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Religious Education News - October 2005
REjuvenation! ArchivesA Note from Reverend Bonnie
Being Part of Eliot
Our Religious Education program here at Eliot is so busy and full of good opportunities, sometimes it seems as if it's a community unto itself. We have educational, social, and service events for all ages just in the RE side of church. We have parenting discussions and a chat list, family potlucks and family worship, adult/child interactions, and age-appropriate learning. And while most parents do try to attend services, enjoying that time for their own spiritual growth, some parents are here strictly for the religious education of their children.
Of course, all levels of involvement here are welcome. All families have times when they can be more involved, and times when it has to be on the less-involved side. It is important to remember, however, that RE is part of a larger community. RE could not exist without all the other folks running around doing all manner of things here. The whole reason we have a building, playground, music for the kids, and staff to run the program is that the entire community gathers to support these things.
Please take a moment to think with gratitude about all those folks around here who do not seem to be part of RE, but whose presence makes this program possible. Our families alone do not support our program. It is the "time, talent, and treasure" of everyone at Eliot that gives us this place in our wider community. May we be grateful to be a part of this community.
Faithfully,
Bonnie
October RE Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 1 Saturday | 12:00 noon Fillmore Park Fun Day (see article)
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| October 2, Sunday |
Both services Children K-5th grade begin in service for first 15 minutes, then attend class as usual 10:45 am Adult GATE partners in class, followed by lunch together and CROP walk at 1:00 pm 10:15 - 10:45 am Chalice Choir rehearsal in music room |
| October 7, Friday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Hayride at Forest Park (see article) 7:00 - 8:00 pm First Friday at Eliot (see article) Time to be announced Junior High camping trip |
| October 9, Sunday | 9:15 am Nursery - 5th grade RE classes only Children K-3rd begin their morning in Children's Chapel Children 4th-5th end their morning in Children's Chapel 10:45 am Nursery - Senior High classes Children K-3rd begin their morning in Children's Chapel Children 4th-5th end their morning in Children's Chapel RE Classes as usual 10:15 - 10:45 am Children's Choir rehearsal in music rm 12:00 noon RE Council meets room 001 |
| October 14, Friday | 9:30 - 11:00 am Playgroup meets in nursery |
| October 16, Sunday | 8:30 am Teacher Planning Coffees in room 001; childcare in room 006 (see article) RE classes & Children's Chapel as usual both hours 10:00 am Teacher Planning Coffees in room 001; childcare in room 006 10:15 - 10:45 am Children's Choir rehearsal in music rm |
| October 21, Friday | Time to be announced Junior High field trip 8:00 pm - 8:00 am (Saturday) Senior High lock in |
| October 21, Sunday | RE Classes and Chapel as usual 10:15 - 10:45 am Children's Choir rehearsal in music rm |
| October 28, Friday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Secret Pals Halloween Party |
| October 30, Sunday | RE Classes and Chapel as usual 10:45 GATE adult partners in class 10:15 - 10:45 am Children's Choir rehearsal in music rm |
Teacher Planning Coffees
Fall teachers - please remember that our teacher planning coffees are on Sunday, October 16, in room 001 at 8:30 am and at 10:00 am. This is a great opportunity to meet with your team for planning, to get support if you're having a problem with your class, or to just have some coffee and a bite to eat. Childcare will be available in room 006, so please mark it on your calendar.
Secret Pals Fun
Secret Pals - Remember to mark your calendars for Halloween fun on Friday, October 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. We have lots of fun in store for you that evening, and we want to remind everyone to be on time. Pals enjoy all the activities together, so we don't want to have any disappointed pals!
Adult pals - remember to leave something for your pal on the Secret Pals table in Adams Hall each Sunday during October. If you know you'll miss a Sunday, you're welcome to leave gifts/cards for your pal with .
Kid pals - acknowledge your pal!
Parents - please let me know if your child hasn't heard from his/her pal.
Everyone - please limit spending to $10 and see you on October 28 promptly at 6:30 pm!!
