Families – I am delighted to share with you our RE teaching team has grown again!  This summer we have added 4 new employees – Sunny Suarez, Rachael Holder, Case Brunson and Aungela Fairbanks.  Case and Aungela will be joining us more regularly in the fall but you will have an opportunity to meet all of our team throughout the summer.  We held a team training this past Sunday and I am looking forward to the wonderful energy and love this team will bring to our program.

This past Sunday we introduced a dress up box that Sharyn and I compiled and it was a hit!   Children and staff delighted in the opportunity to dress up before we went to play outside.

This summer we will continue to offer fun and engaging activities for your children during our Sunday service.

Warmly,

Shannon Morrison (She/Her)

Acting Director of Religious Exploration

Upcoming Summer Activities & Events – June, July & August

* Saturday June 22nd – UUCMP Work Party – join volunteers as we work on various projects to clean up our UUCMP campus!

* Friday, June 28 – Fun and Fellowship Potluck* 

* Saturday, June 29th –  Monterey PRIDE Parade – Join the UUCMP community as we march together to celebrate LGBTQIA+ lives and allies. 

* Saturday, July 20th: Berry Picking at Gizdich Ranch – 9:30-11:30am – Come join us to go berry picking – picnic lunch available at Gizdich!

* August 23-25 – UUCMP Big Sur Campout at the Santa Lucia campground!  More information here:

This Week in Religious Exploration (RE)

* Join us this Saturday to march in the PRIDE Parade.  

* This Sunday we will be making seed bombs with western wild flower seeds – they will go home with children the following Sunday.

Parents – Did you know RE Staff are at the building starting at 10:00am?  

Plan to arrive before service starts and your children can settle in and play before the service while their adults enjoy coffee and conversation.  After the service, children who are not picked up by 11:50 will walk with staff to be reconnected with their families.  If your family will be traveling this summer, email Shannon dre@uucmp.org to let us know so we can plan for attendance.

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 to do it before the service if it’s their first time or they need a reminder. See Shannon on Sunday morning if interested.

  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

We will need an extra set (or 2!) of hands for July 14th and July 28th as our staff will be enjoying a Sunday off for summer travel.  Church members without little ones are encouraged to lend a hand so parents can have a chance to connect with our wonderful community – thank you to Corey Brunson, Kristin Sells, Karen Brown, Rose Lovell, Lauren Keenan,