RE Weekly News 8/13/25

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August 13, 2025
Minamahal na Mga Pamilya ng UUCMP,
It was such a joy to connect with you all last Sunday! Our older children explored the Unitarian Universalist value of Generosity in Community. Together, we wondered: What does it truly mean to be generous? We talked about how generosity is more than just giving things—it’s offering time, attention, kindness, and care. The children shared beautiful examples of ways we can help one another, from lending a hand to a neighbor to standing together for justice. We also reflected on how acts of generosity—big and small—help weave the bonds of a strong, loving community, one that supports both those within our circle and those beyond it who may be in need.
This Sunday we will join together for one of our most cherished traditions: our annual Water Communion service. This is an all-ages service, so children will remain with their families in the sanctuary and take part in this beautiful ritual. We invite you to bring a small amount of water from a place that holds meaning for you—whether from your kitchen tap, a favorite hiking spot, a summer trip, or even your garden hose. Each drop represents our unique journeys, and as we pour our waters together, we create a shared symbol of our unity, diversity, and collective spirit.
For those new to Unitarian Universalism, Water Communion is a tradition begun in the early 1980s as a way to celebrate both our individuality and our togetherness. It’s a visual reminder that, though our paths are many, we flow together in one community.
We look forward to seeing you and your family this Sunday as we celebrate the many ways our streams of life join together into one beloved community.
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: 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 Aug 17 – Water Communion and Blessing of the BackpacksFRIDAY Aug 22 – 24 Annual Big Sur Camp Out!? Gusto ba ng iyong anak na sindihan ang kalis? Tuwing Linggo ay sinisikap naming humanap ng isang bata o kabataang boluntaryong magsisindi ng kalis. Ito ay isang masayang paraan para sa mga bata na lumahok sa serbisyo. Maaaring ipakita ni DRE Shannon sa mga bata kung paano bago ang serbisyo kung ito ang kanilang unang pagkakataon o kailangan nila ng paalala. Tingnan si Shannon sa Linggo ng umaga kung interesado. Ang Chalice Lighting sign up sheet ay nasa RE table kasama ang aming mga supply ng pangkulay at tahimik na aktibidad. Mangyaring tiyaking i-sign up ang iyong anak kung interesado sila!
?? KINAKAILANGAN ANG MGA VOLUNTARYO para sa 2025! Handa ka mang magdala ng aktibidad o meryenda upang ibahagi, tumulong minsan o maging isang karagdagang hanay ng mga kamay kung kami ay kulang sa kawani o nagboluntaryo buwan-buwan maaari mong  Sign Up HERE!   Pinahahalagahan namin ang iyong tulong kung direktang nakikipagtulungan sa aming mga anak o upang gawing ligtas at masayang lugar ang aming UUCMP campus!