This Week in Religious Education
What is happening for children, youth, and families at OUUC
Happy Holidays
I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and a lovely holiday season. While this can be a very joyful time, it can also be hard. Please know you can reach out to us here at OUUC for support and community at this, or any other, time. I keep regular office hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10:30-1:30, but I am also happy to schedule phone calls or meetings at your convenience Saturdays-Thursdays.
And here are a few reflections and resources you might find helpful in crafting meaningful holidays for your family:
New Dream: Simplify the Holidays Campaign
A Free Study Guide (from a Christian lens but applicable to all I think) to Unplug the Christmas Machine
A gratitude workshop for families
Sunday Classes
This Sunday: December 1st
This is the All Music service, for all ages. The Children will stay in the worship service and there will be no religious education classes other than nursery care and middle school group.
9:15:
- Nursery Care
11:00:
- Nursery Care
- Middle School Group, watching and discussing an episode of the Simpsons, 'Missionary Impossible".
12:30:
- Teen Faith in Action Leadership Council
December's Theme is Awe
Youth Led Service Opportunities
Guest At Your Table
Support our partners around the world in creating stronger communities with more justice.
Pick up your Guest At Your Table box from the youth in the Commons, and bring back your donations for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee by December 15th.
Teen Faith in Action Leadership Council
Join the Teen Faith in Action Leadership Council, which is open to all youth ages 13-18 and meets on the 1st Sunday of each month, 12:30-2pm!
Recent projects have included volunteering at the Thurston County Food Bank and a Food Drive. Come help choose the focus of upcoming faith in action efforts.
Holiday Food Super Sort
Time to Register Now if You Have Not Already!
Our new year of classes begin this Sunday! It's going to be a great year, and one way to make it even better … knowing who will be coming!
Please register now for classes:
Join our OUUC Families Facebook Group!
Yours in Faith,
Sara Lewis, credentialed religious educator, master level
Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm
Available by appointment: Saturday through Thursday
Sabbath Day (when I will not check email or respond to calls): Friday
olydre@gmail.com or dre@ouuc.org
360-786-6383 x. 102