This Week in Religious Education

What is happening for children, youth, and families at OUUC

This Sunday February 3, 2019

This Sunday is Family Chapel, so please join us in the classrooms at the beginning of each service time instead of staring in the sanctuary. Family Chapel is designed for families to experience together, but unaccompanied children are also welcome if families cannot join them.

9:15

Nursery Care
All Ages Spirit Play with the story "Lazy Bear" to illustrate the 2nd Principle "Offer Fair and Kind Treatment" in the children's language

11:00

Nursery Care
Family Chapel, introducing the theme of Trust
Middle School group visiting with our partner church minister, visiting us from Romania.

12:30

General Assembly Information Session
Young Adult (ages 18-35) lunch

2:45

Kindergarten-1st Grade Parent/Child Our Whole Lives (pre-registration required, no drop ins)

Pictured: some of the fun at Last Sunday's Mystery Pal Party!

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Youth(ish) Dungeons and Dragons Group

The Youth-ish (adults are allowed as well) Dungeons and Dragons group meeting on Tuesdays 5:30-8pm is open to new members. They will also be holding monthly "drop-in" friendly evenings for those who would like to try the game but not commit for the longer campaign. For more information, contact Sara at olydre@gmail.com to be connected to the Dungeon Master.

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Mystery Pals Needed

Mystery Pals starts This Sunday! What is Mystery Pals? It's a fun (and easy) multi-age program with mystery pen pals exhanging notes, small gifts, puzzles, and clues for several Sundays in a row and then meeting at the Glass Slipper Sunday party on March 10th. This is a great way for adults and kids in the congregation to get to know each other.

It's not too late to sign up! Email Sara at olydre@gmail.com before Friday, Feb. 1st to join the fun! We particularly need at least five more adults to sign up.

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General Assembly Information Session

Interested in going to GA when it comes to Spokane in June?

Wondering what that would be like for kids or youth?

Don't know what General Assembly even IS?

Join us for a GA Information Session on Sunday, February 3rd, 12:30-2pm, to hear from folks who have attended past General Assemblies and to get a feel of what it's all about.

Potluck lunch served before, childcare can be arranged if requested in advance.

Sunday and Every Day: Taking it Home

Last Sunday we had stories about choosing new possibilities, possibilities of sharing and forgiveness, with the stories of Lazy Bear and Joseph (cookie version of his many colored coat pictured below).

Discuss it at home:

Have you ever felt jealous of someone else or felt like something wasn't fair? What did you do? What could change so it was fair, kind, or compassionate?
Have you ever forgiven someone after they did something wrong? Have you ever been forgiven? How does it feel to forgive and be forgiven? What changes when people forgive?

Spiritual Practice:

Sometimes we take the people closest to us for granted (like our siblings). This week, do something to remind your family how much you love them. Write them a nice note, play a fun game together, go on a walk, or just tell them!

Planning Ahead: Sunday February 10th

9:15

Nursery Care
All Ages Spirit Play: the yellow promise (3rd Principle) with the story of Small Fry

11:00

Nursery Care
PreK Spirit Play: the yellow promise (3rd Principle) with the story of Small Fry
Labyrinth Learning: David and Goliath
Middle School Group: TBA

12:00 2nd Sunday Lunch

12:30-2pm