RE Weekly News 09/25/2024


September 25, 2024
Care famiglie dell’UUCMP,
A big thank you to Nora and Anika’s parents, Alina and Jacob, for hosting our Fall Equinox bonfire at Asilomar State Beach last Saturday.  It was a great turn out!  Sunday, after the church service, a few of us met up at Gizdich Ranch to go apple picking and celebrate Jamie’s 8th birthday.  It was quite crowded but delicious fun.  Thank you Andrea, Amy and Jamie for the birthday pie! 
Happening This Sunday Morning: Teens and Tweens: This Sunday our teens continue Crossing Paths curriculum and will begin exploring the path of Christianity.  We are delighted that Konny Murray will join our group as she and Case begin an overview on Christianity.  Elementary Explorations: As the seasons change, we’re excited to focus on Inviting Nourishing Relationships this week. Our elementary grade students will deepen their connections with one another and the natural world. We’ll look for signs of fall on a nature walk and take a meditative moment to reflect on our favorite outdoor places. These activities will help us foster mindfulness and community as we explore together.
La Nursery sarà aperta con uno spazio in cui i nostri bambini più piccoli potranno giocare in sicurezza sotto la supervisione di Sunny e Leah. Questo è anche un posto in cui chi ha dei bambini in braccio può riposare, cambiare i pannolini o farsi aiutare da un altro paio di mani.  
L'allattamento al seno può essere effettuato in qualsiasi spazio in cui il genitore si senta a suo agio, ma è disponibile uno spazio privato per l'allattamento, se necessario. Rivolgiti al Direttore delle esplorazioni religiose (DRE) Shannon se hai bisogno di assistenza per trovare uno spazio in cui allattare o prenderti cura dei tuoi bambini.
Our monthly Committee on Family Ministry will meet again virtually on October 8, 2024 from 7:00pm – 8:15pm.  Please join to learn more about upcoming opportunities and to share your ideas for our RE programming.  
With warmth and gratitude,Shannon
Shannon Morrison (she/her)Acting Director of Religious Exploration
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THANK YOU!  We have been so lucky to have helping hands in RE – thank you to our volunteers Konny Murray, Diana Marinetto, Edmund Pendleton, Rose Lovell, Katie Hamilton,  Karen Brown, and Warren Finch for all your contributions this month. 

Upcoming Summer Activities & Events * September 28 –  UUCMP @ MBFC Soccer Night – 7pmPlease NOTE: Date Change for Soccer!    Join your UUCMP friends for a night of soccer and fun!  $21 tickets, discounted parking passes also available for $15.  Carpooling is encouraged!  Join us in the lively “Supporters Section” for the game!  Email dre@uucmp.org for more information or to reserve your spot.* October 4 –  UUCMP First Friday Game Night! * October 6 –  Outing to Earthbound Farms Pumpkin Patch* October 8 – Committee on Family Ministry Virtual Meeting 7-8:15pm* October 27 –  Our Membership Committee is hosting a New Members Orientation and luncheon for new members and visitors.  Families – if you would like to attend and childcare is needed, please let Rose Lovell know by October 23rd.* October 29 – Pizza & Pumpkin Carving Party! Mark your calendar and BYOP! We will have all the tools for carving, and will show It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
Parents – Did you know RE Staff are at the building starting at 10:15am?  Pianifica di arrivare prima dell'inizio del servizio e i tuoi bambini potranno sistemarsi e giocare prima del servizio mentre i loro adulti si godono un caffè e chiacchierano. Dopo il servizio, i bambini che non saranno prelevati entro le 12:00 cammineranno con lo staff per ricongiungersi con le loro famiglie. Se la tua famiglia sarà fuori città, invia un'e-mail a Shannon dre@uucmp.org per farcelo sapere in modo da poter pianificare la partecipazione.
? Would your child like to light the chalice?Ogni domenica cerchiamo di trovare un bambino o un giovane volontario per accendere il calice. È un modo divertente per far partecipare i bambini al servizio. DRE Shannon può mostrare ai bambini come farlo prima della funzione se è la prima volta o se hanno bisogno di un promemoria. Se sei interessato, vedi Shannon domenica mattina.

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* September Meetup Opportunities: