Hi Lovely FCB Families,
Happy 2025! Whew, I can't believe we're here. I am looking forward to a wonderful year with you all.
We have Age-Based Religious Education Classes this Sunday, January 5th. Children will be invited to start in worship and depart together after the story downstairs to class. The full slate of Age-Based RE classes is offered during the 11:00 am service. All Ages Children's Chapel RE Lesson is offered during the 9:00 am service.
9:00 am
Children's Chapel: This week for the All Ages Lesson during the 9:00 am service, we will be reading a story called "The Day You Begin" and talking about the practices of welcome and belonging we can create for ourselves and those in our communities.
11:00 am
Classes:
Nursery care and free play will always be available for children 0 - 3 years old during both services.
UU Koalas (Preschool-Kindergarten Class): Preschoolers and kindergarteners are doing a UU Curriculum called Chalice Children. Each week features a storybook, reflection time, and open play. This week's story is called "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" and is about kindness.
The Cosmos (Elementary School Class, Grades 1 - 3): This class will be doing a UU values curriculum centered around the stories from Superheroes this year! This week's lesson is about Batwoman and the things that make us true to ourselves.
The Hierarchy of King Bob (Upper Elementary School Class, Grades 4 - 6): This year, this class will be doing our Building Bridges program in which they learn about the religious and spiritual traditions of our neighbors and have a chance to reflect on their own values. This week's lesson will be about Judaism.
Junior High Youth Group (Grades 7 - 8): This group will be starting Our Whole Lives (OWL) on Sunday evening. You need to be registered to begin the program. Sunday is lesson one!
See you on Sunday! The full RE calendar can be found here: RE Calendar for the Year (This will soon be on the website, stay tuned!)
With much love,
Martha Durkee-Neuman
Assistant Minister for Lifespan Faith Formation