UU Family Ministry
Practicing Prayer and Meditation - Sunday, August 24th
- Letter from the Director - Gratitude + Look Ahead
- News and Events - Sunday School Kick-off, Mabon Potluck, Nechama Event, etc.
- Save the Dates - Friction Farm Concert, Water Service, Pet Blessing
- Photo Highlights - Tree Bathing, Story time with Rev. George, Tu B'av Celebration, and more!
- Opportunity for Volunteers - Sunday School Helper Sign-up
- 9/7 Water Service
- 9/14 Friction Farms Concert
- 9/21 Mabon Lessons and Potluck
- 9/28 Nechama Water Clean-up
- 10/5 Feast of St. Francis Pet Blessing
Dear UU Family,
It's so sweet to be back with you! I was only away for 2 Sundays, but it felt like an eternity!
I love being back and hearing from your kids about the cooking classes and camps they attended together and getting the scoop on who has been over to whose house. It truly brings me joy knowing that the friendships the kids are making on Sunday mornings extend beyond the walls of UU and out into your homes and our community. What a beautiful thing!
How was PD? Amazing! My professional development experience at the Eliot Institute was incredible. I learned so much about UU history and traditions, and I experienced amazing storytelling and music. It was a magical and meaningful time, and I'm so grateful for it!
I'm especially excited about what I learned about hosting UU camps, planning retreats, organizing fundraisers, and coordinating volunteers. I'm looking forward to putting what I've learned into practice, and I'm confident that this is going to be a great year at UUFH!
Let's kick off the year right starting this Sunday!
I'm going to read a story about an early Universalist upstairs (think shipwreck and an unlikely miracle) in the sanctuary at 10:30, and then the students and volunteers will gather for chalice circle and classes downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.
During FM time, we're exploring the different ways people pray in various faith traditions. Last week, we explored Christian traditions - specifically the "Lord's Pray" or "Our Father" and how to pray the rosary. This week we're reviewing those traditions and then looking into Buddhist traditions and the things to the two faiths have in common.
I hope you and your children can join us this Sunday!
As always, please know that at UUFH, you are loved and your children are cherished. Together we are making a sweet, safe community for our children and each other. I'm honored to be a small part of that community, and I'm so grateful for your trust.
Love,
Sunday Shae
Love babies?
Enjoy time with toddlers?
Volunteer in the nursery on Sunday mornings!
Email RE@uufhnc.org to sign up & complete a background check.
Folks without infants are especially encouraged to volunteer in the nursery because it allows our young parents to join the service and socialize with each other!
Note: Your willingness to volunteer in the nursery once or twice a month is a kind and generous gift to the young parents in our Family Ministry program! Thank you! 🧡
Volunteer teams are forming now to guide the following classes starting in September 2025:
- Spirit Play (Pre-K / Kindergarten)
- Chalice Kids (Lower Elementary)
- Tapestry of Faith (Upper Elementary+)
Volunteers will receive training from the FM director and complete background checks prior to the start of classes. All UUA curriculum and supplies will be provided.
Email Sunday at RE@uufhnc.org to sign up & complete a background check. Parents are encouraged to sign-up for at least one Sunday a month from September thru May.
Let's create a village of well-informed and loving adults to guide our children and model kindness and respect for all! Your commitment to help on Sundays is a commitment to help our kids walk in love and light! Thanks for signing up! 🧡
Sunday Shae Parker, M.Ed
Email: RE@uufhnc.org
Website: https://uufhnc.org/learning/family-ministry/
Phone: 828-693-3157 ext 3