Religious Education: March 12, 2021

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Religious Education & Faith Development Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains March 12, 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, March 14th  Don't miss out! Set your clocks forward an hour before you go to sleep Saturday night.  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, 11:40am-12:15pm 5th-7th & 7th-9th combined classes, 11:50am-12:50pm Parents & Caregivers class, 12:00-1:00pm PreK and Older Children: Using the asynchronous, online UU Parents of Preschoolers (POP) curriculum. Click HERE, click on the "Monthly Content" button, and enter password, YouGotThis2020 (case sensitive)​. K-4th Grade Class: The children will vote for the 8 Principles Song tune they like most, choosing among three tunes they have been developing. Later, all children and youth will be invited to participate in a video singing the new song! Norm H and Lyra H are leading.  5th-7th & 7th-9th Grade Classes: The two classes are combining to learn about gender identity and expression, based on our internal understanding of our gender. We affirm all gender identities and support youth in making healthy choices as they explore their own authentic sense of self. Senaidh M, Denice T, and David B are leading.  Parents & Caregivers Class: This session invites participants to explore their ideas and feelings about gender and the values about gender they are teaching their children, explicitly or implicitly. The session introduces cultural and biological issues at play in gender identity and gender expression. Tony A and Kate C are leading. Classes are open to all adults, with or without youth participating, and intended to support conversations at home.  Join us for some or all classes. 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. Worship 10:00am   “The World We Long For: UUSC and Human Rights” ~ Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, guest speaker For over 80 years, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) has been advancing UU values by working with justice makers the world over confronting unjust power structures and challenging oppressive policies. Join us as we welcome the Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, president and CEO of UUSC. From UUSC's origins in defying the Nazis to the current work of migrant and climate justice, Rev. Morn will share stories of resilience, courage, and imagination as together we create a more just and compassionate world for all.  Click here to join our Sunday Worship Service  Phone in (audio only): 646-876-9923 · Webinar: 761 321 991 · Passcode: 468468 After worship, join Virtual Coffee Hour  Meeting: 336 956 2210 · Passcode: 468468 Connecting in Community Ramadan Interfaith Virtual Event March 14, 2:00pm To celebrate the advent of the fasting month of Ramadan, Masajid Collaborative of Westchester (MCW) invites you to a virtual interfaith event co-sponsored by Westchester mosques and Westchester-based Muslim organizations. Keynote Speaker: Imam Khalid Latif, Executive Director, Islamic Center, New York University, Ramadan, Reflection and Repentance in a Time of Physical Isolation.  The event is free and open to all. Click here to register.  Zoom link will be sent to you a day before the event.  In the spirit of Ramadan, you have the opportunity to donate to a food pantry serving the Westchester Community.  A Vision of Racial Justice for Westchester County   March 17, 12:00pm Join us for an engaging discussion of this issue of critical importance to all County residents. Newly-elected Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. "Mimi" Rocah and Dr. Edward O. Williamson, B.A, M.A., D.Min, Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church of White Plains, share their vision for racial justice in Westchester County. Sponsored by Westchester Women's Agenda, the AntiRacist Alliance Westchester and YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester. Register here.  Drag Queen Story Hour Invite Friends!   Saturday, March 20th, 10:00-11:00am Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is just what it sounds like—drag queens reading stories to children. DQSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. Angel will be reading 3-4 books, performing a lip sync song, and engaging with the children. Register to receive the Zoom login.  Here’s our flyer.  Read about DQSH here.    2021 UU Summer Camps Summer camp information is beginning to emerge!  Some are fully virtual, some in-person. Click here for a list, which we will continue updating as information becomes available.  Resources for Healing We offer children, youth, and adults resources for moving through separation, grief, and healing as the pandemic drags on and we are not able to gather freely with family and friends.  View the resources here, which will be updated on an ongoing basis. Below are Headings for all Announcements and Resources.  Click here for full information.  Religious Education  Pastoral Care Training for RE Volunteers, March 3, 17, and 31  2020-2021 Religious Education and Faith Development: Overview, Schedule & Topics, Zoom Links, RE Newsletter Justice & Equity Resources  Support Resources for All Ages Children  NEW! Summer 2021 UU Camp Information  Drag Queen Story Hour, March 20 - Register for the Zoom Link Here Black Lives of UU (BLUU) Gatherings for Black Children, last sessions tomorrow, March 13 Story Time Every Thursday Evening  Youth  NEW! Summer 2021 UU Camp Information Black Lives of UU (BLUU) Gatherings for Black Youth, last sessions tomorrow, March 13 Peer Pastoral Care Training for Youth in 7th-9th Grade, March 6, 13, and 27 - Register Now Regional Youth Game Night, March 20  UU-UNO 2021 Spring Seminar on Climate Justice, April 9-11  Center Lane’s Pride Academy  Center Lane’s Rainbow Squad  Young Adults UU Young Adult Network Multiage Community Building UUA/Central East Region All Ages Event, March 19-21 CUUC All Ages Easter Spring Fling, Saturday, April 3 CUUC  On the Journey, March: Integrity All Ages Easter Spring Fling: Saturday, April 3  CUUC Newsletter Online Sunday Worship, 10:00am  UU LGBTQ++ Community UU All Ages Transgender / Non-Binary Monthly Gatherings, 4th Tuesdays, 8pm  UU BIPOC Community  Wisdom Share for Caregivers of Black Children and Youth, March 5th Black Lives of UU (BLUU) Gatherings for Black Children and Youth, last sessions tomorrow, March 13 BLUU Online Worship, March 21 UUA/Central East Region BIPOC Group, Monthly  Local Community  Ramadan Interfaith Virtual Event - March 14, 2pm A Vision for Racial Justice in Westchester County, March 17, 12pm Donations for Grace Church  White Plains Food Scrap Drop off Program  NEW! Summer 2021 UU Camps and Activities for ALL AGES  In-Person: Murray Grove, Lanoka Harbor, NJ In-Person: Unirondack, Adirondacks, NY In-Person: Star Island, Isle of Shoals, NH Virtual & In-Person: Ferry Beach, Saco, ME Virtual & In-Person: Rowe, MA Virtual: SUUSI, Southeast UU Summer Institute TBA: UU College of Social Justice TBA: River Rising Youth Leadership TBA: Sophia Fahs  And links to more... Click HERE for the Announcements & Resources doc Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains   468 Rosedale Ave · White Plains, NY 10605-5419