Dear SUUS Families,
Last week we began our exploration of “holding history” with an introduction to the Quinnipiac – the Native American tribe that inhabited the lands of Madison and surrounding towns. This Sunday we will continue learning and honoring the Quinnipiac (“people of the long water land”) during our Thanksgiving service. There will be music, story, heat lamps, a warming room, coffee hour and an art activity for families. I hope you are able to join us!
Please note, the last day of the FOOD DRIVE is this Sunday! After the service we will join Barb Francese to weigh the food donations, and help her load everything in the car. Please stay and help if you are able.
Love,
Amy
p.s. Who likes BOOKS? Last year, Kathy Helmrich shared a wonderful idea for Advent. Viviana and I did it at home, and it was awesome! Here is the link so you can see what it’s about. We used our own holiday books and then took the rest out from the library. Take a look and let me know if you are interested in doing a literary Advent and a BOOK SWAP! We would swap on Sunday, November 28 when we meet at Hammonasset!
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP
Sunday, November 21 at 10:30am – Multi-Platform Multigenerational Thanksgiving Service with Rev. Terry
Celebrating the Quinnipiac (meaning “people of the long water land” in the Quiripy language), and their ancestors. They inhabited what is presently the Quinnipiac River watershed in south central Connecticut, utilizing the environment’s resources on a seasonal basis. The original Quinnipiac territory encompassed ten present-day towns in New Haven County, from the Atlantic shore at West Haven to twenty miles inland, and from Woodbridge on the west to Madison on the east. In all, Quinnipiac Country extended over 300 square miles. It is from these nearly forgotten people that the land SUUS occupies was stolen.
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Please REGISTER ONLINE all children & youth participating in Faith Formation activities this year. Thanks so much!
Sunday, November 21 at 10:30am – Outdoor Multigenerational THANKSGIVING Worship Service
*There will be an art activity for families to do during the service. Please pick up your craft tray at the welcome table on Sunday.
Sunday, November 28 at 1pm – Faith Formation trip to Hammonasset State Park
Please join us at 1pm for a visit to Meigs Point Nature Center and then a short hike on the Cedar Island Trail. RSVP required for entrance to the nature center.
Sunday, December 5 – Outdoor Worship & Faith Formation Class
Saturday, December 11 – TOY DRIVE DROP -OFF (TIME TBD)
Join Jennifer & Sarah Swenson to drop off toys at What’s Cookin and meet Faith – the toy drive organizer!
Sunday, December 12 from 3 – 4pm: Caroling, Cocoa & Cookies at SUUS
Sunday, December 19 – Outdoor Multigenerational Christmas Pageant!
Stay tuned for more details!
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, November 21 at 10am – Gift Wrapping Party at SUUS
Join advisors to wrap socks & gloves donated by Ocean State Job Lot for the Community Meal Center in New London
Tuesday, November 30 – New London Community Meal Center
Arrival time: 4PM (takes about 30 min from Madison, so be sure to leave by at least 3:30)
End time: 6PM
Address: 12 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320
Parking: On the street (I usually park across the street)
What to bring: Wear baseball caps or something to hold down your hair. Wear a face mask at all times. Aprons are available onsite.
When you get there….: Ring the doorbell and someone will let you in
What we’ll be doing when we get there: Most food will be cooked, but probably we will prepare the salad, butter bread, etc. Clients come around 5PM
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Faith Formation THANKSGIVING Food Drive!
The FOOD DRIVE will conclude THIS Sunday, November 21, following our Thanksgiving Service. Please give generously. Thank you!
Gravy (any kind)
Soups
Stuffing Mix
Cranberry Sauce
Canned or Boxed Potatoes
Canned Peas
Applesauce
FRESH Apples
Faith Formation TOY DRIVE!
We are so pleased to join “Faith’s Annual Toy Drive” in support of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Toy Closet: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402326700721644. The goal this year is 3000 toys and we are so happy to help achieve that number! In particular the hospital is in desperate need of UNWRAPPED toys for newborns and teens ages 15 – 18. Below are a few suggestions:
TOYS NEEDED:
Newborn Ideas: mobiles, rattles, grabbing toys, balls, activity gyms, board books
15 – 18 yr old Ideas: body wash, headphones, blankets, pillows, tech gadgets
*Drop-off toys at SUUS (bin on the steps & prior to December 10)*
OR
*Drop-off on Friday, Dec. 10 or Saturday, Dec. 11 from 8am – 3pm at:
What’s Cookin
78 Boston Post Road in Madison
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Sunday, November 12 from 3 – 4pm: Caroling, Cocoa & Cookies at SUUS
PILLARS
Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30pm – Monthly Faith Formation Committee Meeting
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