Religious Education Update: June 7, 2009
It Takes a Village
Our congregation is well known for its commitment to children and youth. This year, we sent more children and youth to District Assembly than any other congregation. We were well represented in the Coming of Age program. Guest ministers soon learned that our children and youth are present for the beginning of every service. Guests of our congregation remarked, “There are so many children!”
Our intergenerational culture works because it is embraced by all ages. Our youth are learning how to lead worship as Junior Worship Associates. Many children and youth sang in the Children's Choir at our Christmas Eve service Our children and youth have learned to be part of worship, and have grown into participatory roles.
UUP adults continue to be intentionally intergenerational. Our annual Religious Education garage sale last August was the best ever, both in volunteer support and in profits. Our Worship Leaders have supported and guided our teens in presiding over our services. Our Coming of Age mentors worked joyfully with our Coming of Age youth. The Board of Trustees was consistently supportive of our RE program. The Time and Talent Auction committee welcomed the youth's participation. Our RE teachers and volunteers gave generously of their time, love and talents. Our Religious Educaton Committee met faithfully under its chair, Leslie Harrison.
The work we have done together in creating our intergenerational community has paid off handsomely this year. A particular showcase for our inclusive community was our recent UUP Retreat, where adults and children swam, sang, dined and played together. From my vantage point in the kitchen, I marveled at the good-natured camaraderie. It takes a village, including children, youth and adults to create our beloved community.
Marlene Abel
Director of Religious Education
Our congregation is well known for its commitment to children and youth. This year, we sent more children and youth to District Assembly than any other congregation. We were well represented in the Coming of Age program. Guest ministers soon learned that our children and youth are present for the beginning of every service. Guests of our congregation remarked, “There are so many children!”
Our intergenerational culture works because it is embraced by all ages. Our youth are learning how to lead worship as Junior Worship Associates. Many children and youth sang in the Children's Choir at our Christmas Eve service Our children and youth have learned to be part of worship, and have grown into participatory roles.
UUP adults continue to be intentionally intergenerational. Our annual Religious Education garage sale last August was the best ever, both in volunteer support and in profits. Our Worship Leaders have supported and guided our teens in presiding over our services. Our Coming of Age mentors worked joyfully with our Coming of Age youth. The Board of Trustees was consistently supportive of our RE program. The Time and Talent Auction committee welcomed the youth's participation. Our RE teachers and volunteers gave generously of their time, love and talents. Our Religious Educaton Committee met faithfully under its chair, Leslie Harrison.
The work we have done together in creating our intergenerational community has paid off handsomely this year. A particular showcase for our inclusive community was our recent UUP Retreat, where adults and children swam, sang, dined and played together. From my vantage point in the kitchen, I marveled at the good-natured camaraderie. It takes a village, including children, youth and adults to create our beloved community.
Marlene Abel
Director of Religious Education
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