Category: Gatherings

Peace Camp 2016

 

UUFE hosted another successful, three-day Peace Camp last month. Twenty-four campers, six teen counselors, and ten adult volunteers spent three mornings together exploring peace through personal and group activities, crafts, music, song, dance, yoga, and intentional conversations.

We kicked off peace camp with the I-Care … read more.

Spring in the RE Wing

This month the elementary gang will be exploring the idea of fair group decisions during their Sunday morning meeting time. Using the fifth Principle as a guide, we’ll examine different methods of making group decisions, practice making group decisions in a hypothetical situation, and learn … read more.

Pasta + CASA

A big thanks to everyone who came out to our nearly-annual Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by the RE committee, families, and youth. Colleen Ronning did all of the food shopping and cooking, while our older elementary and teen youth sold tickets, ushered folks to their tables, … read more.

Sanctuary

I grew up in a church where the sanctuary was the fanciest room in the building, reserved only for Sunday mornings and special occasions. The wooden pews and the raised alter where the choir and the pastors performed were permanent fixtures, and only the accessories … read more.

February Fun in Children’s Religious Education

We’ve got a lot planned for February!

The Sunday morning elementary class will focus on ways to welcome others, signs and rituals that come with worshiping together, and understanding what it means to be a steward–that is, people with ability and responsibility to contribute to the … read more.

Wishes, Snowflakes, and Bouncers

2016 has started with lots of fun in our RE corner of the world. Here’s what’s been going on for the elementary and youth group folks:

 

 

We started the New Year in the RE classroom by sharing our wishes for the coming year. What do … read more.

Rev. Sue Blesses the Pets

This?past Saturday it was an honor to offer the pet blessing at the ‘Bark in the Park’ event at Idlewild Park. It was a chance to bless the dogs and to offer gratitude for those who love and care for their dogs day in and … read more.

Welcome Back!

We’re excited to welcome everyone back on Saturday, August 29th!

We are looking forward to the first Sunday of our children’s religious education school year on September 13th! Our elementary class, children in kindergarten thru fifth grade, will be taught every Sunday by either … read more.