May 6, 2026Last Sunday we returned to ONE SERVICE.  The service starts at 10:30 so be sure to arrive by 10:15 so little people get a chance to eat a snack or play on the playground before coming in to sit with their families.  It will be quite crowded so be sure to sit close with your neighbors and fill in any gaps to leave space for anyone arriving late. A new Month also means a new monthly theme – May is Awakening Curiosity – and I wonder what curiosity will awaken in you in these weeks ahead.This Sunday is Mother’s Day!  How will you celebrate or remember the mothers … RE Weekly News 5/6/26を読み続ける

April 29, 2026This Sunday we will return to ONE SERVICE!  The service will begin at 10:30 so be sure to arrive by 10:15 so little people get a chance to eat a snack or play on the playground before coming in to sit with their families.  It will be quite crowded so be sure to sit close with your neighbors and fill in any gaps to leave space for anyone arriving late. A new Month also means a new monthly theme – May is Awakening Curiosity – and I wonder what curiosity will awaken in you in these weeks ahead.We will not have K1 OWL this week – children will … RE Weekly News 4/29/26を読み続ける

April 22, 2026Hello from Oberlin!  The spring weather has fluctuated day by day, with sunshine and warmth, thunder and lighting, rain sprinkles and downpour, hail, and an overnight freeze that left us with silvery sparkling lawns and trees.  Today the warmth and humidity is back!  The sunshine is pouring in through the dining room window.  Both Charlie and Bruce took the bus to their new schools and I am left here to write an update to all of you 🙂 I’ve heard the peninsula has had its share of April Showers – which I hope will indeed bring May Flowers!  Before I left I planted a few seeds in our … RE Weekly News 4/22/26を読み続ける

Kindergarten & 1st Grade Our Whole Lives (K1 OWL for short)K1 OWL will be co-facilitated by three of our members: pediatrician Dr. Andrea Rivas, Warren Finch and Shannon Morrison.  Sessions be held in-person during second service 11:15-12:15 on the following dates:March 8 – Orientation (parents and children)March 15 – Session 1: Our wonderful bodiesMarch 22 – Session 2: Bodies & Gender** March 29:  Session 3: Body BoundariesApril 12 – Session 4: FamiliesApril 19 –  Session 5: How Babies BeginApril 26 – Session 6: Pregnancy & BirthMay 31 –  Session 7: Babies  (After RE Sunday)June 7 – Session 8: Celebration & ClosingGeneral information about OWL can be found here: https://www.uua.org/lifespan/owlProgram Registration:Please register here for … RE Weekly News 4/15/26を読み続ける

April 8, 2026Dearest Gentle REaders,Last Sunday we had a wonderful turn out – many children attended including some visiting families during our first service.  We learned a bit about the story of Passover while our teens were working with RE teachers and volunteers to play the role of easter bunnies hiding eggs on the playground.  Children worked together to help one another find the eggs – about 25 eggs each.  The eggs were then EGGchanged for a variety of treats and small treasures.  Thank you to Rebecca Irwin who filled in for me as the DRE for the day and to our wonderful team of RE teachers and volunteers.This Sunday … RE Weekly News 4/8/26を読み続ける

April 1, 2026My Dear RE Families,Many of you have heard the latest news that my family will be heading to Oberlin sooner than we anticipated – and not returning until early June.  Our departure date has been moved up and unfortunately I will only have one more opportunity to connect with you all until our return.  I hope that we can connect this week at First Friday Game Night and Potluck.  There will be food, games and egg decorating.  If you would like to bring a dish please sign up here.  I hope to see you there!Last week we welcomed back Jamie and his moms Amy and Andrea!!  We are … RE Weekly News 4/1/26を読み続ける

March 25, 2026Hello RE Families!  This Sunday we will have most of our regular age groupings back!  The nursery will be open for our youngest explorers to free play with Sunny.  Samaya and Daisy will lead elementary students on a lesson on learning to listen to the wisdom within.  Case will take the teens outside to explore seasonal shifts and reflect on what’s coming up for this season (in nature and personally).  Teens will also get to help plan activities for the following Sunday.   Our K1 OWL class will meet again April 12 for the 3rd session.  I look forward to connecting with you this Sunday! With warmth and … RE Weekly News 3/25/26を読み続ける

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 intention.By the end of this week, we will reach the Spring Equinox—a moment of balance between light and darkness. From there, the days begin to stretch, and the light slowly takes the lead.  With that shift often comes a kind of stirring. You may be feeling it—the urge to begin something new, to move, to … RE Weekly News 3/18/26を読み続ける

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 for the littlest UUs.This Sunday will be the First Session of K1 OWL – our lower elementary students participating in this program.   Children who are enrolled in the program will attend the class during the second service, beginning after the Story for All Ages.  K1 Students will meet with Andrea, Shannon and Warren in … RE Weekly News 3/11/26を読み続ける

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 in the Fireplace room, K1 students will meet with Andrea and Dia in their regular classroom.The rest of 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 … RE Weekly News 3/4/26を読み続ける