As we continue to navigate our way through these challenging times, it’s more important than ever for your Children and Youth to be part of a loving community where they can truly be themselves. As we incorporate our 7 Principles and our UU values, our primary focus right now is building community and tending to the wellbeing of each person. We hope your Children and Youth will join us.
Some RE classes began this past Sunday; the rest will begin in the next two weeks. Information about your child or youth’s particular classes has been provided in a parent email. If you haven’t received yours, please let me know, either by calling or texting (607) 435-2803, or by email at dlre@uuschenectady.org.
Most RE classes will meet via Zoom through at least November. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
K/1/2 Rainbow Children: These youngin’s will meet for the first time this coming Sunday morning, 10/10, from 9:30-10. Come, join their terrific teachers, Joel Best and Sharon MacNeil, and share some fun together! The link to their class will be shared soon in a parent email.
3/4 Experiences with the Web of Life: These nature lovers will have their first class on Sunday morning, 10/17, from 9:30-10:15. Their talented teachers are Ed Kautz and Dyana Warnock.
5/6 Amazing Grace: These amazing children will have their first meeting this coming Sunday afternoon, 10/10, from 1:15-2:15.
7/8 The Fifth Dimension: This class had its first meeting this past Sunday. Their next meeting is Sunday, 10/17, from 9:15-10:15.
8/9 OWL: The only class that’s meeting in person for now is the 8/9 OWL (Our Whole Lives sexuality education) class, which can only meet in person. They met this past Sunday for an “Extreme OWL” all-day class! Kudos to the super group of youth participating in OWL and to our fabulous facilitators who are making this class possible–Randy Jennings, Sarah Tyo, and Donald Whisenhunt!
The 8/9 OWL group’s regular meetings are Sunday evenings from 7-9.
This group is fully vaccinated, masked and socially distanced. It is also a “closed” group, meaning there are no drop-ins–the group has the same participants from week to week.
Senior Youth (grades 9-12): We had our first meeting this past Sunday. It was great to reconnect with some of our Senior Youth. A big THANK YOU to Mark Hyland and Aaron Tyo for once again acting as advisors to these amazing young people! Their next meeting is this Sunday, 10/10, at noon.
Volunteer Opportunities! If you’d like to help with RE too, please reach out and let me know. There are lots of volunteer opportunities. Working with our children and youth can be a rewarding and spiritual experience!