December 4th, 2020
Religious Exploration/Education
December's Theme is Stillness
Hello friends,

Welcome to December. I know it is often hard to find stillness in our ever-changing and demanding world. And with a house full of children, there is rarely a still moment. Add in holiday time, and you'll find many of us running around trying to fit in all the beautiful, special holiday cheer.
I invite you to pause. Take some time to watch the quiet earth: the still beauty of bare trees, falling snow, rocks and shells, a candle in the darkness. These are the things that awake the spark of life inside of us and keep us grounded in our faith and our connection.
So I hope that this newsletter will bring you ideas for cultivating stillness this season and focusing on the beauty, stillness and love we create together.
Songs of Joy
Stillness by Lea Morris
Soul Matters partner, Lea Morris wrote this song specifically for UU families for this month of Stillness.
This video is Lea and her kids singing the song and discussing the idea of stillness.

Stories for RE
Picture Books
Snowflake Bentley, by Jaqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Mary Azarian is the story of patience, passion and focus based on the true story of a farmer with a passion for snowflakes.
Charlotte and the Quiet Place, by Deborah Sosin is about finding the quiet place inside of yourself, even if your world is loud.
Video Offerings

  • Everyday mindfulness aimed at older kids, this video explains how we can be mindful anytime, not just during meditation.
Mindful Moment
Here is a five minute meditation that helps bring awareness to your body by shining a flashlight on different things in your experience.

Here is a short meditation focused on watching your thoughts and letting them go. Designed for middle school age and up.
Soulful Connection
Making Chalice Snowflakes!
Let's make our own snowflakes and marvel at the unique beauty of each one.

Follow this link to find the instructions for how to make a UU chalice snowflake! And remember that crafting time is a time for slowing down, tuning in and connecting to each other. Enjoy!
Sunday Zoom Time
And as always, we invite you to try out our Sunday zoom call. We are a small, joyful group of friends who share excitements, sadnesses and love together. Come any Sunday to try it out!

9am is kid time!
9:30-10am is adult sharing time for any who wish to stay.

And this week let's go on a hunt for stillness in our houses. Get ready for a scavenger hunt!
Projects from this week: gratitude trees!
Thank you for sharing your pictures with us! Keep them coming! If you've colored one of your 7 Principles sheets or done any other project related to RE, send us a picture!
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