Dear SUUS Families,
Thank you Laura Martino and Scott Swenson for hosting last Saturday’s FAMILY FIREPIT! What a wonderful way to keep us all connected. Please mark your calendars for the next one on February 26.
Thank you to ALL who came along on the Parmelee Farm HIKE for ALL AGES on Sunday! While we were unable to feed the birds, we did feed our hearts with love from this beloved SUUS community, and our minds and spirits with the beauty and wonder of nature. We also demonstrated in real-time the lesson from the Story for All, “The Three Questions,” shared on Zoom earlier that morning…
“Remember then that there is only one important time, and that time is now. The most important one is always the one you’re with. And the most important thing is to do good for the one who is standing by your side. For these, my dear child, are the answers to what is most important in the world. This is why we’re here.”
Assuming it is safe to travel on Sunday, January 30, we will join Maisey for a Youth Led HIKE for ALL AGES at 1pm at Chapman Mill Pond in Westbrook. Check below for details and the Friday Eblast too!
Stay warm & safe! See you soon!
Love,
Amy
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP
Sunday, January 30 at 10:30am – Zoom Service with Rev. Terry
“Being a Star Thrower” – “The Stars throw well. And one can help them.”
Life treats us pretty much the way the sea treats its starfish. There is both danger and opportunity. Most of what life throws at us we can deal with. True, like the arched starfish, poised away from stifling silt, we struggle and sometimes wonder why. And that is the reason for our Unitarian Universalist religion.
ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89193413275
Meeting ID: 891 9341 3275
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Please REGISTER ONLINE all children & youth participating in Faith Formation activities this year. Thanks so much!
JANUARY THEME – “Living with Intention”
Sunday, January 30 at 1pm – POSTPONED DUE TO STORM!
*Stay tuned for rescheduled date
HIKE for ALL AGES at Chapman Mill Pond Trail
ALL are WELCOME to join this Youth led HIKE in Westbrook!
Meeting spot: Parking lot is at the end of Chapman Mill Pond Rd. Westbrook
This is a dead end road and trail head is a the end of the street.
Chapman Mill Pond Loop is a 1.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Westbrook, Connecticut that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching.
Thank you, Maisey, for suggesting the trail and leading the expedition!
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, February 13 – IRIS RUN FOR REFUGEES
Join Advisors on Sunday February 13 to support our refugees and immigrants with a flat 5K run/walk through New Haven’s East Rock neighborhood!! Full details of the event can be found HERE!
Meet at: Wilbur Cross High School
181 Mitchell Drive
New Haven, CT 06511
Schedule
8:30am: Packet Pick-Up & Raceday Registration
10:00am: 5K Start
Zoom chat with Kara Fikrig – DATE TBD
Check with Advisors for more info!
SOCIAL JUSTICE
BIRTHDAY KITS for Madison FOOD PANTRY!
We are collecting Birthday Party goods to create an “instant party” for families in need. Please consider donating any of the following items before Saturday, February 12. There will be bins at the top of the SUUS steps for collection. Thanks in advance for helping to bring some Bday cheer to those in our community who need it!
ITEMS NEEDED:
13×9 Disposable Aluminum Pans
Boxed Cake
Frosting
Icing Writers
Bday Candles
Packet of Balloons
Bday Hats
Bday Plates
Bday Napkins
Bday Favors
Bday Decorations
*Or anything that is Birthday festive & fun!
Faith Formation Families will gather on Sunday, February 13 to celebrate Valentine’s Day and put together BIRTHDAY KITS for the Madison Food Pantry. Thank you in advance for your help with this project and THANK YOU, BETH SKUDDER, for sharing the idea!
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Sunday, February 13 at 1pm – Faith Formation Valentine’s Day BASH at SUUS!
Please mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information!
Saturday, February 26 at 1pm – Family Firepit at SUUS
PILLARS
Wednesday, February 9 at 6:30pm – FF Committee Meeting on Zoom