RE Weekly News 9/3/25

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September 3, 2025
Dear UUCMP Families,
This Sunday is the Big Day!  We’re excited to be transitioning back to two services!First Service – 9:30 amPlease note there will not be RE programming at this service, but the nursery will be staffed and open for our youngest children.Second Service – 11:15 amArrive a little early and enjoy some community time! From 11:00–11:10, two of our RE team members will be out on the playground to supervise kids so parents can grab a cup of coffee and connect with friends before the service begins. We also encourage families to have children eat a snack before the service starts so they’re ready to fully engage.
I’m looking forward to seeing you and your family at whichever service fits your Sunday best!  I am also excited to be able to participate in our services again :).   Hope you have a wonderful rest of your week – see you all Sunday!
Warmly,ShannonShannon Morrison (she/her)Director of Religious Exploration, UUCMPRELIGIOUS EXPLORATION LIBRARY – Karen Brown has put together another beautiful selection of books from our collection – many stories about Earth Day, Unitarianism, spiritual 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.
???????THANK YOU OUR VOLUNTEERS!  We have been so lucky to have helping hands in RE – thank you to our volunteers: Maren Martin, Max Cajar, Zeana Bey Davis, Alex Morrison, Lauren Keenan,  Jake and Alina Bagley,  Ryan and Lindsay Fondren, Marshall Grimm, Robin Jensen, Karen Judkins, and  Karen Brown for all your contributions.  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 & EventsSUNDAY Sep   7  – Two  Services Begin!  (9:30 & 11:15)               RE Programming at second service @ 11:15FRIDAY Sep 12  – Game Night!? 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!