Church Picnic! Hope to see lots of RE families at the church picnic this Saturday, 8/3, at Saratoga Spa State Park at Hathorn Pavilion–for swimming, games (volleyball, anyone?!), a stroll or hike, good food, and even better conversation!
Summer Religious Education Continues! All Children, grades K-5th, will meet at Waters House from 10:30 through the end of service. Come, join the fun!
This past Sunday’s Summer RE was SO much fun! Tamara Geveci led the group with help from Mati Hackett. We had nine children join us for ice breakers and singing, and a gentle mindful hike along the creek next to the church. At the end of the hike, we sat by the little waterfall and drew a picture of something beautiful we’d seen along the way. It was a fun exercise in mindfulness and it’s always a delight to see and hear what catches our children’s eyes and ears… the sound of flowing the water, moss, cool rocks, flowers, fungi, insects, and acorns carrying the promise of future oaks! The curiosity and insight they share warms my soul.
Still to come…
August 4: Exploring Ideas with Jenny, Avvai, and Vinay Lippmann, and Robin!
August 11: Nature Art with Lyndsi Holmes-Wickert and Mati!
August 18: Naturalist Walk in the spirit of Henry David Thoreau with Mati and Robin. Bring your curiosity and outdoor attire (dress for the weather!).
The Nursery is available for children five and under during services. As always, all Children and Youth are welcome to attend worship services.
As the Religious Education program is a cooperative endeavor, volunteers are needed. Volunteer options include teaching classes as part of a teaching team, filling in as a substitute teacher (no curriculum preparation is necessary for being a substitute), assisting in a Religious Education classroom, and offering an extra pair of hands to help with particularly involved crafts or other similar activities.
Contact Director of Lifespan Religious Education (DLRE) Robin Ahearn at
dlre@uuschenectady.org for more information about volunteering.
River Rising: It’s not too late for Youth to register for River Rising, which we’ll be hosting 8/18-8/24! We currently only have one UUSS Youth attending… If you’re a Youth and you’d like to attend, be sure to check it out
HERE!
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Director of Lifespan Religious Education Robin Ahearn at
dlre@uuschenectady.org or (607) 435-2803.
