RE Weekly News 1/29/25

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January 29, 2025
Hello UUCMP Families,This Sunday marks the start of a new month and theme – February we will be celebrating how Inclusion matters.   Teachers and children to explore how the practice of inclusion shows up in their living and loving.  
Our Nursery (6 months to age 5)  teachers will have a simple craft and snack along with free choice play activities in the nursery.    Elementary (ages 5-11) teachers will have an activity and discussion about the story for all ages and the role of inclusion in our lives.  They will get a chance to play outside before we come in – and perhaps one of our children will want to read a story to the younger children in the nursery after our morning snack.  Our Teens and Tweens (12+) have a visitor this weekend! Ann Jacobson will join and share the significance of Shabbat and will also bring along  home made challah to share with the children of all ages.
Please plan to join us at Moss Beach this Saturday for Imbolc – the return of the sun and start of spring.  We will plant seeds and enjoy poppy seed cake and sit around the fire.   Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we can be sure to have enough food and supplies for all.
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:  Monique Romero, Lindsay Fondren, Amy Blondell, and  Karen Brown for all your contributions in January.  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 1 – Imbolc Celebration – Moss Beach – 4:30-6:30pm – PLEASE RSVPHosted by Catherine Ferguson and The Bagley FamilyFebruary 7 – Game Night – ALL AGES – Come one, come all to a fabulous February game night, hosted by Andrea Rivas.  February 7 – Family Shabbat Service at Congregation Beth Israel  – Teens (and their families)  are invited to attend and experience Shabbat with Rebecca Irwin, Ann Jacobson and Shannon Morrison.  Service starts at 6:30 – please arrive by 6:15 to sit together.
? 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  Sign Up HERE!  We appreciate your help whether working directly with our kids or to make our UUCMP campus a safe and fun place to be!