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Save the September Dates!
1 Youth Programs Comm. Mtg., 7 PM 8 UU Stars Studio Leader Class, 7 PM 11 Church Leadership Retreat/ Teacher & Youth Advisor Orientations 12 Balloon Sunday - 9:15 AM & 11:15 AM - Intergenerational Many Paths Parent Orientation, 12:45 PM 15 Adult Faith Development Comm. Mtg., 6:30 PM 19
First Day of RE classes 22 Children’s RE Comm. Mtg., 7 PM 26 RE Classes,
Stars Story Sunday
Religious Education Programming for the 2010-2011 Church School Year
The Children’s RE Committee and Youth Programs Committee are hard at work preparing another August 1 Bottle Cap Craftwonderful year of programming for our children and youth. This fall, our two- and three-year olds continue to build their comfort level at church as they explore the seasons and make new friends. Spirit Play, a Montessori inspired program created specifically for UU congregations, invites our preschooler s and Kindergarteners into a world of stories, wondering questions, individual reflection and “work.” Our elementary aged program, UU Stars, will focus on our UU Principles and the rainbow chalice this year. The stories shared monthly in the Sanctuary on Story Sundays offer the opportunity for all ages to engage with one another around issues of importance. Teachers, UU Stars Studio Leaders and Studio Guides are needed! For more information or to offer your assistance, contact RE Director Leia Durland-Jones or Children’s RE Committee Chair Lorie Craddock at 971-3026/ Lorie1963@aol.com. For our youth (sixth through twelfth grades), programming is offered only at the 11:15 AM service. This year, our sixth and seventh grade youth will explore a variety of religions and faith traditions through our Neighboring Faiths program. New this year is a spiritual practices program for seventh and eighth grades entitled Many Paths. Ninth graders will participate in our congregation’s Coming of Age program Challenge. Our tenth through twelfth grade YRUU Youth Group will work on a variety of topics including worship, social action, community building, leadership development, learning opportunities and positive youth/adult relationships. Currently, we have several openings for adult volunteers who feel called to work in leadership with our youth programs. To apply for these positions, speak with the RE Director Leia Durland-Jones or Youth Programs Committee Chair Pam McIntire at 973- 0536. The first day of Religious Education classes is Sunday, September 19. TJMC Children are Generous Souls! At the end of the 2009-2010 church school year, Children’s Worship participants voted to give their collection money to the following organizations:
Money from the children’s weekly offering also purchased chalice tiles for the Children’s Peace Garden behind the Social Hall, as well as benches around the labyrinth. Thanks to our children (and their parents) for their generosity!
Summer FUUN at TJMC Families are invited to continue attending worship throughout the summer by participating in our childcare co-op for infants through rising fifth graders. Parents take turns either attending worship or supervising children (in the lower hall or on the playground). Registration is required. To sign up or for more information, contact RE Assistant Robyn Fogler at 293-8179 or rfogler@embarqmail.com or stop by the RE table in the Social Hall on Sundays. August 8 Make Crystals August 15 Movie Day August 22 Make Slime August 29 Sprinkler Day
2010-2011 RE Registration Is your family registered for this year’s RE program? It is easy to do just visit: surveymonkey.com/s/TJMC_2010- 2011_RE_Registration or the church’s website at uucharlottesville.org. For those who prefer paper copies, registration materials will be available on Sundays in the Social Hall. Many thanks to Ron and Sharon Wormser for setting up this year’s electronic registration process.
Adult Faith Development Seeks Input The Adult Faith Development (AFD) Committee is soliciting ideas for our fall semester (October through December 2010.) Is there a class that has been offered at TJMC in the past you would like to see offered again? Is there a topic you would like to explore with others in our congregation? Have you ever thought about leading or co-leading a class yourself? Is there someone you could recommend to teach an AFD class (from within or outside of our congregation)? We would love to have your ideas and input as we begin our planning and preparation for the fall offerings. To share your ideas, contact Adult Faith Development Committee Chair Holly Dilatush at 960-7177 o r holly@dilatush.com. The Adult Faith Development Committee is always on the lookout for new committee members so please let us know if you would like to join us. Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 11, at 6:45 PM at Saigon Cafe.
