Religious Education Update: January 20, 2008

Our Amazing UUP Kids

Last Sunday, I talked to the 3-6 year olds about how clouds are named. I pointed to the low, overcast gray sky, and asked them to name the type of clouds. Immediately, 6 year old Eva replied, “stratus.” (She was right, of course!) Later, I watched 4 year old Raj draw a rainbow using chalk on construction color. He carefully drew the rainbow in perfect color order. His mom later explained that he learned about rainbows from his 7 year sister, Maya. I learned two things from this lesson: that UUP kids are truly amazing and that they are fortunate that older members of their families take the time to talk about how the world works.

I’ve observed that UUP children have more general world knowledge, more social and environmental awareness and much less sense of entitlement than the typical young Petaluma child. (If you ask how I know, I spend lots of time in elementary schools each week.)

I am blessed to spend lots of time with UUP children. However, I’m willing to share in the fun. The Religious Education Committee will meet next week, immediately after the service, and we’ll be talking about social action projects, social events, Junior Worship Associate training for our youth, and much more. There are lots of opportunity to be involved, whether on one Sunday or several. Childcare will be provided.

Marlene Abel
Director of Religious Education