Dear SUUS Families,
Last Sunday, we had our first indoor Faith Formation class during worship in nearly two years and wow did it feel good! Families were greeted in the Fellowship Hall (thanks to Laura Martino!) where they gathered for a “watch party” of the service until I joined them for class. We renewed our covenant, and the group created a wall art project displaying our 7 UU Principles. We even sang a few bars of “We Are, We Are UU!” set to the tune of “We Will, We Will, Rock You!”
It was celebratory morning, and I look forward to sharing time together this Sunday, March 20 for another Faith Formation class at 10:30am.
Check out the details below as well as other exciting calendar events, activities and our latest Social Justice project PACK A PURSE!
Love,
Amy
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP
Sunday, March 20 at 10:30am – Multi-Platform Worship with Rev. Terry, Amy & Nick
“Gently Down the Stream” – At every stage of life we must deal with our shattered teams. To go gently down the stream we must be empowered by new dreams and restored faith. A service to deal with those shattered dreams
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! 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 at Hammonasset on April 17. If you are interested, please contact Amy no later than March 21.
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES:
March Theme – “Renewing Faith”
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 at 10:30am – 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 already cleared). Masked are required. 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 at 10:30am – 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 at 10:30am – FF End of Year Party
Sunday, June 12 at 10:30 am – End of Year Congregational Potluck Picnic at Jacob’s Beach
PILLARS
Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30pm – FF Committee Meeting