RE Weekly News 12/3/24

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December 5, 2024
Hello UUCMP Families,
The Sunday ahead marks the second of five Sundays in December!  We will be assigning parts for our Winter Pageant, singing songs  and will continue learning about various sources of winter light.  The Teens will return to their Crossing Paths curriculum in the Ralph Waldo Emerson room.  All children will get to learn stories about Saint Nicholas and Santa Lucia and see what treats may have been left for them.  
Things to bring this Sunday:  Traditions – Children will have a chance to share their families traditions over the coming weeks.  What traditions do you look forward to in your home?  Mittens and Warm Socks – Our Mitten Tree can be found in the Foyer.   We hope to collect 40 sets of mittens/gloves and socks for our iHelp Men and Women.  Please let Shannon know if your child would like to read the announcement about our mitten tree Sunday morning.
RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION LIBRARY – Karen Brown has put together another beautiful selection of books from our collection – many stories about Native Americans and indigenous people, 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.
Warmly,
Shannon
???????THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!  We have been so lucky to have helping hands in RE – thank you to our November volunteers: Lauren Keenan, Max Cajar, Fred Hamilton,  Monique Romero, Roberta Granados, Lindsay Fondren, Amy Blondell, and  Karen Brown for all your contributions this month.  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 & Events* December 6  –  First Friday Game Night! 6:30-8:30PM – Fireplace Room* December 6 – Saint Nicholas Day:Our St Nicholas Day Traditions* December 8 – Bodhi Day – Celebration of Buddha’s Enlightenment* December 13 –  Santa Lucia Dayhttps://youtu.be/gix-hWFTjKo?si=Wd5bfXeByvBnBmt0Lucia Morning In Sweden | Saint Lucia | Feast Day | Preschool | Read Aloud | Story* December 14 – Winter Solstice Celebration – Moss BeachHosted by the Bagley Family  4-6pm* December 15  –  Winter Holiday Pageant – A Multigenerational Service!* December 15  –  Committee on Family Ministry Monthly Meeting* December 21 – Winter Solstice – the longest night of the year* December 24 – Christmas Eve  –   Evening Service* December 25 – Christmas Day  * December 25 – Hanukkah (Chanukah) begins at sunset on Dec 25 this year:Hanukkah || Mayim Bialik* December 26 – First Day of Kwanza

? 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 NEEDEDChurch members without little ones are encouraged to lend a hand so caregivers can have a chance to connect with our wonderful community. 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!