Explore the theme of Compassion with Knitting and CrochetJam (for the Mitten Tree), EatingJam and OrigamiJam (for December Decor). We will be continue to make scarves for the mitten tree, fold Paper Cranes and add exploring ethical eating! Bring a canned food offering. 9 and 11 a.m. Kindergarten and up (adults invited too!): CircleJam (the Opening): “May I Be … Continue reading Nov. 16, 2014 SpiritJam Weekly Update
Explore the theme of Compassion with a Knitting and CrochetJam, DirtJam and OrigamiJam. We will be making scarves for the mitten tree, folding Paper Cranes and planting daffodil bulbs! Bring a canned food offering. 9 and 11 a.m. Kindergarten and up (adults invited too!): CircleJam (the Opening): “May I Be Peaceful” and other songs for compassion with … Continue reading Nov. 9, 2014 SpiritJam Update
Contemplate the loved ones we have lost as part of the Service of Remembrance plus a time for Kindergarteners – 4th graders with the SpiritJam staff during the middle of the service. 9 and 11 a.m. All children start in the service- Bring a memento, picture or use one of our roses. Please contact Katie, directorre@bvuuf.org if there are sensitive issues … Continue reading Nov. 2, 2014 SpiritJam Weekly Update
Explore the theme of Vision with a TarotJam, Fortune Telling and OuijiJam. We will be predicting the future! 9 and 11 a.m. Kindergarten and up (adults invited too!): CircleJam (the Opening): The last Sunday of our Vision theme with Crazy Glasses, Rainbow Peepholes, and Clear stones for “Clarity of Vision.” What will the future bring, what are our … Continue reading Oct.26, 2014 SpiritJam Weekly Update
Hey Youth and Parents! We kicked off the year with a water slide and continue to keep the energy high! SpiritJam is BVUUF’s new model of religious education. The School of the Spirit offers multi-generational workshops called Jams that relate to the congregation-wide theme. Middle and high school youth will participate and help lead the activities, as … Continue reading Youth Ministry Newsletter – Oct/Nov 2014
Explore the theme of Vision with the CropWalk ServiceJam and Storyteller Papa Wynn; Make banners and signs for our walkers, plus try the CropWalk Scavenger Hunt/Obstacle Course. “We envision a world without hunger.” 9 and 11 a.m. Kindergarten and up (adults invited too!): CircleJam (the Opening): Storyteller “Papa Wynn” Montgomery shares one of the core U.U. stories, “The … Continue reading Oct.19, 2014 SpiritJam Weekly Update
Explore the theme of Vision with U.U. ClueJam and SoundJam; come and check out the “Rainbow Peepholes*” which are intriguing everyone! 9 and 11 a.m. Kindergarten and up (adults invited too!): CircleJam: The Story of the Blind Men and the Elephant. How do our perceptions form a vision of truth/God/Spirit of Life? SoundJam: with Katie, SpiritJam Director. Mindful … Continue reading Oct. 12, 2014 SpiritJam Weekly Update
Explore the theme of Vision with LegoJam and QuestJam, open to all ages. 9 and 11 a.m. Kindergarten* and up (adults invited too!): CircleJam: Ingathering for all. Introduction of the October theme of “Vision.” LegoJam: SpiritJam leader Michael offers this Lego Game played by executives, for which there is a Visionary and a Builder. The Visionary sees a Lego … Continue reading Oct. 5, 2014 SpiritJam Weekly Update
Explore the theme of Unity with ServiceJams: Emergency Preparedness Kit Making and Grounds beautification plus a story by Wynn Montgomery, open to all ages. 9 and 11 a.m. Kindergarten* and up (adults invited too!): CircleJam: Ingathering for all. Our own Storyteller Wynn Montgomery illustrates the theme of Unity with the story “A Bundle of Sticks.” Kit ServiceJam: SpiritJam leader Rachel works part … Continue reading Sept.28, 2014 SpiritJam Weekly Update
Explore the theme of Unity with EnsoJam (Zen Circles) and a ParachuteJam this Sunday, open to all ages. 9 and 11 a.m. Kindergarten* and up (adults invited too!): EnsoJam (Zen Circle Meditation) with guest artist, Lisa Gyoko Schaewe, adjunct faculty at Naropa Institute. All are invited to participate in meditation, then unite mind, breath, and spirit to paint enso, … Continue reading Sept. 21, 2014 SpiritJam Weekly Update
