Religious Education & Family Ministry Update

Religious Education & Family Ministry Calendar

First Sunday: Religious Education (RE) classes are offered for elementary aged children after the service in the front classroom. 

Second Sunday: Youth (Ages 11-17) will meet after the service for Coming of Age in the youth room. Please check with Genevieve for current dates – re@jruuc.org

Third Sunday: Religious Education (RE) classes are offered for elementary aged children during the service in the front classroom. Children will follow their teacher out of the sanctuary after the Time For All Ages.

Fourth Sunday:  Youth (Ages 11-17) will meet after the service for Coming of Age in the youth room.  Please check with Genevieve for current dates – re@jruuc.org

Fifth Sundays (when applicable): Multigenerational Fair Style service with different activities throughout the building.

Resilient Families: Parenting for Peace and Justice Sessions with Madison Friends

Our friends at Madison Friends Society (Quakers) are offering two free secular parenting sessions on March 16 and April 13 at 5:00-7:30 pm.  The first session will be “Building Safe Social Media Habits with Kids,” and the second “Talking Climate with Kids: Appreciation and Action versus Anxiety.”  Childcare and dinner will be provided.  Please see their website or contact Genevieve for more information.

Religious Education & Family Ministry Offerings 

Every Sunday: At James Reeb we strive to create a multi-generational atmosphere that serves all ages. A large part of this is having everyone together in the sanctuary most weeks. In addition to the Time For All Ages (thematic story or activity) during every service, there will always be a hands-on activity at the Busy Hands table related to the themes of the service. There is also a play corner with toys, cushions, and books for any children who choose not to participate in the Busy Hands activities. Anyone of any age (including adults!) is welcome at the Busy Hands table at any time.

RE Classes for Elementary Aged Children: Meeting twice a month on first and third Sundays, these classes use the Soul Matters Curriculum to complement the themes of that month’s services.

Coming of Age for Youth: Coming of Age is a year-long curriculum that asks our youth to explore what being UU means to them. It also gives them space and resources to begin their journey of deciding for themselves their beliefs and how they wish to grow into young adults. This group meets twice monthly, after the service in the youth room on second and fourth Sundays.

Community Meals: Once a month on the third Sunday we have a potluck style community meal. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share, cash donations are also accepted. All are welcome to attend, regardless of your ability to bring a dish or donate. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options are always available. 

What Moves Us – Monthly Online Workshop Beings September 2024

Interested in a monthly workshop to explore Unitarian Universalist thought while reflecting on our personal beliefs and the feelings or events that helped shape them? Adapted from a UU curriculum, “What Moves Us” will draw on the life experiences of ten Unitarians and Universalists, past and present, that brought them a change of heart, hope, or direction. We’ll meet on Zoom the second Sunday of each month, September through June, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Please see What Moves Us or this pdf for details. Email WhatMovesUs@jruuc.org to sign up or ask questions.

  – from Rhonda Brodbeck, Sarah Cook, and Mary Pitassi – August 2024

Volunteers Needed: Genevieve is looking to form an RE team to better serve the needs of children and families at Reeb. If you are someone who is interested in teaching, providing nursery care, or just have an interest in planning for RE please see Genevieve after the service or email her at re@jruuc.org.

Community Meal (Third Sunday): We are always looking for volunteers to help cook for our community meals! Vegan, vegetarian, Gluten/Dairy Free items are always appreciated! Please contact Genevieve at re@jruuc.org to sign up with a dish! Your support is what helps us be able to continue this important community building and fellowship. Thank you!

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