Religious Education: March 19, 2021

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Religious Education & Faith Development Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains March 19, 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.  Drag Queen Story Hour Invite Friends!   This 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 read 4 books, perform a lip sync song, and engage with the children.  There will also be a bookmark craft! Bring a popsicle stick or slip of paper. Also decorating items like stickers, glue stick with magazine or printed images, or crayons and markers - whatever you have on hand. Come dressed up to add to the fun!  Register to receive the Zoom login.  Here’s a flyer to share.  Read about DQSH here.  Youth Group    March Youth Group is postponed.  We look forward to seeing youth *in person* Friday, April 16th, 7:00pm outside at CUUC.  If the forecast for April 16th is cold, we may move to Saturday afternoon, April 17th.  Stay tuned for updates closer to the date.  Sunday, March 21 No Classes This Sunday K-9th grade and Parent/Caregiver classes do not meet this Sunday. Classes meet next week, March 28th. Click here for the full schedule and list of topics. 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.  Worship 10:00am   ~ Rev. Meredith Garmon, “Hypocrites" On the one hand, we all fail to live up to our ideals. (If you're fully living up to every one of your ideals, it's time to get some new ideals.) If hypocrisy is merely failing to live up to the ideals we profess, it's not such a bad thing. What is it that's a serious problem? And, aware that noticing other people's hypocrisy comes so much easier to us than noticing our own, what does integrity require of us? 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 Youth Stand Up for a Better Westchester   March 24, 7:00pm.  The Westchester Youth Alliance & Peekskill Youth NAACP alongside the Westchester Social Justice Forum are co-hosting an interactive workshop on racism. Join our teen leaders as we examine racism in our communities and explore how to build a more equitable Westchester. This youth led event and discussion is open to the general public and is the fourth in our 2021 Westchester Social Forum series!  Register here to receive the Zoom link.  CUUC Spring Fling for All Ages Saturday, April 3rd, 10:30am-2:30pm Join us for fun and community as we welcome spring!  Come at 10:30am for grounds tours and cleanup, and an Earth Song Circle. 12:30-2:30pm we will have a geocache-type Easter hunt, Easter treat table, games, crafts, and an introduction to the iNaturalist app. With a special appearance of the Rainbow Unicorn! Bring your mask, a lawn chair, and your own bag lunch.  We are planning fun and fellowship while observing pandemic safety protocols. 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.  Below are Headings for all Announcements and Resources.  Click here for full information.  Religious Education  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 Story Time Every Thursday Evening  Youth  NEW! Summer 2021 UU Camp Information NEW! Youth Stand Up for a Better Westchester, March 24  UU-UNO 2021 Spring Seminar on Climate Justice, April 9-11  Center Lane’s Rainbow Squad  Young Adults UU Young Adult Network CUUC  All Ages Easter Spring Fling: Saturday, April 3  On the Journey, March: Integrity CUUC Newsletter & Calendar Online Sunday Worship, 10:00am  UU LGBTQ++ Community UU All Ages Transgender / Non-Binary Monthly Gatherings, 4th Tuesdays, 8pm  UU BIPOC Community  BLUU Online Worship, March 21 UUA/Central East Region BIPOC Group, Monthly  Local Community  NEW! NY Justice Roadmap 2021 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