Hi everyone,

I'm back in the office today, wading through email, and beginning to catch up. I have enormous gratitude for the leave of absence granted by the Board, for Millie's support, and for all your kind words and wishes. Really, words can't express my appreciation.

Claire Nimmagadda, Margo Lane, Lisa Naylor, Lori Bielefeld and Katie Prescott are the heroes of the RE Program. They have done an incredible job while I've been away, and I know you share my appreciation of them and their gifts of time, spirit and love.

And boy, did I ever miss our young people! I know most of our elementary-age children will be in their final OWL class this Sunday. I'll be downstairs ahead of time, hoping to say hi, have a few hugs, and reconnect. If the kids have a chance to come downstairs a bit early, I would really love to see them, while respecting their OWL start times. On December 11th we'll get to have the whole morning together.

Once OWL begins I'll be visiting in the Preschool and Nursery rooms, and will be upstairs following the service to reconnect with the rest of the congregation.

That evening I'll be cheering on our youth at the YoHoHo dinner! I'm so proud of them.

I'm glad to be back, and missed this wonderful, caring community. See you soon,

Andrea

Religious Exploration Family Registration Form, 2011-2012

Click to download the Religious Exploration Family Registration Form, 2011-2012. 

Here is the same form in Microsoft Word if you prefer to use Word instead of the PDF file above.

Instructions:

1. Open and print the forms. Print one child form for each child.
2. Fill in the family form and one child form for each child, and bring the completed and signed forms with you to church.

Sunday in Religious Exploration

• We begin the morning all together, welcoming New Members
• In Picture Book World Religions, our younger children explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child through the story For Every Child
• In A World of New Friends, our 8 to 11 year olds continue their deep conversations, and work on a surprise for RE teachers and advisors
• Our Youth Group explores the interdependent web through music
• As always, child care is available for infants and toddlers throughout the morning, and the service may be heard in the foyer

Religious Exploration Calendar

• May 2: RE Committee meeting, 7:30
• May 8: Celebrate our teachers and advisors during RE Sunday!
• May 8: Find out about next year's RE plans, in the sanctuary following the service
• May 17-24: Andrea in Toronto for Renaissance Module (RE training) and the CUC's ACM
• May 20-23: CUC Annual Conference and Meeting, and CanUUdle for youth

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A plan to meet the needs of our youth, and create a vibrant, active youth group.

The Committee for Religious Exploration has responded to a number of factors over the 2009-10 church year: changes in the age groupings for Our Whole Lives (OWL) for youth, the size and ages of our youth population, the six components of a balanced youth program, and how to best support those who work with youth.

Worship

Red is for worship; the heart, compassion, and love we share together. Don't forget, the "R" in YRUU is for "religious". Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU) is a spiritual and religious home for youth. Worship is an important and sacred part of many UU youth events. Youth worship tends to be interactive and non-traditional. It often takes place in a circle, with sharing as a focus.

Picture Book World Religions

For children ages 5 to 7 by the end of 2010

Children are introduced to three religions through stories and activities. Each sessions revolves around a picture book.