Hayride & Bonfire!!!
What better way to spend a cool October evening with friends and family than on a hayride? The Special Events Committee of the RE Council invite you to attend the 3rd annual Hayride in Forest Park on Friday, Oct. 7th. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. Our two wagons will depart promptly at 7:05. Afterwards, we get to have a Bonfire! Bring marshmallows to roast and cider to drink. If you have a guitar, bring it along for a sing-along. Cost is $5.00 per person. Please sign-up quickly as we have limited seating. Sign-up is in the hallway outside Adams Hall. Make checks payable to Eliot Chapel-Hayride. For further information, please call Tracey Howe-Koch at (314) 838-1725.
UUs In Action!! Fillmore Park Fun Day
Come and join us for a fun day of picnicking and cleaning up at Fillmore Park. It is a great way to put into action our UU principles while having fun with the family. Join us with your picnic lunch at noon on Saturday, Oct. 1. Please call Joan Casey or Tracey Koch at 314.838.1725 if you need further info. Trash bags and plastic gloves will be provided. See you then!
Allergy Alert
Did you know that some food allergies can be life threatening? For this reason, we adhere to the NO NUTS OR PEANUTS IN THE BUILDING policy from the Eliot Chapel Nursery School. Some people cannot even touch the oil residue left by peanuts without going into anaphylactic shock. We ask that everyone, not just parents and teachers, abide by this rule. Thank you!
UU Parenting
The UU parenting group has moved online. We know how difficult it can be to get to meetings when you have kids at home, so we have created a uuparenting group on Yahoo! Now from the comfort of your own computer you can discuss the issues of raising a UU child with other Eliot parents. Just go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uuparenting to get started.
Playgroup Fun
If you've got a little one, we would love for you to join us in the nursery at 9:30 am on Friday, October 14 for play (the kids) and conversation (the adults). We meet the second Friday of each month. We hope to see a lot of our new families there!
Chalice Choir
... is off to a good start with 11 singers (including 3 boys!) They will be singing preludes in 4-5 services this year, under the direction of Jan Chamberlin and Nancy Collis. They meet between the services in the Music Room. It's not too late to join. The group is open to 1st-7th graders.
Youth News - First Fridays
On the first Friday of each month St. Louis area senior youth will gather for worship at different St. Louis area congregations. The worship will be conducted by the youth from the host congregation.
If you have attended a youth worship service before then you know that they are special. Youth worship tends to be interactive and non-hierarchical, centered on themes that are of importance to youth with songs and traditions that are passed down from youth conferences (cons). Youth worship is inspiring and fun.
Eliot Chapel will host the first First Friday on October 7th. We expect that we will walk a couple blocks to get some pizza with any youth who are interested. We have invited all St. Louis area UU congregations to participate in this program and we have also asked the Ethical Society youth group and the MCC youth group to join in on First Fridays as well.
We'll keep you posted on how the First Friday evenings progress, but know this: Eliot has a fantastic youth group and whether or not you have a youth in the program, we can all celebrate the Eliot youth and their advisors.
Susan Maginn, Youth Director
More Youth News
Katrina Relief: The Senior High Youth Group will be coordinating Eliot's participation in the Interfaith Partnership/Faith Beyond Walls/St. Patrick Center project for permanent resettlement of Katrina refugees in St. Louis. We need donations of all kinds, including building materials, furniture, large appliances, household items, and nonperishable food items. Cleaning supplies and equipment are especially needed right now. Please see us at our table in Adams Hall after the service.
GATE
Please give generously to any 6th grade GATE partner who might approach you in the next few weeks. GATE partners will be walking on October 2 to raise funds to help end world hunger.
This newsletter is a product of the Eliot Chapel Religious Education Department. Please direct any articles, comments, or questions to Joan Casey (Religious Education Director) at 314-821-0911 or at . An article must be submitted no later than the 20th of each month to ensure it appearing in the next issue.
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