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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

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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.”

1st—2nd Grade: Your Own Picture Book— Today we will create our own picture book. One of the most important thing about being a Unitarian Universalist is the wisdom someone gains from their own experiences. Today, we will review everything we’ve learned this year and created a picture book from the pictures we took throughout the year.

3rd—5th Grade: Building Visitor —Today, we will have a member of our congregation, and builder, visit our classroom. Our guest will teach us a little about building. And, we will get to build something ourselves.

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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.

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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.
 

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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…

— Go for a bike ride
— Hike
— Play red light, green light
— Visit a local park
— Swing in a hammock
— Do yard work together
— Grill
— Play follow the leader
— Hold a carwash
— Camp (at a campground or in your back yard)
— Go on a bug hunt
— Play with sidewalk chalk
— Dance in the rain
— Play tag
— Visit a nature center
— Climb a tree
— Play in the sprinklers
— Go on a scavenger hunt
— Create an outdoor canvas
— Host the mini-olympics
— Play flashlight tag
— Geocache

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Questions?  Concerns? Need More Information?  Contact:
Meredith Plummer
Director of Religious Education

First Unitarian Church
(513) 238-9912 or dre@firstuu.com
     

 

 


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