Child Dedications
Are you interested in having your child(ren) dedicated at OUUC? Unlike a Christian-style baptism, most UU congregations do a Child Dedication, a ritual crafted by the minister and the parents to dedicate the adults and the congregation to the support of the child.
If you are interested in having your child(ren) dedicated at OUUC, contact Sara at dre@ouuc.org
Trunk or Treat
We're going to have a Trunk or Treat at OUUC on October 31st, Halloween, from 4pm-6:30pm.
Sign up to participate, by bringing a decorated car and handing out candy, by emailing Sara at dre@ouuc.org or on the sign up board in the Commons. We need cars to make this fun!
And then kids are invited to come and trick or treat at the OUUC parking lot. It will be fun! Come see Rev. Mary and myself, along with other OUUC folks, in costume and handing out treats.
Soulful Home, Faithful Parenting
Our first Soul Matters for Parents gathering last Sunday was a good start to exploring themes for parents. If you missed it, you can still get a packet to use to bring the theme home to your family.
Sign up to receive the Soulful Home packets with ideas for how to bring the theme of the month home by emailing Sara at dre@ouuc.org or by joining the OUUC Families FB group.
September's theme: Expectations
October's theme: Belonging. There will be a Soul Matters for Parents circle on October 27th, 12:30-2pm, childcare and lunch provided.
High School CON, October 25-27
The Pacific Northwest District Youth CON will be at Cispus, October 25-27. Join other high school youth from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho at this fun immersion event!
To be eligible to attend, youth need to have attended at least 3 OUUC high school youth events within the last 6 months. Scholarship funds are available if needed, contact Sara to access those.
Learn more and register here (early bird price ends September 30th)
Coming of Age
Coming of Age is a Mentored Rite of Passage Program. Mentors are adult role-models who accompany the youth on this journey, with a large change this year – a team of mentors will jointly mentor all the youth rather than one-on-one. The whole group meets once a month, with some personal work the youth will do on their own time as well. At the end of the year there is a retreat weekend involving a vigil/quest for the youth, and then all the youth will also deliver their credo speeches in a worship service. All youth who complete Coming of Age are eligible to become members of the congregation, if they choose to do so.
Coming of age is for youth in 8th grade and older, and it begins in October. To learn more
Teen Faith in Action Leadership Council
This year I'm very excited for a new program we are trying for teens ages 13-18: the Teen Faith in Action Leadership Council. Meetings will be held on the 1st Sunday of each month, 12:30-2pm, with a lunch provided. Drop-ins are welcome, no need to commit to the whole year.
To learn more about the Council: https://www.ouuc.org/teen-faith-in-action-leadership-council/
Yours in Faith,
Sara Lewis, credentialed religious educator, master level
Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10am-2pm
Available by appointment: Saturday through Thursday
Sabbath Day (when I will not check email or respond to calls): Friday
olydre@gmail.com or dre@ouuc.org
360-786-6383 x. 102