Religious Education: February 11, 2021

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Religious Education & Faith Development Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains February 11, 2021 2020-2021 Religious Education (RE) theme: JUSTICE & EQUITY Supporting our young people in understanding justice issues, articulating their values, and engaging in faith in action with CUUC Social Justice teams. Also, supporting youth in developing healthy self-esteem and relationships.  Sunday, February 14th Worship 10:00am     Click here to join our Sunday Worship and Congregational Meeting Phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468   After the congregational meeting, join our Virtual Coffee Hour - Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468 Rev. Meredith Garmon ~ “Love, Chocolate, and a Martyred Saint” Amidst the uncertainty and ambiguity of our times, there is a hopeful meaning to be found in Valentine's Day.  Enjoy this Sunday’s Time for All Ages activity sheet, Love & Principles.    Congregational Meeting 11:00am We will have a shorter worship service this week.  At 11:00am, we move into a congregational meeting for two votes: 1) Adoption of the 8th Principle; and 2) Approval of the Ordination of CUUC member Petra Thombs as a Unitarian Universalist minister.  It is important that all voting  members participate. Please join us.  K-9th & Adult Classes This Sunday   All log into Zoom room 8428 then meet in separate breakout rooms. Room 8428 (password embedded). Phone (audio only): 646-558-8656 · Meeting ID: 817 388 428 · Passcode: 468468   K-4th class meets 11:40am-12:15pm 5th-7th class meets 11:40am-12:40pm 7th-9th class meets 11:50am-12:50pm Parents & Caregivers class meets 12:00-1:00pm 10th-12th class does not meet - see information below about 2/19 8th-12th grade Youth Group PreK Families: Using the asynchronous, online UU Parents of Preschoolers (POP) curriculum. Click HERE, click on the "Monthly Content" button, and enter password, YouGotThis2020 (case sensitive)​. Special Note: Next Sunday, February 21st, Diane and Hans invite PreK families for a coffee hour gathering after worship to catch up and connect! Meet next Sunday in RE Room 8428 (Meeting ID: 817 388 428 · Passcode: 468468).   K-4th Grade Class: Children continue exploring ways to include the 8th Principle in the song they sing to remember all of the Principles. Lyra H and Norm H return with samples of the songs the children suggested in the last class.  5th-7th & 7th-9th Grade Classes: Communication is a foundation of relationships. Youth will consider verbal and nonverbal communication that can either support or inhibit healthy friendship and relationships. Denice T & Alex S H are leading the 5th-7th class. David B, Seonaidh M & Monica D are leading the 7th-9th class. 7th grade youth may choose the younger or older class.  Parents & Caregivers Class: Since the last session, participants considered ways to open communication with their youth using the Taking it Home scenarios in the session materials. This Sunday, we focus on practices that demonstrate caring, respect, and faith in your children as capable decision makers, establishing an atmosphere of open, nonjudgmental talk. Kate C & Jane P are leading discussion. Classes are open to all adults, with or without youth participating, and intended to support conversations at home. We offer this material for parents and caregivers with resources, session handouts, and questions to reflect on at home. Read more here, including the full spring 2021 schedule with topics for each class on pages 3-4. Staying Connected To shorten the newsletter while keeping us connected, we offer a list of current announcements and resources and invite you to click here for full information. Please send feedback to Tracy, cuucwptracy@gmail.com. Religious Education  2020-2021 Religious Education and Faith Development: Overview, Schedule & Topics, Zoom Links, RE Newsletter Justice & Equity Resources  Family Resources Sunday Worship Activity Sheets  Children  NEW! PreK Family Coffee Hour, February 21  NEW! Combating Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia: Children’s Literature  Story Time Every Thursday Evening  Youth  8th-12th Grade Youth Group, Friday, February 19  PrideWorks Drag Queen Bingo, February 18  Middle School Winter CON, February 27  Regional Youth Game Night, March 20  NEW! UU-UNO 2021 Spring Seminar on Climate Justice, April 9-11  Center Lane’s Pride Academy  Center Lane’s Rainbow Squad  CUUC  CUUC Newsletter Online Sunday Worship, 10:00am  On the Journey, February: Belonging  Congregational Vote: Sunday, February 14  NEW! All Ages Easter Spring Fling: Saturday, April 3  Black History Month Activities & Resources  UUA Common Read & Resources for Black History Month  People’s Campaign for Parole Justice Advocacy Day, February 16th  The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity, February 9-24  A Vision for Racial Justice in Westchester County, February 23  NEW! Books  NEW! At-Home Lessons and Discussion Groups (upcoming dates) NEW! Black Power & Mapping Segregation in Washington, D.C.  NEW! Seizing Freedom Podcasts  Movements for Black Liberation  Patterns of Race-Based Dispossession & Reparations  30 Days of Love Week 1: Living Our Values in the World / Week 2: Hospitality and Inclusion / Week 3: Educating for Liberation / Week 4: Restoration and Reparations  Local Community  Donations for Grace Church  NEW! White Plains Food Scrap Dropoff Program  Broader Unitarian Universalist Community  NEW! Beloved Conversations & Racial Justice - CUUC is Participating!  UUA/Central East Region BIPOC Group  NEW! UUA/Central East Region All Ages Event, March 19-21  Click HERE for the Announcements & Resources doc Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains   468 Rosedale Ave · White Plains, NY 10605-5419