Religious Education Update: May 4, 2008
The Petaluminaries Shine at District Assembly
Several of our children and youth were shining stars at the closing worship service of the District Assembly in Fremont last Sunday. Five of them spoke about their experiences at DA and about Unitarian Universalism. Our young people were able to speak articulately about their faith and their experiences in front of several hundred people. Eva Harrison Lee, age 6, spoke about her experience making a mask in the children’s program focusing on cultural diversity. Our young teens, Barrett Bauer, Bailey Boatsman, Lizzie Gardner, and Amy West spoke about valuing a welcoming faith, and one which allows diversity of belief. One teen shared that it is okay to believe in God as a UU, and equally okay to not believe in God. Bailey spoke about her favorite UU principle, “Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.” Barrett spoke about his positive experiences in attending UU youth conferences.
All of our children and youth at DA had a wonderful time, and bonded with each other and with kids from other UU churches. Every time I checked in with them, they were well behaved, smiling, and glad to be there.
The same morning, Meredith Guest, UUP Worship Leader, discussed our Children’s Affirmation with a large group of children in Petaluma. Our children could clearly articulate what it means to have open minds, warm hearts and welcoming hands.
I feel very proud of our UU kids, both those who were in Fremont last Sunday and those who were with us in Petaluma. Both groups were able to clearly express the essence of our faith in public worship. They demonstrated stage presence and leadership skills They are simply awesome! We know that, of course, because we have the opportunity to worship with them every week. But now, hundreds of people from UU churches all over the district know that our Petaluminaries are truly amazing.
Marlene Abel
Director of Religious Education
Several of our children and youth were shining stars at the closing worship service of the District Assembly in Fremont last Sunday. Five of them spoke about their experiences at DA and about Unitarian Universalism. Our young people were able to speak articulately about their faith and their experiences in front of several hundred people. Eva Harrison Lee, age 6, spoke about her experience making a mask in the children’s program focusing on cultural diversity. Our young teens, Barrett Bauer, Bailey Boatsman, Lizzie Gardner, and Amy West spoke about valuing a welcoming faith, and one which allows diversity of belief. One teen shared that it is okay to believe in God as a UU, and equally okay to not believe in God. Bailey spoke about her favorite UU principle, “Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.” Barrett spoke about his positive experiences in attending UU youth conferences.
All of our children and youth at DA had a wonderful time, and bonded with each other and with kids from other UU churches. Every time I checked in with them, they were well behaved, smiling, and glad to be there.
The same morning, Meredith Guest, UUP Worship Leader, discussed our Children’s Affirmation with a large group of children in Petaluma. Our children could clearly articulate what it means to have open minds, warm hearts and welcoming hands.
I feel very proud of our UU kids, both those who were in Fremont last Sunday and those who were with us in Petaluma. Both groups were able to clearly express the essence of our faith in public worship. They demonstrated stage presence and leadership skills They are simply awesome! We know that, of course, because we have the opportunity to worship with them every week. But now, hundreds of people from UU churches all over the district know that our Petaluminaries are truly amazing.
Marlene Abel
Director of Religious Education
posted by Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma @ 8:15 AM
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