Religious Education: March 4, 2021

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Religious Education & Faith Development Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains March 4, 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 7th ~ Tracy is off this Sunday ~ RE Classes  K-9th grade and Parent/Caregiver Religious Education (RE) and faith development classes do not meet this Sunday. Classes meet next week, March 14th. Click here for the full schedule and list of class topics. Worship 10:00am   Rev. Meredith Garmon ~ “Integrity” “Be yourself,” you've been told -- and have maybe told others. How is that possible? How is it possible to NOT be yourself? Why does it matter? 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 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.    BLUUBerries and BLUUBerry Youth Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) is excited to host Saturday gatherings for Black UU children and youth, BLUUBerries and BLUUBerry Youth. (BLUUBerries are ages 6-12. BLUUBerry Youth are ages 12-18.) Our theme for this 8-week winter cycle is “Liberation through our Faith”. Saturday Jams have community building, worship and faith development, cultural education, identity development, and leadership development. This cycle of the Berries and Youth meet on Saturdays at 2 p.m. Eastern for Summer jams until March 13. Register here.    UU Young Adult Network The UU Young Adult Revival Network (YARN) is a project to rebuild the continental UU young adult network! YARN offers a community for UUYAs to get together in a safe space, growing identity groups (e.g., Black UUYAs and Countering Oppressions), CONlines, aka online conferences, monthly worship series and leadership calls, and a small group ministry program. YARN Is supported by San Francisco UU, Joe Chapot, Ministerial Assistant and Young Adult Coordinator. Learn more about YARN through this short video.  Visit the YARN website and RE Announcements doc for more information. 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  NEW! Resources for All Ages Children  NEW! Drag Queen Story Hour, March 20 - Register Now Here NEW! Black Lives of UU (BLUU) Gatherings for Black Children and Youth Story Time Every Thursday Evening  Youth  NEW! Black Lives of UU (BLUU) Gatherings for Black Children and Youth 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 NEW! 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  NEW! On the Journey, March: Integrity All Ages Easter Spring Fling: Saturday, April 3  CUUC Newsletter Online Sunday Worship, 10:00am  Local Community  NEW! Ramadan Interfaith Virtual Event - March 14, 2pm NEW! A Vision for Racial Justice in Westchester County, March 17 Donations for Grace Church  White Plains Food Scrap Drop off Program  UU LGBTQ++ Community NEW! UU All Ages Transgender / Non-Binary Monthly Gatherings, 4th Tuesdays, 8pm  UU BIPOC Community  NEW! Wisdom Share for Caregivers of Black Children and Youth, March 5th NEW! Black Lives of UU (BLUU) Gatherings for Black Children and Youth NEW! BLUU Online Worship, March 4 & March 12 UUA/Central East Region BIPOC Group  Click HERE for the Announcements & Resources doc Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains   468 Rosedale Ave · White Plains, NY 10605-5419