Dear SUUS Families,
Clear your calendar for this Sunday morning because you won’t want to miss our Faith Formation activities! Zoom in for worship at 10:30am as we conclude the monthly theme of “Imagination,” and to hear the “Story for All” written and illustrated by YOU, Faith Formation Families! Following the service we will continue on Zoom to meet with local legislators to ask questions and learn more about what it means to be a member of the community. And speaking of community, “Beloved Community” is our theme for February!
Check out a few of our fabulous story illustrators below!
E-see you on Sunday!
Love,
Amy
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP
Sunday, January 31 at 10:30am: “Imagination and Commitment are Dangerous” – Rev. Terry Sweetser
Finding work with imagination and commitment is never easy, but throw eternal damnation and social rejection into the mix and vocation becomes near impossible.
Virtual Chalice Lighters Needed!
Would your family like to light the chalice for a worship service? It’s a great way to engage your child to participate on Sunday mornings and join in community together. Please be in touch if you are interested. Many thanks to those who have been sharing your light!
CLASSES
Sunday, January 31 – ZOOM FF Family Chapel, Chat w/Local Legislators & Activity
Please join us for an ALL AGES Faith Formation gathering on Zoom directly following worship to meet with local legislators; Christine H. Cohen (State Senator, 12th District), Christine Goupil (State Representative, 35th District) and Vincent Candelora (State Representative, 86th District). What is a legislator and who are these people?! Come with questions and thoughts about what is important to you that your elected officials might be able to help with. Following the discussion we will put our words into action and write letters to further the conversation. Your legislator’s job is to represent you and your community! How can they help YOU to create a better world?! Please see the FF Friday E-blast for Zoom link and more details!
Sunday, February 7 at 1pm – Faith Formation Hike at Supply Pond in Branford
Grab your hiking boots and poles and meet Elise Morrison and family for a stroll through the woods.
Meet at the main trailhead.
Parking: From Route 1 take either Mill Plain Rd. to Short Rocks Rd. or Chestnut St. north to the parking area
Trail map: https://branfordlandtrust.org/wp-cont3nt/uploads/2014/01/SupplyPondQueach.pdf
For more information about Supply Pond and the Branford Land Trust please visit: https://branfordlandtrust.org/explore/trail-maps/
Sunday, February 14 – Faith Formation Valentine’s Day Celebration
Save the date for a Faith Formation Valentine’s Day Party! Jennifer Swenson and family are at it again, and planning what’s sure to be a Valentine’s Day Bash! Did someone mention hearts and animals…?! Stay tuned to find out more!
Thursday, February 25 at 7pm – Coming of Age Class on ZOOM
Please save the date for the next CoA class. More details to follow! And stay tuned for the next CoA social event announcement!
For any child or youth participating in Faith Formation activities, please complete the online registration form: https://shorelineuu.breezechms.com/form/769f58
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Amistad Catholic Worker House Food Drive
The food drive in underway for our neighbors at Amistad Catholic Worker House in East Haven, CT where Luz Catarineau and her husband Mark Colville have been feeding the homeless since 1994. Now more than ever they need our help, and even in a global pandemic they continue to provide breakfast and lunch to those in need. Please review the list below and if you are able, kindly deliver your items to the covered bins at the top outdoor stairs at SUUS. If you are unable to contribute food at this time, they are always accepting prayers. For more information about Amistad, please visit their website: https://amistadcw.wordpress.com/
Breakfast
Coffee
Powdered creamer
Sugar
Pancake mix (complete preferable)
Pancake Syrup
Lunch
Juice mix
Pasta sauce
Pasta-variety
Canned vegetables
Rice
Beans-red, black, garbanzo beans
Essential Paper Products
Toilet tissue
Paper towels
Napkins
Facial tissue
*Please note: Amistad is happy to take anything else beyond the items listed above to either use as part of a meal or to bag up for families that are served.
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
February 6 at 1pm – SUUS MOMS Group at the Lagasses
Next month, we will explore the theme of “beloved community,” and what a great way to kick it off then with the start of a SUUS Moms Group. A special thanks to Karis Lagasse for sending out a message of love to our Moms and organizing this very important connection. More details will be shared in the Friday e-blast. Stay tuned!
BIRTHDAY PARADES
Does your child have a Birthday coming up? SUUS Birthday Parades continue to celebrate our children and youth safely. We have a list of Birthdays, but please be in touch with Jennifer Farmer Etzel if your child has an upcoming Birthday and you would like us to organize a parade and/or you would like to participate in the upcoming parades. Thank you, Jennifer, for keeping this new FF tradition going!
PILLARS
Wednesday, February 3 at 7pm – Faith Formation Committee Meeting via ZOOM
I can’t believe it’s already been a month since our last meeting! Please check your email next week for a note from Kathy Helmrich with the meeting agenda, zoom link and details. Looking forward to it!