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Here's What's Happening With Religious Enrichment This Sunday, May 12, 2013

Hello friends! Please join our Religious Enrichment Program this Sunday as we develop friendships, learn more about Unitarian Universalism and have fun! 

Our Nursery will keep our littlest UUs (ages 0-3) happy and busy with free play, music, and art. 

 Our Pre-K and Kindergarten class learn more about Mother's Day and make a special gift. 

 Our 1st-2nd class will explore the many paths to God and all around us. What is your spiritual path? Who are your guides? 

 Our 3rd-5th grade class will reflect upon their year and celebrate their time together. 

 Our Middle School group will have time for open discussion and reflection. The summer curriculum will be introduced. 

 Our Beacon youth group (for youth going into 8th grade - 12th grade) will have its first official meeting from 12-2pm. Lunch is not included so please bring a snack. 


 Are you looking for a way to recharge your spiritual batteries? Do you enjoy meaningful conversations and discussions? Do you like to have fun? Then consider sharing your life experiences and questions with the children and youth of our Religious Enrichment Program. Come embrace teaching as a spiritual practice to gain a deeper understanding of your own faith development and Unitarian Universalism as a whole. 


Please see Christine Pensa, our Religious Educator, after the worship service or email her for additional information:

I hope to see you on Sunday with a smile!
Christine Pensa, Religious Enrichment Program Coordinator
Call me at: (727) 531-7704 x106 Office (Wed.& Fri. 9am-1pm) or (727) 644-1313 Cell
or email Christine here

SUUSI Summer 2013

Are you looking for something to do this summer as a family? Are you tired of hearing "I'm bored" and "There's nothing to do"? Then consider SUUSI! 

This incredible UU experience is especially designed for families of all ages. Parents can choose to take their own workshops and/or nature trips, or can enjoy some nature trips with their children.  (tubing, canoeing, swimming, caving, hiking)

Whether it's this year or next year, you must take a peak at the best and most affordable family vacation of your life. The Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute - SUUSI!! 

Don't forget to take lots of pictures! www.suusi.org

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Youth Program:
8:45-9 am Morning check-in 
9-12 am Morning Youth programming 
12-1:45 pm Lunch w/ parent(s)/guardian(s) 
Under 2 may stay in the nursery 
1:45-2 pm Afternoon check-in 
2-4 pm Afternoon Youth Programming  
4 pm Pick-up/Youth programming ends 

 Childcare Co-op:
The childcare cooperative program (co-op for short) provides participating adults with shared nighttime supervision of their children (ages 0-13) throughout the week of SUUSI. This makes it easier for parents to enjoy all that SUUSI Nightlife has to offer. 

Parents are provided with approximately 25 hours of supervision for their children in the evening during Nightlife programming. In return, each parent contributes approximately 2-2.5 hours of supervision themselves. 

Parents are provided with approximately 25 hours of supervision for their children in the evening during Nightlife programming. In return, each parent contributes approximately 2-2.5 hours of supervision themselves. 

Welcome to the 2012-2013 Religious Enrichment (RE) Program for Children and Youth of the Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater! Unitarian Universalism teaches that religious growth and learning are a lifelong process. Together we seek to provide our children and youth with the experiences and tools to encourage their own religious development and to ground them in the ethical and spiritual dimensions of life. Our program is designed to help young people deepen their Unitarian Universalist faith and to learn Unitarian Universalist history and values; to appreciate the richness and diversity of other world religions; and to teach our children to integrate their faith and values through social justice and service. Our Nursery offers free play and loving care for our littlest UUs (ages 0-3) every week. On the First Sunday of the month the children and youth come together in the Maxwell Library/Social Hall at 10:30am to participate in a worship service designed just for them; an opportunity for children to do church in a way they can understand. On the Second, Third, and Fourth Sundays children will attend the first part of the worship service in the Sanctuary with their families from 10:30-11:00am. They will participate with the rest of the congregation in lighting the chalice, singing hymns and hearing a story in keeping with the day's theme before going to their age-based classes. Our high school youth group meets from 12-1pm after the worship service to allow our teenagers the opportunity to attend the full worship service or assist with the younger children. There's a place for everybody and their time and talents as we create a flourishing RE experience that embodies the essence of our UUC ministry, shapes young lives, and shines on the future of our congregation. We offer many volunteer opportunities that will not only nurture the spiritual lives of our children and youth but yours as well. I encourage you not to let religious exploration end when you leave UUC on Sunday, but to make it a part of your family's everyday life. In addition to Sundays, my office hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am-2pm or we can get together at another time that's more convenient for you. We invite you to get to know us and to let us get to know you.

I hope to see you on Sunday with a smile!
Christine Pensa, Religious Enrichment Program Coordinator
Call me at: (727) 531-7704 x106 Office (Wed.& Fri. 9am-1pm) or (727) 644-1313 Cell
or email Christine here