Religious Education News-
January 22, 2020
Happy Mid-January!
Our Bonfire and Potluck last week was a great success. We could not have a nicer evening to hold this event. We had about 38 folks join us around the campfire for conversation and smore's and the children had fun looking for branches for the fire, playing games together and climbing in the trees. Check out the photos here.
Our Anti-Hate day last Sunday also went well. All the children and several of our congregation members put their hand prints on our new banner. Once we get a few more prints, we will add the name of the Church so that we can use it and events to represent our church and our faith.
This Sunday the children and youth will start in the Service before heading into their classes. The Elementary classes will be learning about the Chinese New Year (this Saturday we start the Year of the Rat) and the Youth will be talking about music in worship services. As Red is a good luck color for the Chinese, make sure to wear red this Sunday.
In between the Services from 11-11:30am, I am looking for two volunteers to help sell tickets 11-11:30am in the courtyard for the Chili Cook-off and Game Night we will hold on Feb 15th starting at 5:30pm. If you can volunteer, email me.
Don't forget.... the Colloquy Club is meeting Sunday from 11:30-12:30 in the Library. The topic is Gender Roles in today's society. Get your tickets for our annual Serendipity Auction being held on Sunday, Feb 2nd.
See you soon.
Catherine Bonner
Religious Education Director
(941) 720-8437 cell/text
catherine.bonner914@gmail.com (best email)
Our Bonfire and Potluck last week was a great success. We could not have a nicer evening to hold this event. We had about 38 folks join us around the campfire for conversation and smore's and the children had fun looking for branches for the fire, playing games together and climbing in the trees. Check out the photos here.
Our Anti-Hate day last Sunday also went well. All the children and several of our congregation members put their hand prints on our new banner. Once we get a few more prints, we will add the name of the Church so that we can use it and events to represent our church and our faith.
This Sunday the children and youth will start in the Service before heading into their classes. The Elementary classes will be learning about the Chinese New Year (this Saturday we start the Year of the Rat) and the Youth will be talking about music in worship services. As Red is a good luck color for the Chinese, make sure to wear red this Sunday.
In between the Services from 11-11:30am, I am looking for two volunteers to help sell tickets 11-11:30am in the courtyard for the Chili Cook-off and Game Night we will hold on Feb 15th starting at 5:30pm. If you can volunteer, email me.
Don't forget.... the Colloquy Club is meeting Sunday from 11:30-12:30 in the Library. The topic is Gender Roles in today's society. Get your tickets for our annual Serendipity Auction being held on Sunday, Feb 2nd.
See you soon.
Catherine Bonner
Religious Education Director
(941) 720-8437 cell/text
catherine.bonner914@gmail.com (best email)
CLASSES THIS WEEK
Religious Education for Children at 10:00 to 11:00 am, for Youth from 10:00 am to 11:30.
January 26, 2020
Nursery Care: Loving care provided by our nursery staff and volunteers for those 4 years and younger.
Pre-K through 1st Grade: Chinese New Year - The children will hear the story of Dragon Dance and learn about the customs of Chinese New Year. Then they will help with the Dragon Dance in the Courtyard after the service.
2nd through 5th Grade: Chinese New Year - -5 The children will learn about the Chinese New Year, making symbols of kindness, and sharing Chinese moon cakes and tea with the congregation after church.
Youth Group: Religious music - The youth will explore how music impacts the worship service.
Read more about our Religious Education programs for children and youth...
Nursery Care: Loving care provided by our nursery staff and volunteers for those 4 years and younger.
Pre-K through 1st Grade: Chinese New Year - The children will hear the story of Dragon Dance and learn about the customs of Chinese New Year. Then they will help with the Dragon Dance in the Courtyard after the service.
2nd through 5th Grade: Chinese New Year - -5 The children will learn about the Chinese New Year, making symbols of kindness, and sharing Chinese moon cakes and tea with the congregation after church.
Youth Group: Religious music - The youth will explore how music impacts the worship service.
Read more about our Religious Education programs for children and youth...
Upcoming Events:
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The COLLOQUY CLUB is here! It is an adult group for folks that cannot make other adult programming that the church offers due to work, the need for childcare or life's busy schedule! Our next meeting is Sunday, Jan 26th from 11:30-12:30 in the Library. The topic is Gender Roles in today's society. Join us for a lively discussion. Childcare is provided.
Sign-up in the courtyard after Service to join us for this Fun event! You are not required to bring a pot of chili to be part of the competition but we hope you will. Prizes for the Best Chili (with and without meat)! All the sides and fixins will be provided as part of the ticket price. BYOB and a dessert to share. Cost is $5 per adult (under 13 free). Card games will include Poker, Texas Hold-em, Throw Throw Burrito and other games you might like to play. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Games for all ages. We will teach you. |
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST 9:30-Noon- Event 10:30-11:45- Serving ALL HANDS ON DECK! This is our annual event that the Religious Education program puts on for our congregation. All families and children are needed that day for prepping, cooking, serving and cleaning up. Please sign-up at our next RE meeting on Feb 9th from 11:15-12:15 for a role! Net proceeds to benefit the Playground Fund so that we can get a new playground that is top notch. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE EVENTS AND JOIN US....SUNDAY, JAN 26TH- COLLOQUY CLUB- GENDER ROLES SUNDAY, FEB 2ND- SERENDIPITY AUCTION SUNDAY, FEB 9TH- RE MEETING 11:15-12:15 SATURDAY, FEB 15TH- CHILI COOK-OFF AND GAMES SUNDAY, MAR 1ST- PANCAKE BREAKFAST |
SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTION
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Our Social Action theme this year for our children is Climate Change and how that impacts our weather, world hunger, immigration, homelessness, and racial justice and our rights to have clean air, land and water.
Our next Social Action Sunday will be in March and will prepare for our Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 19th.
For other Social Justice activities in our community, check out... Sarasota Activist Calendar |
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