October has been a month of growth for our RE program. Not only growth in numbers, but growth in the way that we do Religious Education at SMUUCh. Our new model of themes along with a new schedule (first Sunday Children's Chapel, second and third Sundays we divide to classes, and fourth Sundays we gather for Service is Our Prayer) has worked out well. Teachers and staff are discovering areas that need to be tweaked as we go along. How can you help? When you see RE teachers, please take a moment to thank them. They are intentionally working together to create a space of safety, peace, and learning for your children. Also, encourage your children in their spiritual growth on Sundays. These moments of self-discovery, learning, and fellowship help to shape who they are as humans. I am grateful to be a part of that growth for our students, and I recognize that you are your child's primary religious educator. In October we asked ourselves, "What does it mean to be a community of healing?" And in November we will be asking ourselves, "What does it mean to be a community of story?" Our Unitarian Universalist faith is a story in and of itself. We can look to the stories of our ancestors in this movement for inspiration and courage to act on our beliefs. Each of us is a story, and when we share our stories, we learn to understand our world and each other better. Upcoming Dates: October 30th - Children's Fellowship - Mask Making for Pre-K through Middle School. Led by teaching artist Brad Shaw of Kansas City Young Audiences, students will create their own unique mask using paper mache and paints. Please bring a can of food for Salem Food Pantry. They accept items such as canned meat and canned spaghetti sauce. No glass jars please. Students are welcome and encouraged to dress up in their Halloween finery. Altar of Remembrance - Your child is invited to bring a picture or memento of a loved one who has passed on. We will have a butterfly token to place on the altar if you are unable to bring an item of your own. This will happen during our Time for All Ages. November 6th: Children's Chapel introducing "Story" November 13th: Classes November 16th: Christmas Pageant Auditions @ 6:00 in the Sanctuary November 20th: Classes November 27th: Service is Our Prayer
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AuthorHi, I am Rachel Wathen. I have been the Director of Religious Education at Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church in Lenexa, KS for nearly four years. My experiences in this position have taught me just how valuable parents and community are to the spiritual growth of children. This blog will give families ideas to practically live a "Full Week Faith" as Unitarian Universalists. Archives
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