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Clothing for a Syrian Refugee Family
Hearts and Homes for Refugees is excited to welcome a Syrian family to Pelham mid-January. The family consists of two parents and four children (girls ages 13, 5, and almost 2; and a boy age 12). We're gathering clothing donations to help them get started.
This is a great way to donate clothes your family is no longer using and help this family feel welcome here.
As soon as possible, please drop off at FUSW new or gently used items for each member of the family: warm winter coat,
snow boots, waterproof gloves, everyday gloves, snow pants for the children, polar fleece for all,- light coat for all, hats and scarves, sneakers, casual shoes, dress shoes. Sizes:
- Men's clothing - size XL, shoe size 10
- Women's clothing - size L/XL, shoe size 8.5
- Boy's clothing - size boys 12, shoe size 5/5.5
- Girls' clothing x 3:
a) size adult M, shoe size women's 8.5
b) size child 6, shoe size little kid 11.5/12
c) size child 2, shoe size toddler 6/6.5
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THIS SUNDAY
January 15, 2017
Childcare is available in room 5
with Laurie Schneider and Aimee Haas
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PreK - 2nd Grade Wonderful Welcome
Begin in the worship service. In class, Julia Caldarola and the children will talk about the gift of learning together, session 13 of the Wonderful Welcome curriculum. Children will understand why learning from one another is an important and valuable gift that helps both individuals and communities. *Children should bring coins for the collection basket in class. Parents can view the curriculum by clicking here.
3rd - 7th Grade Love and Justice
Begin in the worship service. In class, April Castoldi will lead discussion about gender. They will talk about the fourth UU Principle and how we can help make the world a safe place for EVERYONE to search for what is true and right by standing up for other people when they are treated unfairly. *
We need a Helping Hand for this class; contact Tracy or April to volunteer.
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th - 9th Grade Coming of Age
Paul Gross is leading discussion about historical figures who believed in nonviolent social change, as well as thinking about some of the causes which the youth believe in strongly enough to take a stand. This is
session 32 of the Compass Points curriculum. Nancy U is the Helping Hand.
10th - 12th Grade Youth
Youth group meets during Friday Community Night. Sundays, youth attend worship.
Please let your children and youth know we have a wonderful morning
planned for them. On the way home Sunday, we hope you will ask them
about their conversations and activities. Your active interest helps
demonstrate your support of their spiritual growth and affirms our
shared journey in faith community.
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Contacts
Director of Religious Education,
Tracy Breneman. Tracy's First U hours are
weekday afternoons, occasional evening meetings and some Sundays.
Tracy does not see e-mail Saturday or Sunday mornings.
Contact via e-mail at DRETracyB@gmail.com
if you can wait one or two days for a response. For time-sensitive matters, call her home office, 914-402-4430.
Youth Group Advisors,
First U Minister,
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