RE Weekly News 8/6/25

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August 6, 2025
Дорогие семьи UUCMP!
Here we are, knee deep in a period of transition for most of our families, starting a new school year and looking ahead to the arrival of fall.  Warm weather and sunshine seems to have arrived as well!  This Sunday we will have outdoor activities planned for our youth to enjoy the outdoor space at UUCMP.  
Last Sunday we started with a nature walk in which even Aspen, one of our youngest youth, was able to participate with his mom Roxanne ?.   We also got to visit with old friends, Finn and Marissa, who joined our tweens and teens group.  And of course we were excited to welcome back Zach!During periods of transition it is nice to be able to keep some routines consistent – your children will be welcomed each morning by our loving team and we will keep our plan simple for the Sunday ahead to meet them however they arrive with us that morning.  
The following Sunday (August 17) will be the Water Communion and Blessing of the Backpacks.  If anyone is feeling craftsy and would like to lend a hand assembling the tokens please let me know! I would love some support putting them together this Friday evening during the Game Night.
You can also find an updated volunteer sign up to include snack sign ups and specific age group support – please see the link below and sign up if interested.
Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!
With warmth and  gratitude,Shannon
Shannon Morrison (she/her)Director of Religious Exploration, UUCMP
RELIGIOUS 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: Zeana Bey Davis, Max Cajar, 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 & EventsFRIDAY Aug 8 – Family Game NightSUNDAY Aug 17 – Water Communion and Blessing of the BackpacksFRIDAY Aug 22 – 24 Annual Big Sur Camp Out!? Ваш ребенок хотел бы зажечь чашу? Каждое воскресенье мы стараемся найти ребенка или подростка-добровольца, чтобы зажечь чашу. Это веселый способ для детей поучаствовать в службе. DRE Шеннон может показать детям, как это сделать, перед службой, если они в первый раз или им нужно напоминание. Зайдите к Шеннон в воскресенье утром, если вам интересно. Лист регистрации для зажжения чаши будет на столе RE вместе с нашими раскрасками и принадлежностями для тихих занятий. Пожалуйста, не забудьте записать своего ребенка, если ему интересно!
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