month.  The nursery will be available for free-choice play activities and Tasha has an age appropriate craft planned … Continua a leggere RE Weekly News 3/11/26

March 4, 2026Hello Religious Explorers!  This Sunday will be the Parent and Child orientation for K1 OWL – our lower elementary students participating in this program.   Parents and children who plan to enroll in the program will attend the orientation during the second service, beginning after the Story for All Ages.  Parents will meet … Continua a leggere RE Weekly News 3/4/26

February 25, 2026When we meet again this Sunday it will be March 1st!  A new month, new theme and new focus on historical figures as we will be celebrating Women’s History.  Kids will meet in their age groupings (Lower Elementary 4-6, Upper Elementary 7-11 and Teens/Tweens 12-15) and will have activities centered on our March … Continua a leggere RE Weekly News 2/25/26

February 18, 2026Dear Religious Explorers and Families,Last weekend was a fairly quiet weekend at the church as many families were out of town or under the weather over the holiday weekend.  We welcomed back the Ruan family!  Teens were able to gather in their classroom downstairs to thread yarn through whistles and discuss current events … Continua a leggere RE Weekly News 2/18/26

February 11, 2026Dear Religious Explorers and Families,Thank you to everyone who joined us for intergenerational fun at the First Friday Game Night last week!   There is another opportunity for connection and fun this Saturday – a FUNdraiser for UUCMP and Valentine’s celebration. Music, food, dancing and make-and-take crafting!  $10 suggested donation for individuals, $25 … Continua a leggere RE Weekly News 2/11/26

February 4, 2026Dear Religious Explorers and Families,It is February and the theme for the month is Embodying Resilience. February is also Black History Month, and we will be sharing stories of Black Americans—past and present—whose lives reflect courage, creativity, and perseverance. In addition, Lunar New Year is celebrated this month, bringing many rich traditions, stories, … Continua a leggere RE Weekly News 2/4/26

January 28, 2026Dear Religious Explorers and Families,The next time we gather, it will be February! Our theme for the month is Embodying Resilience. February is also Black History Month, and we will be sharing stories of Black Americans—past and present—whose lives reflect courage, creativity, and perseverance. In addition, Lunar New Year is celebrated this month, … Continua a leggere RE Weekly News 1/28/26

January 21, 2026Dear Religious Explorers and Families,Last Sunday, the Committee on Family Ministry (CoFM) met after the second service.We spent time discussing plans and activities for the coming months, checking in onpotential Our Whole Lives (OWL) offerings, and exploring ways to continue supportingfamilies and strengthening connections between generations at UUCMP.Our OWL facilitators will meet this … Continua a leggere RE Weekly News 1/21/26

January 14, 2025Dear Religious Explorers and Families,I hope this morning you are warm, dry and healthy!  I believe all of us who send our kids to school officially have kids back in their classrooms today (Carmel started Monday, PG yesterday and Monterey starts today!).  We’ve all had a variety of adventures and activities and downtime … Continua a leggere RE Weekly News 1/14/26