Dear SUUS Families,
The real news has been shared…SIX more weeks of winter! I’ll take it considering it hasn’t really felt like winter until today! So come and join US this chilly weekend in the warmth and love of community for Worship & Faith Formation. We we gather on Sunday, February 5 at 10:30am and childcare will be available in the Fellowship Hall starting at 10:15am.
See you at church!
Love,
Amy
P.S. An update on what’s needed for Stuff A Backpack:
-Backpacks & Duffle Bags (new or gently used)
-New Mens Underwear
-New Mens Gloves
– New Travel Size Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP, EXPLORATIONS & ACTIVITIES
February Theme – “The Path of Love”
Sunday, February 5 – Worship & FF Exploration
Sunday, February 12 – Multigen Worship & OWL (FF Committee Fair)
Sunday, February 19 – No FF (Winter Break)
Sunday, February 26 – Worship & FF Exploration – Winter Celebration!
March Theme – “The Path of Vulnerability”
Sunday, March 5 – Worship, FF Exploration & OWL
Sunday, March 12 – Multigen Worship
Sunday, March 19 – Worship & FF Exploration
Sunday, March 26 – 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, 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
**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!
Join us to STUFF BACKPACKS for Homeless Hospitality, make community blankets to keep our friends and neighbors warm and MORE!
PILLARS
Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30pm on Zoom – FF Monthly Committee Meeting
Please keep an eye out for an email from Kathy with the agenda for the meeting. Looking forward to being together!