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Religious Education News - October 2006
REjuvenation! ArchivesA Note from Reverend Bonnie
The Seven Principles
For the first two months of our church year, we focus our Religious Education classes (K-5) around our Unitarian Universalist identity. As UUs, we don't have a list of "right beliefs" to hand down to our children. We want them, and ourselves, to develop our own beliefs in a context of religious community. So, in teaching children about our UU identity, we use the seven principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association. These principles were developed to give all UUs, but especially children, some "hooks" to hang our religious identity upon. We want children to know and respect other religious perspectives (later in the year we'll look at our Jewish heritage and at other world religions) but we also want them to understand that there is something special about being Unitarian Universalists. Our Principles promote the way we should act in the world to make it a better place for all of creation.
So here's a handy little song we're going to be singing with the children to help them remember the principles. You might want to know it too and find time to hum it around the house. Singing together touches areas of the spirit beyond the rational mind, and helps to form a deep sense of community. So here is the Do-Re-Mi Principles song!
(Sing to the tune of Do-Re-Mi)
One: Each person is worthwhile.
Two: Be kind in all you do.
Three: We help each other learn.
Four: And search for what is true.
Five: All people have a say.
Six: Work for a peaceful world.
Seven: The web of life's the way,
That will bring us back to me and U.U…
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do… Do… Do!
Happy Fall,
Reverend Bonnie
October RE Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 1, Sunday | 9:00 am Chalice Choir warm up in sanctuary 9:30 am Nursery - 5th grade RE classes only 11:00 am Nursery - Senior High classes Both services Children K-5th grade begin in service for first 15 minutes, then attend class as usual 11:00 am Adult GATE partners in class, followed by lunch together and CROP walk at 1:00 pm |
| October 6, Friday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Hayride at Forest Park (see article) |
| October 8, Sunday | At both hours: All children K-5th begin morning in Children's Chapel, followed by Sukkot Celebration (see article) All other classes as usual 10:30 - 11:00 am Chalice Choir rehearsal in music room 7:00 pm RE Council meeting in room 001 |
| October 13, Friday | 9:30 - 11:00 am Playgroup meets in the nursery |
| October 15, Sunday | Children K-3rd grade begin morning in Children's Chapel Children 4th-5th grades end morning in Children's Chapel RE Classes as usual 8:45 am Teacher Planning Coffees in room 001; childcare in room 006 (see article) 10:15 am Teacher Planning Coffees in room 001; childcare in room 006 (see article) 10:30 - 11:00 am Chalice Choir rehearsal in music room |
| October 22, Sunday | RE Classes and Chapel as usual 10:30 - 11:00 am Chalice Choir rehearsal in music room |
| October 27, Friday | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Secret Pals Party (see article) |
| October 22, Sunday | RE Classes and Chapel as usual 9:00 am Chalice Choir warm up in Children's Chapel 9:30 am Classes as usual for Nursery-Intermediate 11:00 am Classes as usual for Nursery, Intermediate, 6th grade, Junior High & Senior High 9:35 am & 11:05 am Family Worship in Adams Hall for Pre-K - 5th grade (See article) |
Secret Pals
Secret Pals - Remember to mark your calendars for Halloween fun on Friday, October 27 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. We want to remind everyone to be on time because pals enjoy all the fun activities together - and if you're late, your pal could be disappointed!
A few other reminders:
- 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 Joan Casey.
- Kid pals - Acknowledge your pal! Leave notes and small gifts for your pal on the table too so you can get to know each other!
- Parents - Please let know if your child hasn't heard from his/her pal.
- Everyone - Please keep spending to $10-$15 and see you on October 27 promptly at 6:30 pm!!
Teacher Planning Coffees
Fall teachers - please remember that teacher planning coffees are on Sunday, October 15, in room 001 at 8:45 am and at 10:15 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.
Sukkot Celebration
The Curriculum Committee has a fun morning planned for children Kindergarten - 5th grade during class on October 8. At both services, all of the kids, even 4th and 5th graders, will meet in Children's Chapel. They will learn about Sukkot, the Jewish harvest holiday, and then celebrate the season down in rooms 001 - 003. Parents will pick up their children in the lower level that morning.
Family Worship
Our first Family Worship of the year is October 29 in Adams Hall, running concurrently with the adult services. Families with children Pre-K through 5th grade should attend together. If that is not possible, teachers are available in room 108 on the upper level (for kids Pre-K - 1st grade) and in room 003 on the lower level (for kids 2nd - 5th grade). Children who are dropped off will attend Family Worship with these teachers and can be picked up back in the classrooms after the service.
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 invites you to attend a hayride in Forest Park on Friday, Oct. 6th. 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.
Spotlight On: Children's Chapel Committee
The Children's Chapel Committee members help plan worship for our children through 5th grade. They pull together the Children's Chapel services, help Reverend Bonnie with Family Worships, and stage the annual Christmas Pageant. Debbie Fechter chairs the 2006-2007 committee: Susie Bradley, Kurt Leemann, Renae Quinn, Barb Yusen, Reverend Bonnie Vegiard, and . If you love stories and storytelling you may enjoy this committee. Please speak to Debbie Fechter or to learn more about being a member of the team.
GATE Walks for CROP
On October 1, our GATE partners (we have 14 pairs this year), will walk for CROP, an organization that works to help alleviate world hunger. Sixth grade GATE partners will collect sponsors for their walk beforehand, so if you're approached, please give generously.
Family Circle Suppers
It's not too late to join a family circle supper group. Forms are available outside of Joan's office. Pick one up today to learn more about them and how to be part of the fun.
Support Eliot By Grocery Shopping!
An easy way for RE families to support Eliot Chapel is via Schnucks new "E-Scrip" program:
- Shop at Schnucks using your preferred credit card, debit card, check, or cash
- At checkout, have the cashier scan your Schnucks "Community Card" registered to Eliot Chapel.
- Eliot earns based upon your purchases, regardless of how you pay.
The "Community Card" has a credit card-sized portion and a key fob portion, so if two household members shop, you can share the same card.
Stop by the table in Adams Hall after either service to pick up an E-scrip Community Card.
Playgroup Fun
See you and your little ones on Friday, October 13 from 9:30 - 11:00 for adult conversation and kid play! Please contact Wendy Cutshaw (636-326-2491) of the Family Support and Outreach Committee for more information.
Youth News
The 2006-2007 church year should be a growing as well as fun-filled opportunity for our Junior and Senior Youth. Our youth advisors have scheduled many activities for our youth as a way of increasing their opportunities to grow in their faith as well as in their friendships.
In conjunction with their discoveries utilizing the "Compass Points" curriculum, our Junior Youth (grades 7 and 8) will also be participating in such events as a bonfire with Senior Youth on November 4.
Our Senior Youth (grades 9-12) are also working on creating their adult selves. They will participate in such activities as a "Poverty Simulation" at First Church sponsored by Faith Beyond Walls in September, participating in the Fall Youth Con at Abraham Lincoln UU in Springfield, Illinois on the weekend of October 6-8, and hosting the Spring Con here at Eliot Chapel over the March 2-4 weekend.
If you would like to learn more about the Youth Program, please contact me at .
Aloha,
Mishael Eastabrook, Youth Director
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Have a Milestone in your life to share?Have a Milestone in your life to share? Know of an Eliot student living his or her faith? Please contact Joan Casey so that we can share your family's news in REjuvenation!, our children's RE newsletter, and on our RE bulletin board on the wall leading into Adams Hall. 
For More News...To learn about new babies, October birthdays, and new families, please pick up a copy of REjuvenation! today. Religious Education Department
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. Back To Top |