Summer Happenings

Children’s Summer Program
UUCWC’s summer program for K-8th grade is called UU Kids Connect. It is virtual and nationwide, developed by seven religious educators in congregations in New York and New Jersey. (I am not one of the seven but I am helping with the program now). It is open to UU children across the country but is attended mostly by kids in the metro NY area. For years, I have wanted to collaborate on programming with other congregations but the driving distances between congregations are a barrier for family participation. I am so glad UUCWC kids are part of this program. It allows them to meet a wider variety of UU kids that they may connect with again at regional youth events. Children and youth may join our summer program at any time. Please email me at dre@uucwc.org for more information.

Upcoming Adult RE Classes
Adult Religious Education classes will resume in late August, and all classes will be virtual. The Adult RE Committee is excited to offer the following classes. We are still finalizing the schedule as this article goes to print. For the most up to date information about upcoming classes, see UUCWC’s Wednesday’s announcements email.

Wellspring: Sources

  • Wellspring spiritual Deepening
  • Wellspring Alumni
  • 3 Chalice Circles

Several Racial Justice classes including:

  • 3 session book discussion of An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the U.S.
  • Beloved Conversations: new updated curriculum for zoom
  • Racial Justice as a Spiritual Practice

Several theology classes including:

  • Learning to Pray
  • Coming into Connection
  • Owning your Religious Past

The following classes are under consideration: “Living the 8th Principle, “White Ally Toolkit,” Transgender Inclusion in Congregations, a racial justice book for discussion, a class on democracy and a class on spiritual practices.

UUCWC’s website and CrossCurrents newsletter will have a description of the classes when the fall schedule is completed. The Adult RE Committee is always available to answer your questions at are@uucwc.org.