February 5th, 2012  

General info 

Join a Social ACTION - LOOK for the Pre-school to 1st Grader's  BIG Collection box (to be distributed by the Association of Relgious Communities).  If you wish to,bring any of the following items:

•  _{shampoo/conditioner,}
• _{small packs of tissues,}
• _{hand lotion,}
• _deodorant,
• _{shaving cream,} 
• _{baby wipes and diapers (sizes 3,4 & 5).}
• _{toothpaste, toothbrushes(for children or adults).}   

 

NURSERY SAFETY- 2nd PERSON-  SIGN UP -  Please sign up one Sunday to be a second RE helper in the Nursery.  Clipboard will be in the House (to the left of the copier in the kitchen area).

 

•  FEB 19th (Pres.Day Weekend) - Children's Chapel at both 9:00 and 11:00 am for Pre-school through 5th.  Seeking Junior Youth and people who are familiar with Jewish Songs, and the holiday Purim to help with costumes, or baking with the children. Contact the Director of Religious Education 

AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY: 

PRE-School to 1st Graders

 Leader: Christine Bonansinga, Assisted by Laura Lucsky

Walking the Rainbow Path Session # 18 HONESTY

Principles 4 & 5 "Grow in spirit and mind," and "Believe in my ideas and act on them" are beautifully illustrated in a story set in China called The Empty Pot by Demi. 

   possible activities: tissue paper art, bring a small glass jar (from your recycling) that can become a tea light luminary

 

 

2nd & 3rd Graders

Leader:  Melene Rose, Assisted by Suzanne Perry

Faithful Journey's Session #9 ASK QUESTIONS "A Tour of the Heavens - Clyde Tombaugh and Pluto

Today the children will be introduced to UU Clyde Tombaugh who discovered Pluto, and talk about the 4th Principle "A free and responsible search for truth and meaning."  Our faith affirms asking questions; investigating the world; and being open to new information, ideas, and truths (such as the 2006 "demotion" from planet to dward planet status).  

  possible activities: experience the relative scale of planets, modeling clay, "All About Us" scavenger hunt.  

 

4th & 5th Graders

Leader: Eva DeFranco, Assisted by Mary Collins or Parent

Window's & Mirrors Session # 9 LEAN ON ME - World Religion Source: Islam

This session explores the way the bonds of relationship are crucial in times of self-doubt.  When members of our family are struggling with insecurity, we offer support, care and love.  This can be as simple as offering a hug when a sibling is feeling sad.  Our UU values call us to act upon the 1st Principle (honoring the worth of every person) beginning with those closest to us.   The UU source of the story comes from Islam.  Khadija, was steadfast when Mohamed was afraid to reveal his first revelations.  She was steadfast in her support and her trust in Allah.  It was her trust, people believe, that helped give Mohamed courage to fulfull his calling and bring Islam to the people of the world.

   possible activity: Trust walk, writing, role play Khadija's story

 

 

At11:00 AM

K-2 and 3-5th grades

 Leader: Bruni Edwards & Mary Collins

Sails & Rudders Session #15 "THIS, TOO, SHALL PASS" World Religion Source: The Talmud

The story of King Solomon is seeking peace of mind and dreamt of a ring that would bring it.   In the end he finds a simple ring with wisdom and perspective about the trials of life from.   In this particular version, the Jewish harvest festival, Sukkot,  is referred to so we will share a little about that, too.

    possible activities: Make a masking tape ring,  “Meditation on Breathing” Song, ‘Don’t Let Go’ Game,

Older group finding Damascus, Jerusalem, Babylon, Egypt on three different maps.

 

 

 

6th-8th graders

 Leader: Nancy Tramontana, Assistant: David Payne

Short Film: THE DANISH POET 

This quirky short ponders the questions of our origins, asking if the little serendipitous and coincidental details of life might in fact come together with some kind of universal intelligence to create us as we are. Set in Norway, and about a poet discovering how things came to be that he was born.

        possible activities: poetry magnets & participants are welcome to bring a poem you like to share

 

 

9th-12th Grade - Senior High Youth Group NO 11:00 AM meeting this week due to OWL

Time Changes for both OWL groups on Superbowl Sunday: 

3:00 to 5:00 PM Sun.Feb.5th

7th- 9th Grade - Junior Our Whole Lives - at DANBURY - Snack by Joni Lowe this week.

AND

3:30 to 5:00 PM Sun.Feb.5th

10th-12th Grade - Senior Our Whole Lives - at DANBURY 

OTHER NOTES:

mary.collins.dre@gmail.com

An article written by UUCD Director of Religious Education about why attend Religious Education (RE) & about Unitarian Universalism is at:

 http://www.newstimes.com/default/article/Nuturing-the-life-giving-aspects-of-humanity-in-2197119.php