Dear SUUS Families,
It was so nice to gather last Sunday as we began our month exploration of “Renewing Faith” together. Play-Dough and Terracotta chalices were created and decorated, and we continued adding to our collection of PEACE ROCKS.
ALL are welcome to join us this Sunday for Multi-Platform worship and Faith Formation at 10:30am at SUUS. Please see the various options for participation below.
See you then!
Love,
Amy
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP
Sunday, March 13 at 10:30am – Multi-Platform Worship with Rev. Terry, Amy & Nick
“Never Been So Embarrassed” – What kind of faith do we need to get past life’s embarrassing moments? A celebration of how our free faith can get us through almost anything.
IN-PERSON Option 1:
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ATTENDING FAITH FORMATION DO NOT NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION! Faith Formation will be held in the Fellowship Hall during Multi-Platform Worship. Families will meet at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall. There, the service will be live streamed and a parent or caregiver will need to stay with children until Amy comes down for class. At this point, parents/caregivers are welcome to stay in the Fellowship Hall OR watch the service from the foyer, living room or in the sanctuary if seating is available.
IN-PERSON Option 2:
You can sign up to reserve seats in the sanctuary for yourself and a partner by clicking HERE now through March 10. Chairs in the Sanctuary have been reduced to 24, you may move your chair to sit closer to family members or others within your “bubble.”
ZOOM OPTION
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89193413275
Meeting ID: 891 9341 3275
UPCOMING MULTIGENERATIONAL WORSHIP:
Sunday, April 17 – CHILD DEDICATION
Would you like to have your child Dedicated this year? Rev. Terry and I would like to invite you and your family to participate in a Child Dedication Ceremony during our Easter Service on April 17. If you are interested, please contact Amy no later than March 21.
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES:
March Theme – “Renewing Faith”
Sunday, March 13 at 10:30am – FF Class at SUUS
Sunday, March 20 at 10:30am – FF Class at SUUS
Sunday, March 27 at 10:30am – FF Class at SUUS
April Theme – “Awakening”
Sunday, April 3 at 10:30am – FF Class at SUUS
Sunday, April 10 at 10:30am – Spring Celebration (Pack A Purse, Easter Egg Hunt, Games & Activities)
Sunday, April 17 at 10:30am – Easter Sunday (Multigenerational Service at Hammonassett)
Sunday, April 24 – No FF (Spring Break)
May Theme – “Nurturing Beauty”
Sunday, May 1 at 10:30am – FF Class at SUUS
Sunday, May 8 at 10:30am – FF Class at SUUS
Sunday, May 15 at 10:30am – FF Class at SUUS
Sunday, May 22 at 10:30am – FF Class at SUUS
Sunday, May 29 – No FF (Memorial Day Weekend)
June Theme – “Celebrating Blessings”
Sunday, June 5 – FF End of Year Party
Sunday, June 12 at 10:30am – Jacob’s Beach Service (Bridging & End of Year Potluck Picnic)
*Please Note: Schedule Subject to Change
Friendly reminder for indoor classes & activities: Attendees who are eligible (ages 5+) must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination at the door (unless you have GREEN sticker on your name tag from a previous event!). Masked are required indoors. Please remain at home if you experience any of the following symptoms: Fever 100 or higher, Chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion, Runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea. THANK YOU!
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, June 12 – Beach Service & Bridging
Please mark your calendar for this very special Service. More details soon!
Children & youth must be REGISTERED ONLINE to participate
in Faith Formation activities. Thanks so much!
SOCIAL JUSTICE
PACK A PURSE
Faith Formation is collecting new or gently used handbags for women in need. Please help us collect HANDBAGS & items from the list below to PACK A PURSE! Collection bins will be at the top of the SUUS steps until Sunday morning April 10. During the service that morning, Faith Formation will have a Spring Celebration where children and youth will pack purses (including notes of inspiration & hope), hunt for Easter eggs and enjoy other fun activities to celebrate Spring together while helping women in need. Thank you in advance for your help with this project and THANK YOU BETH SKUDDER, for sharing another fabulous idea with US!
ITEMS NEEDED:
New or Gently Used Handbags
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothpaste/Toothbrush
Travel Size Mouthwash
Floss
Deodorant
Kleenex
Mints
Change Purse/Wallet
Small Hairbrush/Comb
Small Umbrella
Small notepad/Pens
Socks
Bar Soap/Body Wash
Travel Hand Sanitizer/Lotion
Lip Balm/Chapstick
Feminine Products
Earbuds
Gift Cards – Subway, Dominos, Dunkin Donuts
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Sunday, April 10 – Spring Celebration (Rain date: April 9)
Join us for a Spring Celebration hosted by Jennifer Swenson. We will PACK PURSES, hunt for Easter eggs and celebrate Spring with other FUN activities!
Saturday, April 30 at 1pm – Family Firepit at SUUS
Join hosts Laura Martino & Scott Swenson for adult conversation around the fire while kids play outside. All are welcome!
Sunday, June 5 – FF End of Year Party (Location TBD)
Sunday, June 12 – End of Year Congregational Potluck Picnic at Jacob’s Beach
PILLARS
Wednesday, April 13 – FF Committee Meeting
Thank you, Pillars, for meeting last night! I look forward to next month! Please stay tuned for time confirmation.