Religious Education News-
June 9, 2021
Happy Summer! Let's gather for fellowship this Sunday, June 13th at South Lido Beach. See the details below.
It feels so refreshing to be able to enjoy each other's company in a mask optional environment while helping our church community. Thanks to Larry, Codey, Shea, Chris, Char, Paul Lewis and Jane, Doug and Sandy Caldwell, Marie Keeney, Estela and Javier Curiel (directors of New Life Montessori) and Edsel, Jose, and their four children (New Life Montessori family) for joining us in the Mulch Spreading party this past Sunday. It was hot and sticky but the camaraderie was OUTSTANDING! We were able to get the three huge mounds spread to where is belongs BUT it was not enough mulch so more was delivered yesterday. 😜
June 9, 2021
Happy Summer! Let's gather for fellowship this Sunday, June 13th at South Lido Beach. See the details below.
It feels so refreshing to be able to enjoy each other's company in a mask optional environment while helping our church community. Thanks to Larry, Codey, Shea, Chris, Char, Paul Lewis and Jane, Doug and Sandy Caldwell, Marie Keeney, Estela and Javier Curiel (directors of New Life Montessori) and Edsel, Jose, and their four children (New Life Montessori family) for joining us in the Mulch Spreading party this past Sunday. It was hot and sticky but the camaraderie was OUTSTANDING! We were able to get the three huge mounds spread to where is belongs BUT it was not enough mulch so more was delivered yesterday. 😜
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I also want to send a huge THANK YOU, to Chris, Jeff and AJ for finishing up the Courtyard gate and fencing and to Chris and Sandy for straightening, leveling and pouring the fence posts and the posts for the retention wall. We now need help to finish the retention wall with inserting the boards, leveling and screwing them in, creating the french drains (ie pouring in the gravel behind the wall) and then painting the boards. And of course there is the rest of the mulch to spread. 😲😲
DO YOU HAVE TIME TO VOLUNTEER TO FINISH PHASE I? Please let me know via text or email. Many hands make less work for everyone. And all of your efforts have saved $$ that we can use to enhance the playground further.
So are you ready to vision Phase II? Our new structure and swings have the elementary age children well covered but what about adding elements for toddlers, teens and adults? How can we make this area feel more park-like? How can we add space for those who have sensitivities in sensory or hearing? What other outdoor activities should we have ? It is time to dream again and YOUR dreams are important. Seeing he space we have is very useful so can we gather together the week-end of June 19th or 20th to dream? Email me here with your thoughts on a) if you would like to get together to dream and when you would be able to gather (could be a week-end or evening) and/or b) elements or things you would like to be included in the "dream" list. I will spend some time pricing out items from the "dream" list.
There is so much going on this Summer and I will be out of pocket for much of it attending General Assembly, leading several worship services, helping my son move and going on vacation. Knowing that many of you have busy summers too and travel plans, we are not going to have any RE Zoom meetings after June 20th but will try to schedule fun events where we can gather for fellowship before the church re-opens in August. Stay tuned...
Namaste'
Catherine Bonner
Director of Religious Education
(941) 720-8437
catherinebuucs@gmail.com
DO YOU HAVE TIME TO VOLUNTEER TO FINISH PHASE I? Please let me know via text or email. Many hands make less work for everyone. And all of your efforts have saved $$ that we can use to enhance the playground further.
So are you ready to vision Phase II? Our new structure and swings have the elementary age children well covered but what about adding elements for toddlers, teens and adults? How can we make this area feel more park-like? How can we add space for those who have sensitivities in sensory or hearing? What other outdoor activities should we have ? It is time to dream again and YOUR dreams are important. Seeing he space we have is very useful so can we gather together the week-end of June 19th or 20th to dream? Email me here with your thoughts on a) if you would like to get together to dream and when you would be able to gather (could be a week-end or evening) and/or b) elements or things you would like to be included in the "dream" list. I will spend some time pricing out items from the "dream" list.
There is so much going on this Summer and I will be out of pocket for much of it attending General Assembly, leading several worship services, helping my son move and going on vacation. Knowing that many of you have busy summers too and travel plans, we are not going to have any RE Zoom meetings after June 20th but will try to schedule fun events where we can gather for fellowship before the church re-opens in August. Stay tuned...
Namaste'
Catherine Bonner
Director of Religious Education
(941) 720-8437
catherinebuucs@gmail.com
Celebrate at the Beach!
(No RE Zoom meeting this week.)
It has been a long year away from each other and with lots of challenges. Let's get together to enjoy and celebrate being with each other as we head into the summer. Join us on South Lido Beach Park (by the playground) starting at 10:30am on Sunday, June 13th. Come when you can but bring your own food, drink, chairs, beach toys, and games to enjoy the day. Masks are optional but fellowship is not.
No matter your age, ALL ARE WELCOME to join us if you are in line with our UU values and principles. Not on our current religious education mailing list? Sign-up here and a Zoom link will be emailed to you. Call Catherine Bonner at (941) 720-8437 if you have any questions.
(No RE Zoom meeting this week.)
It has been a long year away from each other and with lots of challenges. Let's get together to enjoy and celebrate being with each other as we head into the summer. Join us on South Lido Beach Park (by the playground) starting at 10:30am on Sunday, June 13th. Come when you can but bring your own food, drink, chairs, beach toys, and games to enjoy the day. Masks are optional but fellowship is not.
No matter your age, ALL ARE WELCOME to join us if you are in line with our UU values and principles. Not on our current religious education mailing list? Sign-up here and a Zoom link will be emailed to you. Call Catherine Bonner at (941) 720-8437 if you have any questions.
SOCIAL ACTION YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN.....
The Sarasota Anti-Racism Working Group has organized a free webinar focusing on Educational Equity in our schools. on 5/13/21 Manasota Anti-Racism Coalition, of which UUCS is a member, is sponsoring the webinar.
View and register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educational-equity-webinar-series-tickets-139698334479
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 Anti-Racism Working Group has organized a free webinar focusing on Educational Equity in our schools. on 5/13/21 Manasota Anti-Racism Coalition, of which UUCS is a member, is sponsoring the webinar.
View and register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educational-equity-webinar-series-tickets-139698334479
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/
OTHER EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE EVENTS AND JOIN US....
SUNDAY, June 13th
10:30am- Meet-up at South Lido Beach
SUNDAY, June 20th
10:30am- TBD
10:30am- Meet-up at South Lido Beach
SUNDAY, June 20th
10:30am- TBD