Dear SUUS Families,
HUGE THANKS to Jennifer Swenson for a fabulous Spring Celebration last Sunday and to ALL who participated and helped out! And THANK YOU, Maisey, for concluding the festivities of the day and leading us on a gorgeous hike at Chapman Mill Pond! It was a joyous multigenerational celebration of love and community!
Please join us this Sunday for a multigenerational outdoor Easter Service at SUUS at 10:30am!
Love,
Amy
p.s. We will not have FF on Sunday, April 24, but if you are looking for things to do during the break, here are a few ideas:
APRIL 23 – PLANT TREES at SALT MEADOW PARK in Madison
APRIl 24 – WALK TO END HOMELESSNESS in New London
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP
Sunday, April 17 at 10:30am – Multi-Platform Easter Service with Rev. Terry
“There is Hope” – An Easter service and reflection on what always rises. A Child Dedication Ceremony will be celebrated during the service.
*The service will be live-streamed on Facebook from outside at SUUS
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES:
**Children & youth must be REGISTERED ONLINE to participate in Faith Formation activities.**
April Theme – “Awakening”
Sunday, April 17 at 10:30am – Easter Sunday Multigenerational Service at SUUS
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)
Saturday, May 14 Time TBD – Outdoor Movie at SUUS (SING II)
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 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 CONTINUES! We ran out of items, but still have purses to pack! Please continue your generous donations of items listed below! THANK YOU!
ITEMS NEEDED:
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothpaste/Toothbrush
Travel Size Mouthwash
Floss
Deodorant
Kleenex
Mints
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
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, May 11 at 6:30pm – FF Committee Meeting