Unitarian Universalist Church West - Religious Education Schedule of Classes

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Summer Religious Education 2008

May 25 - August 31

9:15 - 10:30 am (one service only)

See the link on the left, "schedule of classes," for weekly class descriptions

Nursery - Preschool

"Friendship Finders"

Read stories, play games, sing songs, and have fun with friends while learning about our UU faith! Great summer-time themes include sharing and caring, families, working together, animals, and nature.

Kindergarten - Sixth Grade

"Hands-On Nature"

Explore our Seventh Principle and discover the web of life through this nature-based program from the UU Ministry for Earth. Learn how environmental stewardship and the nature-spirit connection are embedded in our Unitarian Universalist values.

Two groups: ages 4 - 7 (grades 4K-2) and ages 8 - 11 (grades 3-6).

Adult helpers needed to assist in the fun! Contact the Summer Religious Education Coordinator, Kelly Bognar.

WAYS TO PRAY

A religious education workshop series for all ages co-sponsored by the UUCW Adult Enrichment and Religious Education Programs. Children, youth, adults, and elders welcome!

Wednesday June 4, 2008
6:30 – 8:00 pm

As Unitarian Universalists, we pray in many different ways. Some people pray using songs, chants, or dances. Some people pray with art or with their bodies. Some people meditate, and some people don’t call what they do “praying” at all. Join us for an intergenerational opportunity of stories, songs, discussion, and activities exploring a different type of prayer each month. Activities and discussions will be available for all ages and interest levels.
A small monetary donation for supplies is requested.

June 4: Labyrinths

Facilitated by Maria O’Connor, UUCW Director of Religious Education.
To register, contact Maria O'Connor.

FAMILY YOGA

Join us for a special summer family activity!

Tuesday evenings: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 2008

Sponsored by the UUCW Religious Education Program
Instructor: Catherine Ploetz

Class Information:
·        For children ages 7 – 17 and adults 18 and over
·        Class is one hour long
·        Cost: $8.00 per adult, $5.00 per child per class if pre-registered for the 6 week session.
·        Walk-in price: $10.00 per adult and $7.00 per child per class.
·        Participants will need to dress comfortably and bring a blanket and a mat or large towel to lay on

To register: contact the UUCW church office.
Please pre-register for the six-week series by June 3.

The Class Will Include:
·        Forms of meditations
·        Conscious breathing and breath work techniques for specific purposes
·        Basic postures for the 6 positions of the spine
·        Inversions to stretch and relax
·        Twists to detoxify and relax
·        Interactive, sometimes kinetic, partnering yoga
·        All made to be playful and meaningful to all age levels participating

Catherine has been offering yoga classes at UUCW on Monday evenings for a year. After receiving several requests for family yoga, we are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity.

Bring the family together for meaningful interaction time and for experiences that nurture the family as a whole and as individuals.

This class builds upon the basics of Hatha Yoga in a playful format designed for multiple developmental stages. Family members will receive an important bonding experience, created specifically to support their relationships with one another. The class introduces the benefits of yoga to younger people and provides a playful approach to consciously taking responsibility for the physical body, mind, and emotions.

For more information, please contact Maria O'Connor.

FRIDAY FUUN NIGHTS
Third Friday of each month
RETURNING IN SEPTEMBER, 2008