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2021-05-07
Religious Education: May 7, 2021
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Religious Education & Faith Development Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains May 7, 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.
Special Activities
8 Principles Songs
We have three tunes for new 8 Principles Songs and are recording a video for RE Sunday, June 6th. We hope all PreK-12th graders will participate!
All you need to do is listen to the songs through earphones and record yourself singing along. Then our video editor will put them all together. The video will be similar to the recordings you have seen our Choir offer in online worship services. The deadline to submit your recordings is May 16th.
Read more about the project and find video filming instructions HERE. Contact Lyra Harada with questions (musicalyra13@gmail.com). Thank you very much in advance for participating. We look forward to your submissions!
Write Notes to Our Bridging Youth
What a year to graduate from high school and transition from youth into young adulthood! Please let our HS seniors know they have a faith community that loves and supports them. Submit a short note to be included in hymnals gifted by the congregation. These hymnals will be an enduring reminder of beloved music, words, and community.
Sunday, June 6th, we will celebrate Bridging for these eleven 12th graders: Zachary Breault, Logan Breneman-Pennas, Ethan Fleck, Christopher Johnson, Madison Kung, Wesley Miller, Remie Suvanto, Jade Swiss, Maggie Young, Hannah Zipkin, and Will Zisson. Click HERE to submit your note of congratulations and encouragement for the youth. The form will be available until Sunday, May 23rd. Thank you!
Reminder for Bridging Youth
We hope each youth will submit videos and/or pictures for the Bridging celebration. Information was sent via e-mail. The deadline is May 23rd. Contact Tracy with questions, cuucwptracy@gmail.com. Thank you!
K-4th Class Activity
K-4th Grade Families: During the week of May 9th, Norm will deliver activity kits for the May 16th earthworm food scrap composting activity. We are preparing soil, earthworms, and other materials for each child that has been participating in class and would love to include others we haven't seen in a while. You can opt in or out of receiving soil and earthworms by emailing Tracy (cuucwptracy@gmail.com).
Children's Play Time at CUUC
Saturday, May 15, 11:30-1:30 If there are RSVPs
With warmer weather, we can plan small, outdoor gatherings that follow pandemic protocols. Diane invites families with young children for play time on the CUUC playground. Bring a picnic lunch. RSVP to to Diane, dakmv@aol.com.
Sunday, May 9th
Worship 10:00am
Rev. Meredith Garmon, “What Do I Need?"
Yes, it's certainly important to tend to your own needs. Just keep in mind that sometimes your greatest need may be best met by focusing, instead, on other people's needs.
Religious Education (RE) classes do not meet this Sunday. We look forward to seeing you in RE on Sunday, May 16th (we are not holding classes on Mother’s Day, May 9th). The RE Announcements & Resources doc has information for all ages, plus local events and community needs. The full RE schedule is available here, including class dates and topics.Visit the Adult RE Parent/Caregiver class resource document with materials for adults who are supporting youth in developing healthy self-esteem and relationships.
Connecting in Community
Announcements and Resources for Children, Youth, Young Adults, CUUC, LGBTQIA+
& BIPOC & Our Local Communities, Plus Summer Camps Click Here for All Announcements & Resources A Few Highlights Listed Below
On The Journey - May
Our Journey Groups are a way to deepen our understanding of life and strengthen our connections to one another by exploring monthly themes together. In the May edition of "On the Journey” we'll be examining the theme of Healing. Don't miss it, and don't miss your Journey Group meeting to get together to work with this topic. Our Journey Groups meet through June, so if you haven’t signed up yet, you still have one month left! Click here to select and register for a Journey Group. Click here for the current and all past issues of “On the Journey.”
Center Lane is Reopening!
Center Lane, Westchester's LGBTQ+ youth center, will be open Tuesdays and Fridays from 3-6 with limited capacity. They will follow all of the protocols for COVID safety, including social distancing, and of course masks are required. Stop by for your gift bag! Center Lane is located at 30 South. Broadway 6th Floor, Room #7, Yonkers.
Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains
468 Rosedale Ave · White Plains, NY 10605-5419
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