What will you be doing on Sundays this summer? The children in religious education class will be cooking around the world. Children love to eat, and they love to cook, so throughout the summer we’ll give children a “taste” of different cultures from around the world. They’ll be introduced to cultures through stories, activities, and … Continue reading From the DLRE: Summer Sundays in RE
Did you know that once your child or grandchild ends 5th grade, you have only 364 weeks left to truly influence their lives? Sound like a lot? Well, when they end 11th grade you have only 52 weeks. Ask yourself, what kind of influence do you want to have on your child? The kind that … Continue reading From the DLRE: Faith Formation for Teens
During the discussions following Rev. Keith Kron’s visit last month there was expressed a need to further grieve the ending of Rev. Tony Larsen’s ministry. In the Jewish tradition of my family of origin there is a custom called “sitting Shiva.” This follows the loss of a loved one and in general consists of family and friends … Continue reading In the Interim: March 2019
Has it been awhile since your last photograph was taken? Be included in our new directory! Lifetouch will be providing onsite photography and assisting us in creating a new directory. Our new directory will be a valuable resource to strengthen connections in our faith community. Photography sessions are May 20, 21, and 22, 2:00-9:00 p.m. … Continue reading New Church Directory and Photography Session
During the discussions following Rev. Keith Kron’s visit last month there was expressed a need to further grieve the ending of Rev. Tony Larsen’s ministry. In the Jewish tradition of my family of origin there is a custom called “sitting Shiva.” This follows the loss of a loved one and in general consists of family and friends … Continue reading In the Interim: February 2019
When my children were babies and toddlers I diligently read books and websites about child development. My favorites were the books by Louise Bates Ames and Frances L. Ilg of the Gesell Child Development Institute at Yale. During these years of reading I never focused on my children’s faith formation, instead I wanted to know … Continue reading From the DLRE: Faith Formation
It’s been a busy past month as we start a new year. We had a wonderful turnout for the Covenant of Right Relationship Workshop and did very important work that will be ongoing. We Lifted Off our Annual Budget Drive. We also had a good visit with Rev. Keith Kron, Director of the UUA’s Transitions … Continue reading In the Interim: January 2019
