Greetings BUF Families,
Here are the big things happening for children and families in our Religious Education Program at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship:
Family Forum: Unplug the Christmas Machine, or How to Have the Holidays YOU Want!
Friday, November 8, 5:45 Potluck, 6:15 Program for Parents-- Kid's programming will be separeate this time!
This workshop was originally inspired by the book Unplug the Christmas Machine and has been reworked with additional material by Heidi Alford. For parents at BUF, this workshop will have a broad appeal to be able to spend time focusing on reducing the stress that comes with the approach of holidays. We’ll talk about the value of tradition and ritual for children from a UU perspective. We will look at your own holiday memories and family traditions and then look at what you want to create for your children.
To ensure there are enough materials, PLEASE register your intent to attend: familyalford@comcast.net
Children's Worship Service: Martinmas
Sunday, November 10, 10:30
Children in grades K-5 begin upstairs in the flex room for worship and special holiday programming during BUF's 2nd Annual Martinmas Celebration!
We will begin our celebration by telling a story about the holiday, children will learn some seasonal songs, and make their own Martinmas lanterns!
As always during a children's worship service, we will take a special collection and we will have a special Children's Clothing Drive. Please bring outgrown but wearable children's clothing upstairs before the service on Sunday, November 10. We will talk about the importance of sharing warmth and resources, and pack the clothes up to be donated.
Martinmas Lantern Parade during Community Night Dinner
Lantern Parade! Wednesday, November 13. Lantern-making (for those who missed it on Sunday) at 5:30, Community Night Dinner at 6:00. Between dinner and dessert, we will take our lanterns outside for a Lantern Parade around Fouts Park, while we sing our lantern songs, led by Robin Brown on her fiddle!--
Lantern Parade! Wednesday, November 13. Lantern-making (for those who missed it on Sunday) at 5:30, Community Night Dinner at 6:00. Between dinner and dessert, we will take our lanterns outside for a Lantern Parade around Fouts Park, while we sing our lantern songs, led by Robin Brown on her fiddle!--
Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Schedule-- Please mark your calendar!Children's Choir to Rehearse after services on 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 and then a run through the morning of the pageant on 12/22.
Each year the Children's RE Program participates in a multigenerational worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. This year we will tell the story of Mary and Joseph's fateful journey to Bethlehem with a musical pageant called, Would You Like To Hold the Baby? All children and youth are encouraged to participate! There will be singing parts as well as acting parts. I will send more information as we get closer to the event.
Each year the Children's RE Program participates in a multigenerational worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. This year we will tell the story of Mary and Joseph's fateful journey to Bethlehem with a musical pageant called, Would You Like To Hold the Baby? All children and youth are encouraged to participate! There will be singing parts as well as acting parts. I will send more information as we get closer to the event.
Chalice Circles
Chalice Circles are a wonderful opportunity for people to participate in deep meaningful sharing in a small group setting. People in chalice circles report feeling intimately connected to the members of their group and more connected to the congregation overall. Last year we started a chalice circle especially for parents that continues to meet monthly on first Fridays. This winter we will be starting several new groups that will meet on different days, at different times and will be more heterogeneous in terms of membership. I strongly encourage you to consider participating! If you would like to participate in a chalice circle, or would like more information, please let me know (Crystal Neva, uuneva@gmail.com)!
Chalice Circles are a wonderful opportunity for people to participate in deep meaningful sharing in a small group setting. People in chalice circles report feeling intimately connected to the members of their group and more connected to the congregation overall. Last year we started a chalice circle especially for parents that continues to meet monthly on first Fridays. This winter we will be starting several new groups that will meet on different days, at different times and will be more heterogeneous in terms of membership. I strongly encourage you to consider participating! If you would like to participate in a chalice circle, or would like more information, please let me know (Crystal Neva, uuneva@gmail.com)!
Hoping to See You Soon, Stay Warm!
Crystal
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