Religious Education News- July 9, 2019

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Summer Greetings!  Hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe holiday week-end filled with family and fun.  Too bad the rains were so ferocious. 

Thank you to Ms. Robyne for leading class this past Sunday.  I heard it was a very lively education on Canada.  Unfortunately the next set of clues for where our jeweled chalice has been taken were not handed out.  Click here for a printable version of those clues so that your children can do there research before this Sunday.  And SHHH-  Don't tell them which country from our class schedule below...
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DON'T FORGET OUR MID-SUMMER POTLUCK AND DANCE THIS SATURDAY!  It will be from 5:30-8:30pm but if you want to come early (4:30ish) to help decorate and set-up, your willing hands will be appreciated.  Bring your favorite dance songs on your phone or CD and we will add them to the playlist. 
 
Also mark your calendar for Sunday, July 21st.  I will be in pulpit that day giving a sermon on Diversity; how we define it, how it is used by both liberal and conservative factions to continue to divide us further and how we might communicate better to smudge the edges of "Us" and "Them". 

Lastly, I would like to see how many of you are interested in protesting against Immigration Concentration Camps.  It is at the Manatee County Courthouse on Sunday, July 28 3-5pm.  Additional information here.  This is a human rights issue that all of us, young and old and in-between can fight to make right.  If you can protest, RSVP here and I will get supplies to make signs. 

​Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Catherine Bonner
​Religious Education Director
(941) 720-8437 cell/text
catherine.bonner914@gmail.com (best email)

This Week in RE Classes 
July 14, 2019

10:30 am: RE Classes

Nursery Care: ​Loving care provided by our nursery staff and volunteers for those 4 years and younger. 

PreK- 6th Grade: ​This Sunday we are taking the next step in our Summer Travel Series and international "who done it" with China.  The children will see a short video and learn about China from Ms. Char.  There will be a craft to do and food to taste before heading to the playground for outdoor fun including water fun. Don't forget to bring or wear clothes for getting wet! We have the towels to dry you off.

​Youth:  You are encouraged to join in the Service or assist in the Prek-6th Grade class. ​
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Summer Program Starts on Sunday, June 9th- August 11th
During the Summer we will have nursery care for the wee ones and a fun craft/games for the older children to participate in each Sunday.  After the craft/games, all the children will enjoy the playground and our new water feature (ie sprinkler) to cool off and have fun. :-)  Click here for the SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE
SOCIAL ACTION---
Need your input on a Social Action focus for next program year.  

Upcoming Events:

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MID-SUMMER POTLUCK AND DANCE 
SATURDAY, JULY 13TH; 
5:30-8:30pm

​Catherine Bonner and Lois Lee are hosting a potluck and dance in the Lexow Wing.  If you can help with the set-up and decorating, please contact Catherine Bonner, at (941) 720-8437 or at DRE@uusarasota.org.  Otherwise, come and join us for a fun evening of dinner, socializing and dancing. 

​ Let Catherine know your favorite dance songs and she'll get them into the playlist. 
Our next RE Meeting is for Sunday, August 4th from 11:45-12:45pm.  Snacks will be provided.  Need your input on the upcoming program year!
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HAWAIIAN LUAU- SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH; 11:30AM
RE is hosting the 2nd Sunday potluck and are going to make it a LUAU!  Volunteer to help set-up for this special event as the last summer party before the children head back to school.  Contact Catherine Bonner at (941) 720-8437 cell/text or DRE@uusarasota.org.