“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” – Audre Lorde I grew up in a Unitarian Universalist congregation (Restoration, in Philadelphia). Although I may not have known it at the time, I know now, looking back, that many of my deepest core values … Continue reading Differences
As of last month, we are legally required to collect background check clearances from any volunteer or paid worker who will have regular contact with children. We’ve been working on this process for the past year, so MOST of you have already submitted your clearances (they are good for 5 years). If you have NOT, … Continue reading Background Checks
Some parts of our fall schedule are still rather amorphous as we continue moving through a time of ministerial transition. Some important dates are clear, though, so please make note of them! Summer RE continues through September 11 The Intergenerational Ingathering Worship service will take place on September 18 The first Sunday … Continue reading Dates to Remember
As you may know, the Board decided to stop charging a registration fee for RE, effective last month. However, WE STILL NEED YOU TO REGISTER! Registration is important because it is how we: Know about food or other allergies so we can keep your kids safe Know about special needs so we can be … Continue reading Please Register for RE!
As I write this, it has been only a few days since the Orlando shooting. When you read this, most likely gun violence and violence against the Queer community will have subsided from the top of the news cycle again … until the next time. I know that some of you feel strongly about the … Continue reading Talking with children about violence and tragedy
Have you considered teaching in the RE program at BuxMont? Especially if you are a person who isn’t currently parenting young children? If not, here are some things to think about: We have about 100 children and youth in RE, while there are about 250 adult members plus some friends at BuxMont. Maybe roughly 60 … Continue reading Teaching in the Religious Education Program for Children and Youth at BuxMont
When our congregation returns to one service for the summer months on May 22, RE will begin a summer program focused on Spiritual Play & Practice. Our hope is to have a different member or friend of the congregation visit RE each week to share a spiritual practice or playful activity which is meaningful to … Continue reading Summer RE is coming this month!
The RE Board and I will be meeting in “retreat” in early April to begin discussions of what to do next in RE: next in the summer, which we haven’t made any plans for yet; next in the fall, which we need to start thinking about; next in our ‘map’ of what curricula we use … Continue reading Flexibility
On Easter Sunday kids of all ages are invited to participate in an egg hunt and spring-themed activities at both services. Join us! Bring your friends and family!
Don’t miss the movie night on March 5, sponsored by the RE kids to support their participation in www.kiva.org and their international micro-lending program. No cover charge for either of two movies (Living on One Dollar for older kids and serious adults, and a Miyazaki animated classic for younger kids and silly adults), but we … Continue reading Movie Night!
