R.E. News
Religious Exploration (R.E.) Bundle o' News
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We require a new registration form for all young people (age 0-18) involved in RE each year to ensure we have correct and up-to-date information for everyone.
Update for RE for week of 02/22/2026
RENews:
This past Sunday, children and youth gathered to continue learning about the February theme of the month, embodying resilience! They also learned about Ramadan!
The PreK/K class started by introducing themselves and talking about what resilience means and why it is important. They then learned about Ramadan and read a book together. They finished the class by making a community garland, decorating hand cutouts with drawings of someone special to them, and many of the children also wrote letters to their loved ones.
Update for RE for week of 02/15/2026
RENews:
This past Sunday, children and youth gathered to begin the February theme of the month, embodying resilience!
The PreK/K class started the class by participating in a running (in place!) challenge to release all the jittery energy! Then, they introduced themselves and discussed the winter weather activities they did the last two weeks, read the book The Little Engine that Could, and discussed what resilience means. They also made a layered sand jar, and learned a new game!
Update for RE for week of 02/01/2026
RENews:
This past Sunday, RE and in-person service was cancelled due to winter weather! We hope that everyone has been staying warm and safe.
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to ERUUF on Sunday! We will be starting a new theme of the month, embodying resilience. See you there!
Update for RE for week of 01/25/2026
RENews:
This past Sunday, children and youth gathered to continue exploring the January theme of the month: practicing resistance!
The PreK/K class learned about the importance of speaking up! They played a game, had a discussion, read the book Let Freedom Sing by Vanessa Newton, and did an activity about unfair rules. They wrapped up the class by making a collaborative class mosaic!
Update for RE for week of 01/18/2026
RENews:
This past Sunday, children and youth gathered to continue learning about the January theme of the month: practicing resistance.
The PreK/K class did a deep breathing exercise, introduced themselves to the class and read the book Anh’s Anger by Gail Silver. Then, they made blow art by blowing on dots of water color. Afterwards, they enjoyed playing together on the playground!
It’s time to complete 2025-2026 RE Registration (All ages)
RE Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 year. We require a new registration form for all young people (age 0-18) involved in RE each year to ensure we have correct and up-to-date information for everyone. Please register as soon as you are able. Thank you!
Update for RE for week of 01/11/2026
RENews:
This past Sunday, children and youth gathered for the first RE class of 2026! They began the January theme of the month, practicing resistance.
The PreK/Kindergarten class started the class by playing a fun game and introducing themselves to the class. Then, they read the book Elmer the Patchwork Elephant by David McKee, decorated socks, and enjoyed playing outside together!
Update for RE for week of 01/04/2026
RENews:
This past Sunday, children and youth joined the entire congregation for the annual Kwanzaa service. It was a beautiful service with inspiring stories, fun songs, and a lot of joy! After service, there was a Karamu (feast), with ham, chicken, beans, rice, sweet potatoes, greens, and lots of desserts.
We hope you can join us this upcoming Sunday as we resume our normal RE classes. The January theme of the month is practicing resistance!
Update for RE for week of 12/28/2025
RENews:
This past Sunday, children and youth gathered for an RE class celebrating the winter solstice. They started the class by learning about winter solstice, and playing winter solstice BINGO. Then, they made snowflake and star ornaments with beads and pipe cleaners. It was a very fun RE class!
We hope you can join us for the pageant and Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, and for our Kwanzaa service on Sunday!
Also, CLICK HERE to see our Winter R.E. flyer with dates and details for all of our family events at ERUUF this holiday season.
Update for RE for week of 12/21/2025
RENews:
This past Sunday, children and youth joined the entire congregation for the Lessons and Carols service. It was a wonderful service, and the children's choirs sang beautifully during service! Children and youth also colored snowflakes during the service, which will be displayed during the Winter Solstice service on December 20th.
High School Youth Group had a great time baking the leftover cookie dough from RE Cookie Baking during their gathering!
We hope you can join us this upcoming Sunday as children and youth gather as a large group to celebrate the Winter Solstice. They will learn about the winter solstice, play winter solstice BINGO, and make an adorable beaded snowflake craft!
Also, CLICK HERE to see our Winter R.E. flyer with dates and details for all of our family events at ERUUF this holiday season.
