Sunday School News - March 2008

Hello Friends! Announcing an exciting new twist for Second Sunday afternoons - Whole Family Sunday School!

For awhile now on second Sundays, we have been enjoying a time for Sunday School parents to chat and keep up on the happenings of Sunday School. RE Co-Chair Christine has suggested a way to deepen our experience on those Sundays: we’ll make the brown bag sessions a learning event for parents and children together.

So, bring your favorite book about Families, bring your cheese-and-leaves sandwiches, bring your kid. We’re working with some important ideas - diverse families and why we are a Welcoming Congregation. See you there.

Don’t miss the first Spring Conference of the new Northern New England District! April 11 & 12 in Durham. NH will be the culmination of years of hard work by Rev. Bruce on the district planning team and several other UUCUVers who volunteer at the district level. The programming for ages 12 to 20 is particularly spectacular, including time to sit and chat with Bill Sinkford, one of the most inspiring UU speakers I’ve ever heard. Go to the web site right now and register: http://www.nhvt.uua.org.

And I must thank that incredible teacher, scientist, and friend Lori for the hours, heart, skill, humor, and deep caring that she lavished on this congregation as the lead teacher for Our Whole Lives. For three months, kids in 7th - 9th grades, Lori, and I played games, learned, talked, questioned, listened and explored issues of sexuality and adolescent life. Lori, you’re amazing to work with. Because of you, six UU kids have a better chance of making meaningful choices about their lives.

Welcome, Spring!

Peace, Sparrow