UU Family News

• Hendersonville Pride Fest is tomorrow - Noon to 5PM in Jackson Park. Stop by our booth #17 for facepaint, rainbow crafts, stickers, and lots of inclusive affirmations and love!

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• This Sunday is going to be so much fun! 9-10 Breakfast Party to Celebrate John and the UU Volunteers for 2025-2026. Then a blessing of the children and their summer fun gear. Followed by some UU soccer fun outside weather permitting.

• This Sunday, June 7th is John's Going Away Party, the Volunteer Thank You Breakfast, the Annual Meeting, and the UU Sing Along . This is a Sunday you don't want to miss!

• Reminder to Pledge - knowing how much you'll give, helps us plan for the year ahead. Please fill out this form.

• Uniquely UU Events & Volunteer Opportunities - Pride Fest, Chalice Camps, Camps at the Mountain Retreat Center, and more!

You're invited to breakfast on Sunday, June 7th, as we say thank you to all of our wonder UU Volunteers and celebrate longtime Family Ministry staff member, John Runkel!

John is attending UNC Greensboro in the fall, and he will be dearly missed!

We love you, John!

Remember: For a more complete list of events, check out our Event Calendar: https://uufhnc.org/events/

Saturday, June 6:

• Hendo Pride Fest in Jackson Park - signup here

Sunday, June 7th:

• 9-10 AM - Breakfast Party for John and Volunteers
• 10:30-11:30 AM Service & Sunday School
• 12 PM Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary
• 3 PM Sing Along led by Friction Farm in the Fellowship Hall

Saturday, June 13th:

• 10 AM Women's Discussion Group in the Fellowship Hall

June 14 and 21 - Sunday Parker is away for Professional Development. Sunday school will be led by FM staff and volunteers. Helpers are encouraged to sign up to volunteer.

Join UUFH at this year's Hendersonville Pride Festival, to be held Saturday, June 6 at Jackson Park from noon to 5 p.m. If you'd like to help us staff our booth, please use this link to sign up for a one-hour slot. More information about UUFH's Pride Booth is available here!

Moms Demand Action Social Event

Sunday, June 7, 2 - 4 p.m.

Moms Demand Action-Hendersonville will be holding a Wear Orange Social Event on Sunday, June 7th at Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St, from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. Come join us and meet other local Moms Demand Action volunteers, discuss plans for the upcoming Mid-Term Elections, and meet Gun Sense Candidates. If you are available to help with set-up, please get in touch with UUFH member, John Owens, at momshendo@gmail.com.

Hogwarts Camp of Magic & Fun is back! This whimsical day camp runs June 15-19 from 9 am to noon for kids ages 5 to 11. We have lots of fun planned, including Care of Magical Creatures (hands-on with snakes and turtles), Making Potions, Wand Dueling, Crystal Ball Making, and more! Plus, junior counselor positions are available for kids ages 12 +.

Note: This year, Professor Sunday is out of town the week of camp, but fellow wizards, Professor Trisha and Professor Kevin, have their wands at the ready to guide youth in a magical week of UU Values wrapped in Harry Potter cloaks!

One caring adult changes everything for young people. Even when it feels like you're not getting through, your presence matters more than you know.

Research shows that just one supportive adult can dramatically improve a child's mental and emotional health. That adult can be you.

You don't have to be a therapist. You don't have to be perfect. You just have to show up - and we'll help with what to say next.

Upcoming Trainings

EveryDay Strong Community Class --

Thursday, June 18, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC

Click here to register for the Community Class.

EveryDay Strong Train-the-Trainer --

Thursday, June 18, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC

Click here to register for the Train-the-Trainer session.

The Train-the-Trainer session *includes* the 9AM 1-hr EveryDay Strong Community Class.

This camp provides a safe and inclusive space for learning those oh so needed "Adulting Skills" that for many of us, may have been learned the hard way! This camp offers a gentler and more engaging way to learn how to change a car tire, write a resume, and keep a budget. Scholarships are available. UUFH intern, Logan, is a former scholarship recipient and is happy to tell you about the camp. See Logan on Sunday for more details. 🙂

Great news! We've been invited to The Mountain for the Intergenerational Mountain Camp the last week of July. Let's make memories together at The Mountain!

If your family is interested in attending, please email Sunday Parker before registering because funds are available in our Family Ministry Fundraiser Fund to help you and your family with the cost of attending. Attending camp this session is ideal for families since there are activities planned that are wonderful for family groups and kids of all ages.

Our Juneteenth dinner at UUFH will celebrate the Selma Trip last March, led by Debbie Roundtree. All are invited to join us to watch a movie of the trip, share about our experiences, eat delicious plant-based soul food — all the while building community ties.

Email: sundayshaeparker@uufhnc.org

Phone: (828)435-2655

Visit the Family Ministry webpage: https://uufhnc.org/families/

Checkout the Family Ministry newsletter archives: https://app.smore.com/u/uufh-family-ministry