Religious Education: February 5, 2021

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Religious Education & Faith Development Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains February 5, 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 7th Worship 10:00am     Click here to join our Sunday Worship or phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468   After worship, join our Virtual Coffee Hour or phone in (audio only): 929-436-2866 · Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468 Rev. Meredith Garmon ~ “Names” In a study, a resume for “Tyrone Smith” got fewer call-backs by prospective employers than an otherwise identical resume for “David Smith.” In other ways, an “ethnic sounding” name can feel very positive. It's complicated. The way we're called shapes and informs how people think of us -- and how we think of ourselves. Our Time for All Ages story will be youth spoken word about their names and identity.  Enjoy this Sunday’s Time for All Ages activity sheet. No Classes This Sunday   K-9th grade and Parent/Caregiver classes do not meet this Sunday. Classes meet next week, February 14th. Click here for the full schedule and list of topics (pp. 3-4).   Adult RE Resource: We offer this resource document with materials from the Parent/Caregiver curriculum and additional resources for adults who are supporting youth in developing healthy self-esteem and relationships. We update the document ahead of each class.   Black History Month The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity In the 17th and 18th centuries African New Yorkers buried their loved ones at the African Burial Ground. Closed in 1794, it was rediscovered in 1991 and is now a unit of the National Park Service. Visit www.nps.gov/afbg to find out more and watch these programs they will stream on Facebook.com/AfricanBurialGround: Feb. 9 at 2:00 PM– William Still and the Underground Railroad Feb. 12 at 4:00 PM– Nicodemus: The Largest Colored Colony in America Feb. 15 at 1:00 PM– Presidents' Day: Presidential Trivia Feb. 18 at 3:00 PM– The Black Family and Education Feb. 20 at 10:00 AM– The Playing of African Games: From Ampe to Zamma Special Program: Feb. 24 at 1:00 PM– Special joint program with the Tenement Museum entitled: The African Family Experience in Early New Amsterdam Movements for Black Liberation Two new films bring attention to the power and potential of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense. The PBS’s Independent Lens released The First Rainbow Coalition, about the burgeoning alliance in late 1960s Chicago between the Black Panthers, the Young Lords, and the Young Patriots to struggle against state violence, economic injustice, and racism. And a feature film on Fred Hampton, Judas and the Black Messiah, will be released on Feb. 12. Learn about the Black Panther Party for Self Defense and their Ten-Point Program for social and economic justice. Also, the significance of the Party’s work in Black communities across the nation for giving the poor access to decent housing, health care, education, and more.  Patterns of Race-Based Dispossession & Reparations This Zinn Education Project article offers discussion about the 1921 massacre in a black neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma.  “This is not just the past. Racial inequality is still a problem. Forgetting about what happened and burying it without dealing with it is why we still have problems today.”  In many ways Tulsa and other Black communities are still burning, still being looted. Read more about Tulsa’s “Black Wall Street.” 30 Days of Love Our annual opportunity to lift up the ways Unitarian Universalists and many of our partner organizations are taking bold, courageous action for intersectional racial justice. Your family can use the resources in the announcements below to learn and act for justice. Click each week’s heading in the announcement doc for additional resources on the UUA website.  Staying Connected To shorten our newsletter but make sure you know about important activities and opportunities, our announcements section is getting a makeover. Below is the list of announcements, with full information provided in the linked document.   Click HERE for full information about the activities listed below. All Ages     New!  Sunday Worship Activity Sheets     New!  CUUC Patterns of Life Project: Footprints in the Snow, Saturday, February 6 - Help track the animal inhabitants and visitors, and plants on our CUUC grounds.     Day in Place: Saturday, February 6     New!  Easter Spring Fling: Saturday, April 3     Children     Story Time Every Thursday Evening     Youth     10th-12th Grade Sunday RE Class & 8th-12th Grade Friday Youth Group   Center Lane’s Pride Academy     Center Lane’s Rainbow Squad     New!  PrideWorks Drag Queen Bingo, February 18     Middle School Winter CON, February 27     New!  Regional Youth Game Night, March 20     CUUC     New!  On the Journey: Belonging     8th Principle Discussion: Friday, February 5     Congregational Vote: Sunday, February 14     Local Community     Donations for Grace Church     Unitarian Universalist Association & Central East Region     CER BIPOC Group     30 Days of Love. Week 1: Living Our Values in the World; Week 2: Hospitality and Inclusion; Week 3: Educating for Liberation; New!  Week 4: Restoration and Reparations Click HERE for full information. At Your Fingertips... Spring 2020 Religious Education (RE) Overview: schedule, class topics, and Zoom links Family Support Materials Read the Weekly CUUC e-Communitarian  CUUC Calendar with Zoom links Read All RE Newsletters  Sign Up for RE Newsletters  Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains   468 Rosedale Ave · White Plains, NY 10605-5419