Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation Children and Youth Programs for April 10th, 2011

We will have regular age group classes this week.

Have you seen the UU Parenting blog written by Michelle Richards? It's a great way to help us all remember that everything we do, including parenting, can integrate our religious values.

• This week our nursery children will meet in their regular classrooms with their regular care providers.

• The Spirit Play class will hear the story of the creation of life on earth (a very science based story).

• Our K-1 class will learn a little about Buddhism, and will even have a chance to make sand mandalas.

• The 2nd-3rd grade class will use the metaphor of a flashlight as the light of truth in Unitarian Universalism and learn about Unitarians who stood for justice during World War II.

• Our 4th and 5th grade class will begin learning the story of Moses, complete with a special visitor! For a modern day take on the story of Moses follow go here.
  
  
• And the middle school group may remember the service we had last year using the book "Hope for the Flowers", this week's lesson uses the same story which values questioning and interpersonal relationships and encourages us all to follow our callings.

News:

This summer our program will have a "Passport for Fun" theme We are asking people who like to spend time with kids and have had some fun experience in travel or other adventures to come and share it with the kids. There will be a trained RE volunteer on site to provide structure and classroom management. Contact Kari dre@wsuu.org if you wish to sign up, or look for the forms in the social hall.

The rummage sale needs volunteers for a number of tasks, some grandiose and some itty bitty. There are some jobs that are very family friendly! Please contact Shelby Gaynor if you and yours are able to pitch in.