Spiritually Open, Intentionally Inclusive since 1958
510 N Leroux
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-779-4492e
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Religious Exploration Is Back At Beacon!
Join us for a year of fun for all ages!
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Beacon is excited to have new offerings for Religious Exploration this year. There will be in-person offerings, and something online for every age.
Childcare for kids under 5 will be offered every Sunday, RE or not.
Currently all in person activities that take place inside the church building require masks for children 3 and over. We leave it up to individuals if they choose to mask during outside activities, we do ask though that if you choose not to mask that you maintain a distance of 3 feet from people outside your immediate family.
Sunday, September 12th will be an Intergenerational Homecoming Service with a water communion. Childcare will be provided by K-5 RE teacher Alexei Besser-Gilbert.
We need volunteers! Whether you're an RE parent or not, consider signing up to help with childcare one week. We are currently signing up for September and October. You can sign up here!
If you are interested in weekly emails about Religious Exploration and what will be occurring, email office@beaconuu.com to be added to an email list.
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Little Justice Leaders
Presented by UUJAZ and UUCP Children's Ministry
Sundays at 9am
On Sunday mornings, bring your tiny justice warrior to zoom with us! We'll have a community discussion, and some activities, about the issues UU kids care about. Little Justice Leaders is based on a monthly subscription kit, and you can learn more here. However, there is no cost to sign up, thanks to a partnership with UU Congregation of Phoenix's Children's Ministry Program. Facilitated by Vivienne Gelsinger, and her teaching assistant Janine Gelsinger, this group is meant for kids ages 5-12, but siblings and grown-ups of all ages can watch along, too.
Choose any or all dates to sign up, no need to come to every session if it doesn't work for you!
Sundays at 9am:
9/12 Consent
9/19 Anti-racism
9/26 Gender Identity and Transgender Identities
9/3 Voting Rights
10/10 Pride
10/17 Feminism and Female Leadership
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Religious Exploration for K-5
Maker Space
September 19th 10am-11am
In person or on Zoom
Start projects for Creativity Sunday, to be held on October 3rd.
Meeting ID: 875 2104 6512
Passcode: beacon510
There will be two more Maker Spaces, on October 17th for Halloween Sunday, and on December 12th to make ornaments.
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CartUUns
Every other week, starting September 26th, 10am-11am
In person or on Zoom
With Alexei Besser-Gilbert in the classroom and Stephanie Van Belle co-facilitating on Zoom, the popular CartUUns curriculum is back! The classroom will be combined with those who choose to come to church and those who stay home , and we will still provide craft bags for kids on Zoom. K-5th graders will watch Pixar/Disney shorts and discuss UU and life values through them. The first class will be about doing what is right versus what is popular, and having fun at appropriate times.
Meeting ID: 838 6517 8451
Passcode: beacon510
Information for those participating in CartUUns on Zoom
Similarly to last year, we will be providing craft bags with supplies for families staying home. If you usually come to church and choose to join us on Zoom one week, we will have extra supply bags for you!
You can pick up your craft bags from Alexei at the Beacon office. His office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10am-3pm. We know these are difficult hours for many working parents, so feel free to email Alexei at office@beaconuu.com or Stephanie at fabarette@gmail.com to coordinate a later pickup at the church or another convenient place.
As a baseline, you should have these supplies available for your child:
Scissors
Crayons
Craft Glue
Glue Sticks
Tape
Markers
Colored Pencils
Black Sharpie
Pencils
Paint and Pant Supplies
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Religious Exploration for Middle School-High School |
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D'Oh Discussion Group
Every other week starting September 26th
11:30am-12:45pm on Zoom
The class will watch an episode on zoom of The Simpsons and then have discussion and activities based on the episode. The first discussion is centered around climate change and border control. Dru Munroe and Stephanie Van Belle return as facilitators.
Meeting ID: 828 2774 0814
Passcode: beacon510
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Religious Exploration for Adults
Spirited Conversations with Rev. Robin
Join Rev. Robin for a new series of “spirited conversations” on topics such as possibility, trust, journey, wholeness, memory, story, and healing. We’ll use a rich treasure trove of materials drawing from different spiritual exploration programs similar to Touchstones. We’ll meet as a large group and in smaller breakout groups. The program will be 2 Thursdays per month, from 12-1:30 on Zoom. Bring your lunch! Early departures understood for work or life demands.
On September 9 and September 23, we’ll explore what it means to be “a community of possibility.” Download this pdf to read the collection of readings and answer some of the reflective questions prior to our meetings. (questions 1-7 for 9/9 and 8-14 for 9/23). Invite your friends to experience religious exploration at Beacon!
Registration is not required for the class, but Rev. Robin would like an idea of how many people will be attending. Email minister@beaconuu.com to let her know.
Meeting ID: 733 037 2039
Passcode: 968647
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We looking forward to learning, growing and being in community with you at Beacon.
Best,
The Religious Exploration team:
Linda Ochi
Dru Monroe
Stephanie Van Belle
Rev. Robin Landerman Zucker
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~ Beacon Office Hours & Contacts ~
Office Phone (928) 779-4492
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Minister,
Rev. Robin Zucker
Mon: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thurs: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Or by appointment:
978-505-7245 - talk and text (confidential line)
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Director of RE
Our engaging programs for all ages continue while we search for a new Religious Exploration Director.
Rev. Robin can answer your RE questions.
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Office Manager,
Alexei Besser-Gilbert
Mon: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thurs: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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