March 10th RE Weekly Update

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Preschoolers at Day Camp, Shibata Sensei, the Emperor’s Bow Maker at Dharma Camp,  Youth-led Sunday, Passover Haggadah next week,   Harry Potter Book Chat

  • Preschool: “Chalice Children: Block Sunday” with Dana and Chelsea, preschool staff teachers. Re-vamped preschool with more stories and activities.  Teddy Bear Month next week, see announcements.
  • K-2nd Graders: “Picture Book U.U. – Henry Works”  A bear based on Unitarian Henry David Thoreau. He patches and fixes things for his friends, Mr. Emerson and Miss Alcott, and enjoys the value of helping others.
  • 3-5th Graders: Attend Youth Service.
  • Playground Monitors: (10 – 11 a.m. between services)   Two Needed.
  • Children’s Choir: Performs today.
  • 9 a.m. Junior Youth Group – Youth to Service with Emily Conger, Youth Coordinator.
  • Our Whole Lives (O.W.L.) Human Sexuality Classes:
    • 7/8th Grade O.W.L. – Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. with Scott Sewell, Laura Murray, Emily Conger, and Luis Uribe, leaders.
    • 5th Grade O.W.L. – Sundays 8:45 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. with Cindy Beeler, Paul Jones, Laura Murray and Scott McCollom, leaders, in the Alcott Room.

Announcements:

  • Youth led Sunday, March 10, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.  The 3rd – 5th graders are invited to attend the entire service.
  • Easter/ Passover, Sunday, March 31, two services, 9 and 11 a.m.     Passover Haggadah, or telling, of the story of Moses and the Exodus.   Can Hunt after the services.
  • Dharma Summer Day Camp information and registration  on the website!! Buddha ImageJune 3 – 7, 2013 for K-5th graders. Interfaith Buddhist and U.U. Summer Camp led by Jamil Scott, Naropa student, and myself.
  • NEW for Camp: Preschool Group (with adult attending). – Forming a Preschool Group so the adults may attend and bring the younger ones. Adults need to be on site with a preschooler. Register on the website.
  • Camp Presenters and Workshops: Shibata Sensei, Official Bowmaker to the Emperor and Kyudu (Archery) expert, Alexandra Shenpen, Ikebana Guru with Shambala Mountain Center and Mike Levy, practitioner of Miksang Contemplative Photography will be joining us for Workshops at Camp! You Tube Video of Alexandra Shenpen Ikebana
  • Preschool Teddy Bear Theme – Bring your teddy bear or other favorite stuffed animal for March 17 – Teddy Bear friendship; March 24 – Teddy Bear being broken; April 7 – Teddy Bear lost; and April 14 – Teddy Bear Party.
  • Can Hunt, Easter Sunday, Mar. 31 after each Service. Bring a strong basket to collect cans (or just use your hands). Benefit for the Boulder County AIDS Project.
  • Youth/Adult Book Chat and Dessert Potluck: Harry Potter through a U.U. Lens, Friday, April 19, 7 p.m. Childcare for $5, RSVP to Katie Covey, DRE at katiecovey@gmail.com  Bring a plate in addition to a dessert or snack to share. Co-hosted by the CYRE and ARE committees. If you have questions or would like to help with the event, please contact Rachel Setzke, rsetzke@comcast.net.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)


Emily Conger, Youth Coordinator
Jamil Scott, Religious Education Assistant
Katie Covey, Director of Religious Education

Boulder Valley U.U. Fellowship
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