RE Weekly Newsletter  August: School

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM Follow us here! . PARENT RESOURCES Learn more about Soul Matters curriculum guides . JOIN OUR RE FACEBOOK PAGE Here . "It's easier to think of big things to be grateful for. Now think of small things. A thumbtack holding a favorite picture. A cup that holds your coffee. A key that unlocks your home." Grab a pen and paper and write three small things that add goodness to your life. Please note that the families that completed the art box survey was automatically added for the school supply box. If you did not complete the survey and wish to receive a school supply box, please respond to this email.  WELCOME UU Friend Hello families! Things are shifting in ways we try to keep up as if we are downloading information like software. Let's continue to do our best in helping one another, opening a door or simply smiling through your eyes. School has been moved from the 12th to the 24th to give teachers a bit more time to adjust and plan. With these changes being implemented, what can we do at UUSP to help facilitate this adjustment for your families with ease? Send Email

Religious Education Virtual Classes K-12th

Ms. Trish Unicorn's Class K-3rd The Journey Inward Summary Focus : The practice of inward reflection Two short stories:  “ Empty Your Cup” & “Be the Boss” Meditation: starting with “Om” and the ringing of chime Session 1 The Journey Inward The Practice of Inward Reflection Reflection on meditation experience and the value of meditation Suggestion of individual activity:  Doing artwork while being inspired by music

This week’s focus is on what makes us unique as UUs.  ● One of those things is how we think about other religions. ● Some religious people believe that their religion is the only “true religion.” They think their beliefs are the only way to think about life and that other religions are wrong or misguided. This is NOT what UUs believe. ● We believe that religions are not right or wrong, but instead that every religion just notices a different piece of what is important about being human. Kind of like how you and your friends can look at clouds in the sky and each notice a different image in them. Each person sees something different depending on their different perspective. ● We UUs teach this lesson by sharing segments and stories from around the world. Ms. Jeanay's Class Grades 4th - 12th Hello Teens, I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday at 1:30 as we discuss what it is that YOU want to do with our RE into this next semester. We will have a quick review of the themes of the months and what we have learned in each but more importantly, see each other's smiling faces. Click the picture to be redirected to our RE meet up. See you Sunday!

Key moments in UUA history

Key moments in UUA history 1960 - Joint assemblies of the Universalist Church of America and the American Unitarian Association approve consolidation. 1961 - The Unitarian Universalist Association is born.  The Rev. Dana McLean Greeley , former AUA president, is elected president. A new hymnal, Hymns for the Celebration of Life, is published in 1964. 1985   - The General Assembly adopts   new Principles and Purposes   for the first time since 1961, giving us today’s Seven Principles and five of the Six Sources; the sixth was added in 1995. The   flaming chalice , introduced by the Unitarian Service Committee during World War II and first used as a denominational logo in 1976, becomes a ritual part of many worship services in the 1980s. The UUA’s newspaper becomes World magazine in 1986. Source

1993 - Singing the Living Tradition, the UUA’s gender-inclusive hymnal, is published. The Rev. John A. Buehrens is elected president. 2001 - The Rev. William G. Sinkford is elected UUA president, the first African American in that office. He brings  greater publicity  to the Association’s public witness work.

Calendar Connections

The Next Full Moon of The Year The next full Moon will occur on Monday, August 3, 2020, at 11:59AM ET, and is known as the Full Sturgeon Moon , named after the freshwater fish found in lakes and rivers in North America. It is also known as the Barley Moon, Fruit Moon, and the Grain Moon.

Healthy Resources

If you cannot send text messages, call 2-1-1 to speak with someone who can assist you. Program only covers COVID-19-related costs that have not already been paid for by insurance or by another federal program.  * Payments will be disbursed directly to the utility, mortgage or other eligible agency to which the individual bills are due. Pinellas County Cares Apply for up to $5,000 per household to pay for overdue rent, mortgage or utility payments. How to apply: Text COVIDCARES to 898211 to start the process. Qualifications: You’ll be sent a form to sign attesting you lost your job or income due to COVID-19 and that you have $10,000 or less in cash, checking and savings. Send in a copy or picture of documents showing you are a resident of Pinellas County and the United States. Submit information for payment of overdue bill. Pinellas County CARES Form

Please review this website for your local food locations for Pinellas County Schools. Schools are providing food pick ups during the summer time! Times of pick-ups have changed so please review the link to see the new times!

Unitarian Universalist Church of St. Petersburg is not affiliated nor a sponsor of the community events posted on our UUSP RE e-newsletters. The information is derived from PeachJar.com, The Parent's Guide Magazine and City of St. Petersburg Events page, PlayLargo.com and various applications for family engagement strictly for informational purposes only. The information posted is not for profit or for monetary gain unless specified to contribute to a fundraiser in whereas the donations are to UU and/or UUA affiliates such as UUSC. If you have any questions or concerns about this statement, reply to this email. Stay Connected! Friend Jeanay Johnson here. I am the Religious Education Coordinator & Communications Coordinator at UUSP. This newsletter is put together by myself using family based resources from SoulMatters and many more. If you have any submissions for the RE weekly newsletter, please submit your information to email  me  by noon every Tuesday to have it posted to the newsletter for Friday's e-print.

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