Save the Dates! August 11 Adult Faith Development (AFD), 6:30 PM, Saigon Cafe 18 Children’s RE Comm. 22 YRUU Pool Party, 2-5 PM, Blue Ridge Swim Club September 1 Youth Programs 8 UU Stars Studio Leader Class 11 Church Leadership Retreat/ Teacher & Youth Advisor Orientations 12 Balloon Sunday, Intergenerational Many Paths Parent Orientation 15 Adult Faith Development 19 First Day of RE classes 22 Children’s RE Comm. 26 RE Classes, Stars Story Sunday Neighboring Faiths Parent Orientation Summer FUUN at TJMC Formal religious education programming resumes Sunday, September 19, however, families are invited to continue attending worship throughout the summer by participating in our child care co-op for infants through rising fifth graders. Parents take turns either attending worship or supervising children in the lower hall or on the playground. Registration is required. To sign up or for more information, contact RE Assistant Robyn Fogler at 293-8179 x 6# or rfogler@embarqmail.com, or stop by the RE table in the Social Hall on Sundays. July 4 Ice Cream Day Walking the Spiral Path As we wind up the church school year, I am full of awe at the work so many hands have done to create, lead and sustain our lifespan faith development programs. Did you know there are over 100 volunteers engaged in our religious education programs for children, youth and adults? Together, we create a community of caring and learning that enriches us all. If you worked in the lower hall or as a Spirit Play teacher with our youngest UUs, I thank you. If you guided a group of our elementary age students in their UU Stars studios, I thank you. If you journeyed with our sixth and seventh graders to explore our neighboring faiths, I thank you. If you taught our eighth graders’ comprehensive sexuality education program, Our Whole Lives, I thank you. If you were a leader or mentor for our ninth grade coming of age students, I thank you. If you advised our senior high youth, I thank you. If you taught an Adult Faith Development class, I thank you. I also am full of gratitude to those who served on the Lifespan Faith Development Council, the Children’s Religious Education Committee, the Youth Programs Committee and the Adult Faith Development Committee. Without you, we would not have the caliber of programming we have at TJMC. Your commitment to our church and to our RE program is a gift. With appreciation, Leia Durland-Jones Director of Religious Education
RE Family $CRIP Challenge Did you know that purchasing gift cards for local grocery stores through the church earns “free money” for our congregation? It is true! We have the potential to earn an unlimited amount of money for our church-without it costing us a cent. ALL RE families are needed to join in this effort! Nowparticipating in this program is easier than ever - you can purchase your grocery gift cards (otherwise known as Scrip) using electronic banking. Your bank can automatically send a check and your scrip will be waiting in the Social Hall on Sundays or can be mailed to you directly. The challenge is on - can we get fifty RE families to commit to regularly purchasing Scrip by Thursday, July 1? The economy may be down but we can use this smart way to give money to the church we love. To Preorder:
Summer FUUN at TJMC While formal religious education programming resumes September 19, families are invited to continue attending worship throughout the summer by participating in our child care co-op for infants through rising fifth graders. Parents take turns either attending worship or supervising children in the lower hall or on the playground. Registration is required. To sign up or for more information, contact RE Assistant Robyn Fogler at 293-8179 or rfogler@embarqmail.com or stop by the RE table in the Social Hall on Sundays. Topics for this Summer:
Adult Faith Development Seeks Input The Adult Faith Development Committee is soliciting ideas for our fall semester (October through December 2010.) Is there a class that has been offered at TJMC in the past you would like to see offered again? Is there a topic you would like to explore with others in our congregation? Have you ever thought about leading or co-leading a class yourself? Is there someone you could recommend to teach an AFD class (from within our outside of our congregation?) We would love to have your ideas and input as we begin our planning and preparation for the fall offerings. To share your ideas, contact Adult Faith Development Committee Chair, Holly Dilatush at 295-9716 or holly@dilatush.com. The Adult Faith Development Committee is always on the lookout for new committee members so please let us know if you would like to join us. Our next meeting is Wednesday, June 16, at 6:45 PM at the Saigon Cafe. 2010-2011 RE Registration All families registered for religious education in 2009-2010 will be receiving an email this month inviting you to register for next year’s programming electronically. Watch your inbox! We are working to create a registration process that is both simple and easy. Paper copies of registration materials will be available on Sundays in the Social Hall as well. Important Dates:
Religious Education Contacts: Leia Durland-Jones, Director of Religious Education: 293-8179 x 3# leiadj@embarqmail.com. Leia is usually in the office Sundays through Thursdays, and is available to meet by appointment. Robyn Fogler, RE Assistant: 293-8179 x 6# robynf@embarqmail.com |
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