My name is Kendra Peffers and I am the new UUFCM Director of Religious Education (DRE). Originally from Okemos, Michigan, I came up to Mount Pleasant to major in Communication Sciences and Disorders at CMU. Whenever I'm not studying or planning curricula for our RE program, I love to read, be outside, and have movie nights with my roommates. I also love children, which is one of the reasons why I am so looking forward to this coming year as UUFCM's new DRE.
A Water Festival is being held for children (and those young at heart) on September 9 after service! There will be a water-balloon toss, water bucket competition, and other fun water-themed activities. Feel free to wear a swimsuit if you are determined to get wet!
We mark the start of a new year for the RE program with our RE Kickoff on September 16! After children leave service at the regular time, they are invited to enjoy games, crafts, and snacks in celebration of another year of RE. If you have any questions, please contact Kendra Peffers at [email protected]. Hope to see many young faces at these events! This summer we are going to be exploring our connections with nature and the animals within it
by learning about mythical creatures! Many mythical creatures are directly related to the world around them as well as having religious connotations. We will be covering a variety of creatures, including Fairies, Brownies, Imps, Dragons (Eastern), Dragons (Western), Unicorns, Nymphs, and Elves. We will also be tending the vegetable garden where we grow food to donate to the local soup kitchen. Our design for summer RE is a little different from the school year model – we will not be joining the adults in worship but will be going directly to the RE room where we will light our chalice, read a story, participate in mindfulness practice, do an activity together, and then work in the garden if weather permits. The summer program will run from July 1 to August 19. The summer RE program relies on volunteers to help in the garden, assist with lessons, and provide nursery care as needed. We will need two people per Sunday, with no maximum number of Sundays you can volunteer for! Anna will have a sign up sheet available Sundays after service, or you can email her at [email protected]. Please let her know if you have any questions.
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