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NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Hello Everyone, Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions this year? We had several visitors Jan. 1st who have resolved to find a spiritual home. If you have made a resolution to do the same, I encourage you to visit First Church for several weeks as we have much to offer. Please look below for some more information. Please be advised that my office hours have changed. I may now be reached Sunday through Wednesday, 10am - 4pm (occasional weekdays 1pm - 9pm: based on meeting schedules). You can contact me, Meredith Plummer, at dre@firstuu.com or 513-238-9912. If you are a first time visitor to First Unitarian Church and are curious about our Sunday school program, make sure to look at our prospectus for information on our curriculum. Look below for updates, and to see what your child will be doing this Sunday at First Unitarian Church. To review what your child learned this past Sunday, take a look at the "Taking It Home," sheets below. Taking It Home: 4 Years Old - Kindergarten Taking It Home: 1sr - 2nd Grade Taking It Home: 3rd - 5th _____________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPICS OF THE WEEK Sunday, February 5, 2011 4 year old—Kindergarten:
Dreams—Today, we will talk about
bedtime and explore the concept of dreams. Sophia L. Fahs identifies the
realization that the world of reality sensed during wakefulness is different
from the reality sensed in sleep as one of the 12 main types of experiences
connected with natural religious development in young children. As part of
our exploration, we will learn about and create our own dream catchers. We
will also create a pillow fort using our own blankets and pillows. ______________________________________________________________________________ CHILDREN'S CHAPEL WORSHIP Instead of religious education classes at 9am, Religious Education will be piloting a program of Children’s worship. According to Michelle Richards in Come Into the Circle: Worshiping with Children “Children are spiritual by nature. They haven’t yet lost their sense of awe, mystery, and reference for the ordinary things in life…Their innate sense of curiosity and wonder and their ability to love unconditionally and fully experience life need to be nurtured so they can develop a deep sense of their faith and beliefs.” This will be a one year trial program lead by the DRE, in collaboration with other members of the congregation. If you are interested in contributing to, assisting with or leading a children’s worship, please contact the DRE. Honoring the Light of the Child Inside each of us, there is something wonderful and beautiful. That “something” is our love, and it shines just like a light. When we are happy and loved, our love light shines for everyone to see. But, when we are mad, sad or afraid, our love light dims. Luckily for all of us, there are ways to make our love light bright again. Last Sunday, we practiced breathing deeply. Your child(ren) can join us for more great lessons about their love light, every Sunday at 9am, during Children’s Worship. ______________________________________________________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS, INVITATIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES Secret Valentine on Sunday, February 5th at 10am. Who is your secret valentine? Parents, sign your up your children (4 years of age - 5th grade) to participate in the rebirth of this time honored celebration! Each child will be paired with an adult from the congregation. The children and adults will meet in the Ellen Hall Room for a special party Sunday, February 5th. Adults, don't forget to register for this special event as well! Registration will take place January 15th and 22nd outside of the sanctuary. ______________________________________________________________________________ FAMILY CONNECTIONS Walking in a Winter Wonderland Children in the 1st - 2nd grade class will be discussing the origins of the Universe this January. Along with that discussion comes some discussion about our seventh principle, "We care for Earth's lifeboat." It may seem difficult to connect with the earth in winter but there are still steps we can take to protect the web of life now. Perhaps you should discuss some of the options below with your children and make a resolution to implement one of these eco friendly practice in your home.
— Buy eco! Super cool and environmentally
friendly clothes, toys and electronics ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Questions? Concerns? Need
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