Dear SUUS Families,
Last Sunday we practiced being “in the moment” and appreciating what we have through experimentation with food and making Oobleck together! It was definitely an exploration of the senses, and I thank all who participated!
This Sunday, April 10, is our SPRING CELEBRATION! WOOHOO! There will be an EASTER EGG HUNT & ACTIVITY STATIONS from 10:30am – 11:45am, followed by a PIZZA LUNCH from 11:45am – 12:30pm, and then we will walk off our meal with a HIKE for ALL AGES led by Maisey at Chapman Mill Pond in Westbrook at 1pm! This will be a CELEBRATION you won’t want to miss! ALL are WELCOME to JOIN!
See you on Sunday morning!
Love,
Amy
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP
Sunday, April 10 at 10:30am – Multi-Platform Worship with Rev. Terry
“On Making Triumphal Entries” – Mostly we are suspicious of exuberance. But, Nature and Human Nature awaken us to extravagance. A celebration of “Big Bangs and Jesus arriving in Jerusalem.
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
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES:
**Children & youth must be REGISTERED ONLINE to participate in Faith Formation activities.**
April Theme – “Awakening”
Sunday, April 10 at 10:30am – Faith Formation Spring Celebration: Pack A Purse, Easter Egg Hunt, Activities & MORE! PIZZA LUNCH provided!
Sunday, April 10 at 1pm – HIKE for ALL AGES led by Maisey!
Sunday, April 17 at 10:30am – Easter Sunday (Multigenerational Service at Hammonasset)
Sunday, April 24 – No FF (Spring Break)
Saturday, April 30 – Faith Formation Family Day!
Schedule for April 30:
9am – 10:30am: Madison Green UP Clean UP (Location TBD)
11am – 12pm: Animal Olympics with Ranger Russ at Meigs Point (RSVP pls!)
12pm – 1pm: Picnic Lunch at Hammonasset (BYOL – bring your own lunch!)
May Theme – “Nurturing Beauty”
Sunday, May 1 at 10:30am – Multigenerational Worship Service (No FF)
Sunday, May 8 at 10:30am – Multigenerational Worship Service (No FF)
Sunday, May 15 at 10:30am – FF Exploration at SUUS
Sunday, May 22 at 10:30am – FF Exploration 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, April 10 at 1pm – HIKE for ALL AGES led by Maisey at Chapman Mill Pond Trail in Westbrook. Meet at parking lot at end of Chapman Mill Pond Road in Westbrook.
Sunday, April 30 from 9am-10:30am – Madison Green Up Clean Up (Location TBD)
Sunday, June 12 – Beach Service & Bridging
Please mark your calendar for this very special Service. More details soon!
SOCIAL JUSTICE
PACK A PURSE
Last chance to DONATE! Please bring items to SUUS by Sunday, April 10 at 10:30am so that children, youth and families can assembly for NEW LONDON HOMELESS HOSPITALITY CENTER. Thank you!
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
Join us for a Spring Celebration hosted by Jennifer Swenson. We will HUNT for eggs, DECORATE cookies, PLANT pumpkin seeds, CREATE cards & crafts and PACK PURSES for the New London Homeless Hospitality Center! Following our CELEBRATION we will share a PIZZA LUNCH and then travel to Westbrook for a HIKE for ALL AGES at 1pm led by Maisey!
Saturday, April 30 from 9am – 1pm: Faith Formation Family Day!
9am – 10:30am: Madison Green UP Clean UP (Location TBD)
11am – 12pm: Animal Olympics with Ranger Russ at Meigs Point (RSVP pls!)
12pm – 1pm: Picnic Lunch at Hammonasset (BYOL – bring your own lunch!)
Sunday, June 5 at 10:30am – FF End of Year Party
Sunday, June 12 at 10:30am – End of Year Congregational Potluck Picnic at Jacob’s Beach
PILLARS
Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30pm – FF Committee Meeting
Looking forward to seeing everyone next week! Agenda will be shared ahead of the meeting.