Religious Education News-
September 16, 2021
Happy September! Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. We are looking forward to (and I am sure that Lisa, Jeff and AJ especially) welcoming the Ellis' new daughter sometime very soon. 😊 And then next month we'll be able to welcome Meagan McMullen's new daughter too. Two babies for our nursery when we are able to hold in-person Sunday services again!👏
LOOK BELOW, for this week's lesson on Rules; how helpful are they? Hope you will be able to join in.
Hey have you checked out the Soul Matters program called Soulful Home: finding the sacred in everyday spaces? Check it out here. Each month, Soul Matters comes out with a resource guide for those who wish to incorporate spirituality in their home life including links to stories, activities, and worship materials. I would love to hear your feedback on this program.
LOOK OUT for the Ministerial Search Committee survey that is being sent out via email to all church members. Please take the time to complete the survey! This is the prelude for our smaller focus group conversation in October. I know it is hard to know your schedule in October but if you can, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS 1 MINUTE SURVEY so that we can find a time that is best for everyone. Your input is invaluable to shape the qualities on what we would like to see in our next called minister.
YOUTH ACTIVISTS NEEDED by the Sarasota Students 4 Climate. This youth activist group is holding its next strike on Friday, September 24th. More info below.
September 16, 2021
Happy September! Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. We are looking forward to (and I am sure that Lisa, Jeff and AJ especially) welcoming the Ellis' new daughter sometime very soon. 😊 And then next month we'll be able to welcome Meagan McMullen's new daughter too. Two babies for our nursery when we are able to hold in-person Sunday services again!👏
LOOK BELOW, for this week's lesson on Rules; how helpful are they? Hope you will be able to join in.
Hey have you checked out the Soul Matters program called Soulful Home: finding the sacred in everyday spaces? Check it out here. Each month, Soul Matters comes out with a resource guide for those who wish to incorporate spirituality in their home life including links to stories, activities, and worship materials. I would love to hear your feedback on this program.
LOOK OUT for the Ministerial Search Committee survey that is being sent out via email to all church members. Please take the time to complete the survey! This is the prelude for our smaller focus group conversation in October. I know it is hard to know your schedule in October but if you can, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS 1 MINUTE SURVEY so that we can find a time that is best for everyone. Your input is invaluable to shape the qualities on what we would like to see in our next called minister.
YOUTH ACTIVISTS NEEDED by the Sarasota Students 4 Climate. This youth activist group is holding its next strike on Friday, September 24th. More info below.
Namaste'
Catherine Bonner
Director of Religious Education
(941) 720-8437
catherinebuucs@gmail.com
Catherine Bonner
Director of Religious Education
(941) 720-8437
catherinebuucs@gmail.com
Rules are Wrong!?!
Join us on September 19th as we learn about Rules; how they help us and sometimes how they don't. We will explore this topic with story, song, and a game. Please download this picture to color.
We encourage everyone to watch the Youtube worship service starting at 10:45am for the Story for All Ages and then join in the Religious Education zoom from 11:00-11:30am.
Not on our current religious education mailing list? Sign-up here to get the Zoom link. Call Catherine Bonner at (941) 720-8437 if you have any questions.
Join us on September 19th as we learn about Rules; how they help us and sometimes how they don't. We will explore this topic with story, song, and a game. Please download this picture to color.
We encourage everyone to watch the Youtube worship service starting at 10:45am for the Story for All Ages and then join in the Religious Education zoom from 11:00-11:30am.
Not on our current religious education mailing list? Sign-up here to get the Zoom link. Call Catherine Bonner at (941) 720-8437 if you have any questions.
OTHER EVENTS
Upcoming Strike! (Students only)
We are ecstatic to announce that on Friday, September 24th, Sarasota Students 4 Climate will be hosting their first climate strike of the school year! Fridays for Future is leading this global climate strike using the #UprootTheSystem. To learn more about the meaning behind this strike and intersectional climate justice, click here. The strike will commence at J.D. Hamel Park at 4 pm, ending around 5:30.
In case you missed it, our Social Media Director Lily posted a series of graphics supporting the event (listed below) on our Instagram (@sarasotastudents4climate)! We also plan to post flyers around Sarasota High School, Booker High School, Pine View School, and Riverview High School with a QR code to RSVP. We're sure you don't want to wait until then to confirm your attendance, so click here to RSVP! Below you will also see our flyer for the strike.
We are ecstatic to announce that on Friday, September 24th, Sarasota Students 4 Climate will be hosting their first climate strike of the school year! Fridays for Future is leading this global climate strike using the #UprootTheSystem. To learn more about the meaning behind this strike and intersectional climate justice, click here. The strike will commence at J.D. Hamel Park at 4 pm, ending around 5:30.
In case you missed it, our Social Media Director Lily posted a series of graphics supporting the event (listed below) on our Instagram (@sarasotastudents4climate)! We also plan to post flyers around Sarasota High School, Booker High School, Pine View School, and Riverview High School with a QR code to RSVP. We're sure you don't want to wait until then to confirm your attendance, so click here to RSVP! Below you will also see our flyer for the strike.
SOCIAL ACTION YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN.....
The Sarasota Peace Center has an events calendar of justice activities and webinars happening in our local community and schools. Check out what is going on!
UU Justice Florida is a statewide justice ministry for members of 44 Unitarian Universalist congregations in Florida in partnership with other interfaith and public interest organizations to promote justice, equity and compassion in public policy. UUJF focuses on a limited number of core issues each year to educate, organize, and advocate for policies consistent with and supportive of Unitarian Universalist values. Check out their legislative and other initiatives here.
Mothers Demand Action for gun sense in America. This is a national organization but there is a local chapter. Check out their webpage for upcoming events. https://momsdemandaction.org/
The Sarasota Peace Center has an events calendar of justice activities and webinars happening in our local community and schools. Check out what is going on!
UU Justice Florida is a statewide justice ministry for members of 44 Unitarian Universalist congregations in Florida in partnership with other interfaith and public interest organizations to promote justice, equity and compassion in public policy. UUJF focuses on a limited number of core issues each year to educate, organize, and advocate for policies consistent with and supportive of Unitarian Universalist values. Check out their legislative and other initiatives here.
Mothers Demand Action for gun sense in America. This is a national organization but there is a local chapter. Check out their webpage for upcoming events. https://momsdemandaction.org/