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NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Hello Everyone, As I type this we are one day away from the official start of Spring but we've been experiencing some fantastic Spring like weather for several weeks now. Now is the perfect time for families to get out of the house and practice our seventh principle, "We care for Earth's Lifeboat." Please look below for some more ideas on how to get your family excited about nature! Please be advised that my office hours have changed. I am available at church Sunday through Wednesday, by appointment. You can contact me, Meredith Plummer, at dre@firstuu.com or 513-238-9912. If you are a first time visitor to First Unitarian Church and are curious about our Sunday school program, make sure to look at our prospectus for information on our curriculum. Look below for updates, and to see what your child will be doing this Sunday at First Unitarian Church. To review what your child learned this past Sunday, take a look at the "Taking It Home," sheets below. Taking It Home: 4 Years Old - Kindergarten Taking It Home: 1sr - 2nd Grade Taking It Home: 3rd - 5th _____________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPICS OF THE WEEK Sunday, May 20 2012 4 year old—Kindergarten:
Closing Sunday—Our church is a place
to make friends and to work and play together. Today will be our last day as
a class until the summer. Next week, we will have a big party with the other
children in Sunday school. Today, we will celebrate the end of the church
year by creating an “Eveybody Picture.” ______________________________________________________________________________ CHILDREN'S CHAPEL WORSHIP Inside each of us, there is something wonderful and beautiful. That “something” is our love, and it shines just like a light. When we are happy and loved, our love light shines for everyone to see. But, when we are mad, sad or afraid, our love light dims. Luckily for all of us, there are ways to make our love light bright again. Last Sunday, we practiced breathing deeply. Your child(ren) can join us for more great lessons about their love light, every Sunday at 9am, during Children’s Worship. Honoring the Light of the Child School Age Children (4 year old - 5th Grade): Today, the children will join Ms. Joy for a fun filled day. ______________________________________________________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS, INVITATIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES Coming of Age Service, May 20 at 9am and 11am Mark your calendar! On May 20 the Sr. High youth will share their spiritual journeys and personal credos with the congregation. You don’t want to miss it! End of the Year Party, May 27 at 10am May 27 is the first one service Sunday of the summer. To mark the end of the church year, the religious education department will hold an end of the year party for all children and youth during the service. Children and youth will enjoy snacks and activities related to each of our seven principles. We’ll recognize that “Each Person is Important,” through the creation of a hand print mural, and we’ll celebrate the “Web of Life” through out door play. Your child will even have the opportunity to tie dye a chalice pattern onto their T-Shirt!
Reminder: We need a white T-shirt for your child by May 20th if s/he wants
to tie-dye a Chalice at our end of the year party. Make sure to write your
last name in permanent marker on the tag. ______________________________________________________________________________ FAMILY CONNECTIONS Spring into Springtime!
I love this weather. With high's in the
50's and 60's, a slight breeze and a shinning sun, who wouldn't want to get
outside? Unitarian Universalists believe in "respect for the web of
life," one of the best ways to get your child to appreciate all that nature
has to offer is to get outside and EXPERIENCE it. If you are looking
for a few family friendly, outdoor activities, look at the list below for
suggestions… ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Questions? Concerns? Need
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