Dear SUUS Families,
Please join us this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Sunday, January 15 at 10:30am for a Multigenerational Worship Service where we will share a story of the courageous children who marched in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963. ALL are welcome to join together in the Sanctuary on Sunday. There will be activity boxes for the children.
A special thanks to Kathy Helmrich and Karis Lagasse for joining our Faith Formation Exploration last Sunday. It was good to be together as we journeyed to “Find Our Center” through releasing thoughts and ideas of the past and making promises towards the future.
“Let the children march. They will lead the way.” – MLK
See you at church!
Love,
Amy
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP, EXPLORATIONS & ACTIVITIES
January Theme – “Finding Our Center”
Sunday, January 15 – Multigenerational Worship Service
Sunday, January 22 – Worship & FF Exploration
Sunday, January 29 – Worship, FF Exploration & OWL
*Worship & Faith Formation begin at 10:30am unless otherwise noted.
Please Note: Schedule Subject to Change!
REGISTRATION: Children & youth must be REGISTERED ONLINE to participate in Faith Formation activities.
CHILDCARE: Childcare will be provided on Faith Formation Exploration days only. We encourage all families to participate in whole congregation worship for multigenerational services. Children ages preK and younger can sign-in with Childcare Assistant at 10:15pm in the Fellowship Hall. Parents/Guardians will need to sign children out after worship.
OWL Grades 7 – 9, 2023 Schedule:
Sunday, January 29
Sunday, February 12
Sunday, March 5
Sunday, March 26
Sunday, April 2
Sunday, April 30
Sunday, May 7
Sunday, May 21
*OWL classes will be from 10-11:30am at: All Souls New London unless otherwise noted.
*Please Note: Schedule Subject to Change!
COVID 19 SAFETY: Masks required indoors for all over 2 years of age. We encourage all who are eligible to be vaccinated to the fullest extent possible. During our small group Faith Formation Exploration time masks are optional. If you are feeling even the slightest bit sick OR have been around someone who has been sick, please keep your mask on. 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
Sunday, February 12 – IRIS RUN/WALK for Refugees
Join Beth Skudder & Scott Swenson to participate OR donate to TEAM SUUS!
Go to https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/NewHaven/IRISRunforRefugees
Choose DONATE from the list across the top
Scroll down
Click on TEAM (next to FUNDRAISER)
Scroll down
CHOOSE SUUS to register and/or donate!
STUFF A BACKPACK for New London Homeless Hospitality Center
Faith Formation is collecting NEW or GENTLY USED Backpacks or Duffle Bags for MEN in need. Please help us collect bags & NEW items from the list below to STUFF A BACKPACK! Collection bins will be at the top of the SUUS steps until Sunday morning February 26. During the service that morning, Faith Formation will have a Winter Celebration focused on the monthly theme LOVE where children and youth will stuff bags for delivery to New London Homeless Hospitality Center. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
ITEMS NEEDED:
NEW or GENTLY USED BACKPACKS or DUFFLE BAGS
Mens Underwear
Mens WARM Socks
Mens Winter Hats
**Mens Scarves
TRAVEL SIZE Toiletries: Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash
**Faith Formation has materials and directions for EASY to MAKE fleece scarves at home! Please be in touch with Amy for more info.
**Friendly Reminder: Items donated other than bags should be NEW. THANK YOU!
Little Free Library – Our LFL could use some more books! Please considering donating both children and adult books to replenish our library. For more information please contact our LFL Steward, Karis Lagasse. Thank you!
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Sunday, February 26 – FF Winter Celebration!
Stay tuned for more details!
PILLARS
Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30pm on Zoom – FF Monthly Committee Meeting