Dear SUUS Families,
We had a joyous gathering last Sunday with a Faith Formation class led by Penny & Gordon (woohoo!), and then a Mystery Pen Pal Reveal Party following the service. Thank you to those who joined last week, participated in Mystery Pen Pals, and to all of our Faith Formation Volunteers!
This weekend is our annual Halloween Party! YAY! You won’t want to miss this event! The Swensons are known for their amazing holiday events, and this one will not disappoint! ALL families are welcome to join us at SUUS on Saturday, October 30 at 2pm for the festivities! There will be a story, scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, BINGO, cotton candy, dancing & MORE! Don’t forget your costume too!
Please bring chairs, reusable water bottles AND FOOD for the Thanksgiving food drive. Items needed are:
Gravy (any kind)
Soups
Stuffing Mix
Cranberry Sauce
Canned or Boxed Potatoes
Canned Peas
Applesauce
FRESH Apples
Yippeeee!!! I can’t wait to see your fabulous costumes this weekend!
Love,
Amy
p.s. We are keeping an eye on the weather, so please check your Friday Eblast for weekend updates! The rain date for the Halloween Party in Sunday, October 31 at 1pm.
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP
Sunday, October 31 at 10:30am – ZOOM WORSHIP (Rev. Terry Sweetser)
“You can go home again!” All it takes is a new understanding of nostalgia.
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Please REGISTER ONLINE all children & youth participating in Faith Formation activities this year. Thanks so much!
Saturday, October 30 at 2pm – ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY at SUUS!
Dress up and join us for an afternoon of SPOOKY FUN! Scavenger hunt, pumpkin painting, BINGO treats & MUCH MORE! Hosted by the Swensons!
*Rain date – Sunday, October 31 at 1pm
YOUTH GROUP
Saturday, October 30 – Faith Formation Halloween Party & Youth Fire Pit Gathering
Please arrive at 130pm to help the Swensons setup for the party and then stick around to assist the Scavenger Hunt & FUN! Fire pit with Advisors is set to begin circa 4pm.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Faith Formation THANKSGIVING Food Drive!
Faith Formation families are at it again, and this time in support of Madison Food Pantries. Please consider donating FOOD and/or Thanksgiving Cards this holiday season. For donations, there are labeled and covered bins at the top of the exterior stairs at SUUS. The FOOD DRIVE will conclude on Sunday, November 21, following our Thanksgiving Service. FOOD needed:
Gravy (any kind)
Soups
Stuffing Mix
Cranberry Sauce
Canned or Boxed Potatoes
Canned Peas
Applesauce
FRESH Apples
Thank you in advance for supporting our community!
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
“SCARECROWS INVADE MADISON”
Please check out our Faith Formation Scarecrow scene downtown in front of People’s Bank. Please also don’t forget to vote for us! One vote per email address so be creative! The direct link is here!
Saturday, October 30 at 2pm – OUTDOOR HALLOWEEN PARTY at SUUS
Please bring chairs, reusable water bottles & FOOD for the food drive.
MOMs GROUP
Saturday, November 6 from 11am – 1pm in Madison
Address to be shared in the Friday Eblast the week of the gathering. Stay tuned!
Sunday, November 14 at 4pm – The UU Common Read Book Discussion
https://www.shorelineunitarian.org/2021/10/09/the-uu-common-read/
PILLARS
Wednesday, November 10 at 6:30pm – Multi-Platform Faith Formation Committee Meeting (Zoom Or Amy’s heated back deck!)
We want to hear from you!
Please take the Faith Formation Survey HERE!