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Family Ministry Newsletter
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Holiday Plays and Pageants!
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Join us Sunday, December 16th for our multigenerational
Solstice Celebration!
Both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, will include a lively solstice play in which all children who wish can participate, without any advance preparation.
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Our 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
on Monday, December 24 is especially geared towards families with younger children. Featuring our
"No-rehearsal" Nativity Pageant
, and filled with favorite carols. Children are invited to leap into the roles of Angels, Shepherds, Animals, Wise Ones and more! There are enough parts and costumes for every child or adult who wishes to participate!
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"No-Rehearsal" Pageant Helpers:
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We need 4 or 5 adult pageant helpers. You will help put costumes on the children and point them in the right direction when it's their turn to enter the scene. Andrea will email you the script in advance, and ask you to arrive between 3:15 and 3:30. You will also help clear the chancel and sanctuary of pageant props and costumes and stow these away at the conclusion of the service, so that the 6:00 p.m. service is ready to go. Please let Andrea know if you can help out! (
andrea@uusociety.org
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Christmas Eve Candlelighters/Ushers
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We are in need of volunteers to be Ushers and Candle Lighters for all three of our Christmas Eve services. There are openings for 8 people at the 4 and 6 p.m. services, and 6 people for the 8 p.m. service. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and be able to arrive 45 minutes prior to the service. Use this link to sign up:
If you have any questions, please contact Christina at
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Multi-age Workshop: Cookie Making for the Community
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On Sunday, December 23, Andrea will lead children, families, and anyone else who would like to join, in creating delicious cookies to donate to those in our community, who might need a little extra cheer this holiday season! Join her in the community room after the Reflection for All Ages, and get cooking!
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It's not too late to volunteer to be part of the Family Ministry Team this program year! There are still many opportunities to volunteer with our children and youth in our Family Ministry classes.
Whether you have taught a Religious Education class in the past or not, here is your opportunity to deepen your own faith while helping others form theirs. You do not have to be a parent to participate, and working with children and youth is a great way to strengthen the ties between younger families and the rest of our beloved community!
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Our specific needs are:
- 9 a.m. Spirit Play (preschool-5th grade) Doorkeeper/ Assistant - Block 3: 2/10, 2/17, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14
- 11 a.m. Spirit Play (preschool-1st grade) Doorkeeper/ Assistant - Block 2: 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3
- 11 a.m. Spirit Play (preschool-1st grade) Storyteller/Lead teacher - Block 4: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14
- 11 a.m. Building Bridges (6th/7th grade) Assistant - We are looking for people to commit to at least 3 Sundays between 1/6 and 4/7; please contact Erika for exact dates.
- Youth Group Advisor for high school-aged youth.
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If you are not able to join a teaching team this year, but you do want to help on occasion, we also need a list of people willing to assist with our multi-age Family Ministry Programming Sundays throughout the year.
If you have questions, or if any of these opportunities to volunteer are a fit for you, please contact Erika (contact information below.)
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Sunday, December 30
One Service Only!
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Childcare will be available for children of any age that do not wish to remain in the service, but there will be no additional Family Ministry programming this morning!
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802-862-5630 x34 FMassistant@uusociety.org
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