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This Week in Religious Education

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

This Week inReligious EducationWhat is happening for children, youth, and familiesat OUUC

Fall Plans Are Coming Together

Although summer weather and summer routines are still firmly here, the prep and planning for the Fall and the new church year are going on. A few updates for you all:


  • The 2nd Sunday lunches will be returning in September, and will now be followed by a "2nd Hour" with both the Soul Matters Sharing Circle and a Active Opportunity. This means you can stay after lunch and either feed head and heart or heart and hands. All ages welcome in the Actions, and childcare will also be available. September's Action will be hosted by the Buildings and Grounds committee and be a work party outdoors on the grounds.
  • The High School Youth Group will be meeting on the 2nd and the 4th Sundays this year, so that they can be part of the 2nd Sunday 2nd Hour.
  • We will be hosting a Young Adult Lunch on the 1st Sunday of each month, for ages 18-30. YA Lunches will begin in October.
  • Our Whole Lives for 7th-8th grade will be offered on Wednesday evenings this year, 6:30-8:30.

Much more is in the works, so watch for more information and announcements! Also, registration forms for the 2018-2019 program year will be coming soon.

This Sunday's Classes

For the summer months, we will only have nursery care for the 9:15 service.


At the 11:00 service, there will be nursery care and the Maker Space class for preschool to 5th grade. Each Sunday features a Guest Maker from the congregation and then time for hands on making, tinkering, crafting, and having fun.

Event Information

Our Whole Lives for 7th-8th Grades Parent Orientation (Mandatory)

Our Whole Lives is a comprehensive, holistic, values-based sexuality education program. Learn more at: https://www.uua.org/re/owl


This year the 7th-8th grade program will be offered on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. It is a school-year long program. All 7th and 8th graders (or the homeschooled equivalent) are welcome, whether or not they attend OUUC or are Unitarian Universalists. Class size is limited to 16 participants, email olydre@gmail.com to reserve a spot.


Parents or legal guardians must attend the mandatory Parent Orientation or make arrangements in advance to meet with our Director of Religious Education, Sara Lewis, for a make-up orientation. Dinner will be provided, youth do not need to attend. Contact Sara if you need to arrange childcare.

When?

Wednesday, Sep 19, 2018, 06:30 PM

Where?

Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Division Street Northwest, Olympia, WA, USA

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Laundry Help Needed

We need a volunteer to take the slip covers off the sofas and foot stools in the Youth Room and launder them, then return them clean.


To volunteer, please contact Sara.

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Middle School Summer Party, August 18th 3:30

All Middle School youth (rising 6th graders to 9th graders) and their families are invited to a summer party at Kenneydell Park on August 18th, 3:30-6pm.


There is a swim area here on Black Lake, so bring suits and floats if you want to swim (no lifeguard is being provided from OUUC).


Also bring food or drink to share, and to reduce waste please bring your own reusable dishes, utensils, and cups.


RSVP to olydre@gmail.com

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Volunteers Sought for 2018-2019 classes

Would you like to be part of the wonderful team that makes faith development happen at OUUC?


For this coming year, we are particularly in need of those interested in helping our staff teacher as assistants in the Labyrinth Learning Class for 1st-5th grades, and those interested in being High School Youth Group Advisors.


Learn more and apply here.

The New Church Year is Coming Fast! We still need some volunteers ....

1) The Labyrinth Learning Class, for 1st-5th grade, needs 5 more assistants to join the team. This class is taught/led by our staff teacher, Anisa Bentlemsani. Assistants help with classroom management and run “stations” with activities that kids can choose among.

The time commitment is once a month, signing up for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Sundays. To apply, please talk to our DRE, Sara Lewis, dre@ouuc.org or 360.786.6383


2) The High School Youth Group needs 3-4 more advisors. The High School Group meets at 12:30 on the 2nd and the 4th Sundays of the month, and plans occasional other events, overnights, and field trips. Advisors work with our DRE, Sara Lewis, to guide, facilitate, and chaperone the youth.

The time commitment is about once a month, and the preference is for volunteers to make a commitment of more than one year for the purpose of long-term mentorship and relationship building. To apply, please talk to our DRE, Sara Lewis, at dre@ouuc.org or 360.786.6383

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Articulating Your Faith Class

Have you ever found yourself stumped when trying to talk about UUism?


Join me for a class that will explore what Unitarian Universalism is, what it means to you as an individual, and how to talk about it with others. Recommended ages: 14 y.o. to adult


Three sessions: August 16, 23, 30 6:30-8:30 pm


Sign up by emailing olydre@gmail.com

A minimum of 6 participants are needed to keep the class from being canceled.

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Important Dates for Youth

Middle School CON: September 28-30. Registration is open


High School Fall CON: October 26-28


High School Chaplain Training: November 16-18


High School Leadership Development Training: November 16-18


High School Spring CON: April 5-7, 2019

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Marker and Pen Recycling

Our Chalice Camp children are leading a new recycling program at OUUC: markers, pens, and mechanical pencils. Look for the recycling box in the RE entry area, and bring in used up markers for recycling (through Terra Cycle)

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Yours in Faith,

Sara Lewis, credentialed religious educator, master level

Director of Lifespan Religious Education


Summer Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10-1pm. Available by appointment Tuesday-Sunday. Monday is my sabbath day, and I will not answer phone or email as I engage this spiritual discipline of pausing.


olydre@gmail.com or dre@ouuc.org

360-786-6383 x. 102