Dear SUUS Families,
We conquered our fear of snakes last week with BUBBLES! Our rainbow bubble snakes were such fun even though they took a bit of COURAGE to create! We will continue with a final EXPLORATION of courage this Sunday, October 23 at 10:30am. We will also be making a special gift for a special someone…so I hope are you are able to join us!
Don’t forget, the SUUS POTLUCK is this Friday, October 21 at 6pm, and the first session of OWL is Sunday, October 23 from 10-11:30am at All Souls. It takes a LOT of courage to do OWL, and I am so proud of our youth for showing up for orientation last Sunday and committing to this program. We are ALL supporting you through your OWL journey this year! Thank you OWL parents and facilitator, Jennifer Swenson! Woohoo!
See you at church!
Love,
Amy
p.s. Don’t forget to bring PERSONAL ITEMs for the Madison Food Pantry collection & BOOKS for the Little Free Library! Thank you!
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP
Sunday, October 23 at 10:30am – Multiplatform Worship Service
“True Grit: The Courage to be with Your Feelings” with Deborah McDonald
When circumstances are challenging, how do we react? Sometimes our feelings may be scary or overwhelming. Emotions wash over us. We feel like we might be overcome. What can we to do?
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EXPLORATIONS & ACTIVITIES:
**Children & youth must be REGISTERED ONLINE to participate in Faith Formation activities.**
**Until we confirm nursery care, children younger than kindergarten are very welcome to join Faith Formation explorations, but need to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Thanks so much!**
OWL Grades 7 – 9 (October through May. Dates to the end of the year below)
Sunday, October 23 at 10am – OWL #1
Sunday, November 13 at 10am – OWL #2
Sunday, December 4 at 10am – OWL #3
Sunday, December 18 at 10 am – OWL #4 & 5
*OWL classes will be from 10-11:30am at: All Souls New London
October Theme – “Courage”
Sunday, October 23 at 10:30am – FF Exploration (OWL #1 @ 10a)
Sunday, October 30 at 10:30am – FF Halloween Party & Fire Pit
November Theme – “Change”
Sunday, November 6 at 10:30am – FF Exploration
Sunday, November 13 at 10:30am – FF Exploration (OWL #2 @ 10a)
Sunday, November 20 at 10:30am – Thanksgiving Multigen Service (No FF)
Sunday, November 27 – No FF (Thanksgiving Break)
December Theme – “Wonder”
Sunday, December 4 at 10:30am – FF Exploration (OWL #3 @ 10a)
Sunday, December 11 at 10:30am – Christmas Pageant Multigen Service & Caroling
Sunday, December 18 at 10:30am – FF Exploration (OWL #4&5 @ 10a)
Saturday, December 24 at 5pm – Christmas Eve Multigen Service (Carols at 4:30p)
*Please Note: Schedule Subject to Change!
COVID 19 SAFETY: Proof of vaccines will be required for all attendees ages 6 months and up, per CDC guidelines. Masks 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
Do you have a High School youth interested in joining Youth Group? All high school aged youth are welcome to participate and create together a space of friendship and fun! Youth Advisors for 2022-23 are Benna Lehrer & Amy Buckley Velasquez. Contact us for more details!
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Support Raise the Roof & Ned Jobson
Please consider supporting SUUS youth Ned Jobson and his work with Habitat for Humanity & Raise the Roof. He is nearing a goal of $3000 and could use your help! GO NED!!
Little Free Library – Our LFL could use some more books! Please considering donating both children and adult books to replenish our library. Thank you!
Collection for Local Food Pantries! Faith Formation will continue to support efforts to help stock the Madison Food Pantry! We will collect items listed below until further notice. Help spread the word and help Faith Formation with this SOCIAL JUSTICE project!
Toothbrush
Toothpaste (full size)
Deodorant
Shampoo (full size)
Conditioner (full size)
Period products – pads, tampons, cups
Collection bins are in the fellowship hall and outside by the front door. Any extra items will be shared with the Guilford and Clinton pantries. Please contact Amy Buckley or Beth Skudder if you have any questions. Thank you!
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Friday, October 21 at 6pm – Potluck & Game Night at SUUS
Bring an entrée, side dish or dessert to share. Also, it’s equally important that you bring a favorite game, or games, to play with others that night. Beverages provided!
Fun for all ages! Many generations playing many games!
Sponsored by the SEA Committee, if questions, contact Kathy Helmrich or Lindalea Ludwick
Sunday, October 30 at 10:30am – FF Halloween Party & Fire Pit
Get your Halloween costumes ready for our annual Halloween Extravaganza hosted by Jennifer Swenson! Woohoo!
PILLARS
Tuesday, November 1 at 6:30pm – FF Monthly Committee Meeting