R.E. News

Update for RE for week of 08/10/2025

RENews:

This past Sunday, children and youth had a great time gathering together and enjoying the beautiful weather. They started the Religious Exploration class by introducing themselves, then everyone headed to the playground to play and make slime! Children and youth had a great time making different colored slimes. It was a fun, and sticky, RE class!

We hope you can join us next week as we continue with our summer RE classes. Children and youth will gather together to make friendship bracelets! It’s sure to be a fun and creative RE class.

 

Update for RE for week of 08/01/2025

RENews:

This past Sunday, children and youth gathered to learn more about chalices and create more beautiful chalice art! They started by introducing themselves to the group, and sharing something they are excited about this week (many answers involved air conditioning)! Then, they listened to a story about the historical significance of the flaming chalice, and the different ways that chalices are used in Unitarian Universalism. Afterwards, children and youth created their own chalice artwork using tissue paper, glue, and markers. The artwork they made will be displayed in the sanctuary lobby in August.

We hope you can join us next week as we continue our Religious Education summer classes with a fun bubbles and slime class! And if you haven’t already, be sure to check out the second RE art display in the sanctuary lobby.

Update for RE for week of 07/20/2025

RENews:

This past Sunday, our children and youth came together for a fun-filled, mini-golf-themed RE class! We kicked off the class by introducing ourselves, followed by a fun exploration of mini golf. Everyone had the opportunity to decorate their very own golf ball, resulting in a variety of colorful and imaginative designs! They also got to craft their own mini-golf courses and, of course, enjoyed plenty of playtime together. In fact, we had so much fun, we completely forgot to take photos!

Also this past week, six of our Coming of Age youth (along with Moritz and Rev. Jim) spent Thursday through Monday (July 10-14th) exploring UU history on their pilgrimage to Boston. Stay tuned for a blog post for more details, photos, and highlights from the youth!

We hope you’ll join us this upcoming Sunday for another exciting RE class! This time, we’ll be crafting chalices, which will be proudly displayed in the sanctuary lobby later this summer.

 

 

 

Update for RE for week of 07/13/2025

RENews:

This past Sunday, our children and youth came together for a vibrant, flower-themed Religious Exploration (RE) session. They enjoyed a lively flower movement story, played an interactive get-to-know-you game, and explored the symbolic meanings behind different flowers. Each child then selected a flower that resonated with them and brought it to life through art—using their fingers, paintbrushes, Q-tips, and paint markers to create beautiful artwork. It was a joyful and creative RE experience!

We hope you'll join us this coming Sunday for a fun-filled summer activity: mini golf! Children and youth will personalize their own golf balls, design and build a mini golf course, and then enjoy playing a round on the course they created!

 

 

Update for RE for week of 07/06/2025

RENews:

This past Sunday, children and youth had a blast building imaginative blanket forts! Using everything from Nugget couches and oversized blankets to carpets, books, tables, and chairs, they brought their creative visions to life. After finishing the construction of the blanket forts, they sported glow sticks and visited each other's forts.

We hope you’ll join us next Sunday in Religious Exploration as we get artsy! Children and youth will come together to create beautiful flower-inspired art. We can’t wait to see all the colorful masterpieces they’ll create!

 

Update for RE for week of 06/22/2025

RENews:

This past Sunday, our children and youth had a fun and meaningful time learning about Juneteenth. They took part in a fun sponge relay race, made Juneteenth flags, and shared some red melon and drinks outdoors. It was a joyful and fun summer RE class!

We’re excited to welcome Dexter the horse and his goat friends to the fellowship this upcoming Sunday! Children and youth will not attend the regular service—instead, they’ll spend the morning learning about and interacting with these gentle animals. It’s sure to be a memorable experience! Adults will also have a chance to meet the animals after the service.

We hope to see you there!

Update for RE for week of 06/15/2025

RENews:

This past Sunday, our children and youth had a great time making suncatchers and learning about the Summer Solstice. As part of the lesson, they shared what they love to do on a sunny day—answers included going to the beach, playing with toys, and swimming in the pool. Then, they created their own suncatchers, each with a loop to hang them in a sunny window. It was a great day to see their artwork shine!

These creations will be displayed in the sanctuary lobby later this month—stop by to see them!

We hope you’ll join us this Sunday as we continue our Religious Education theme of the month: freedom. We'll be learning about Juneteenth through a craft, a game, and a special snack out on the playground. We’re looking forward to another fun and meaningful morning!

Update for RE for week of 06/08/2025

RENews:

Children and youth have been having a wonderful time in our Summer Religious Education classes! This past Sunday, everyone came together to celebrate Pride Month with a fun tie-dye activity. Each participant had the chance to create a vibrant tie-dye piece, which will be displayed in the sanctuary lobby later this month. They also enjoyed a lively movement activity and spent time playing on the playground.

We hope you’ll join us this Sunday as we celebrate the Summer Solstice by making bright and beautiful suncatchers!

Update for RE for week of 06/01/2025

RENews:

This past Sunday, children and youth channeled their inner imagination as they made fun creations out of cardboard boxes. It was truly a day of “thinking outside of the box” as the children and youth played a fun imaginative game, read the book Not a Box by Antoinette Portis, and designed masterpieces out of ordinary cardboard boxes. They made rocket ships, houses, airplanes, people’s faces, and abstract art. It was a super fun and silly summer RE class!

We hope you can join us next week as we continue our summer RE classes. All children and youth will gather together to make tie dyes as we begin our celebration of pride month! We will have gloves and “scrap t-shirts” for children to wear to protect their clothing. Their final creations will be featured in the art gallery in the sanctuary lobby later this month.

Update for RE for week of 05/25/2025

RENews:

This past Sunday, children and youth gathered together to discuss using their imaginations to help and find hope. All grades gathered together and participated in a guided meditation story, complete with silly movements and an inspiring message. They also decorated an envelope of seeds, to help us all remember that hope and healing begins with imagination. It was a very inspiring class!

We hope you can join us this upcoming Sunday as children and youth will learn about how we can use our imagination to think outside of the box!