SEPTEMBER 7

August 31

AUGUST 24

10:00

Living the Principles: Hazardous Waste Disposal and Principle # 7 led by Laura Jackson and Frieda Gorelick with Guest Speaker: Janet Quillian

Living in UUville: Grade 7-12, “UUSA Part II” led by Leila Haghi, Vicki Schmid, and Katelynn Riva.

Youth Recognition, Next Sunday 8.31

Next Sunday, please join, Katelynn Riva and Kristin Potter-Ramirez to recognize the outstanding youth who facilitated their “Living in UUVille” curriculum, this summer.  The youth volunteers, prepared their lessons, arrived early on Sundays, taught their classes, and responded to needs and questions from classmates. Outstanding! Congratulations! The celebration will continue, upstairs, during an End of Summer Youth Party, which will take place in lieu of their RE class.

Save the Date:

RECY Welcome Orientation and Teacher Training, Sunday September 14, 12:30- 2:00pm

AUGUST 17 

10:00

Living the Principles: Principle # 5 with Guest Speaker Scott Noonan led by Jocelyn Cooper and Margi Westling

Living in UUville: Grade 7-12, “UUSA Part I” led by Leila Haghi and Katelynn Riva

Last Chance

Join us this Thursday, August 21 6-9pm, for “Picnic and a Movie in the Sanctuary.” Details on RE board in Social Hall.

Fall is Coming

Mark your calendars; September 14^th 12:30-2pm is RECY's fall orientation and MANDATORY teacher training. Pizza, a movie, and childcare provided for Explorers. RECY is looking for 15 dedicated volunteers to help in the classrooms, this fall, on a rotating schedule. Please, sign up now and mark your calendars. Volunteers unable to attend the training, may make an appointment to meet with the DRE in August, in lieu of the training. Contact Katelynn Riva, dre@tapestryuu.org, for more information.

August 10

10:00

• Living the Principles: Principle # 4, with Guest Speaker Brena Hull led by Katelynn Riva
• Living in UUville: Grade 7-12, “UUVille, Part II” led by Cameron Lowe and Christie Whitehead

August 3 

10:00

• Living the Principles: Principle # 3 led by Jan Meslin and Jocelyn Cooper Guest Speaker, Jan Meslin will share her experience with Katrina Relief.
• Living in UUville: Grade 7-12, “UUVille, Part I” led by Cameron Lowe and Katelynn Riva

Picnic and Movie in the Sanctuary

This Thursday, August 7th from 6-9pm, join RECY in the sanctuary to watch RV, a comedy with Robin Williams. Families and youth should bring picnic dinners, blankets, and pillows; popcorn and red vines will be provided. Youth coming without a parent will need a guardian to sign them in at the door. Youth under age 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy the summer, with us, here at Tapestry. Sign up through email or on the Social Hall.

Fall is Coming

Mark your calendars; September 14^th 12:30-2pm is RECY's fall orientation and MANDATORY teacher training. Pizza, a movie, and childcare provided for Explorers. RECY is looking for 15 dedicated volunteers to help in the classrooms, this fall, on a rotating schedule. Please, sign up now and mark your calendars. Volunteers unable to attend the training, may make an appointment to meet with the DRE in August. Contact Katelynn Riva, dre@tapestryuu.org, for more information.

JULY 29th

10:00

• Living the Principles: Principle # 3 led by Laura Jackson and Frieda Gorelick. Guest Speaker, Lynn Cowan, will share her experience at UU District Assembly.
• Living in UUville: Grade 7-12, “Michael Servetus UU Academy, Part II” led by Leila Haghi, Noah Keen, and Vicki Schmid
  

Pacific Symphony Orchestra Presents

Next Saturday, August 2^nd at 5:30 join RECY and the Mission Viejo community at Oso park for a special summer performance by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by Target.  Musical Playground begins at 5:30 and a musical performance begins at 7pm. Bring blankets, jackets, picnics, and chairs for this fun free family event. Contact dre@tapestryuu.org, please RSVP.
 

Teachers Needed in August: Email Katelynn Riva at dre@tapestryuu.org or sign up online.

July 20th

• RECY Field Trip: 9:45-11:15am, Jim Semelroth will lead Explorers to Laguna Niguel Regional Park to show them, firsthand, the baby blue bird nests and chicks he cares for and spoke about on July 6th. Please sign up to ensure car space and drivers. Sign up by email dre@tapestryuu.org
•  10:00 am Living the Principles: Explorers United, Grade Prek- 6, “Principle 2” led by Jocelyn Cooper, Living in UUville: Grade 7-12, “Michael Servetus Academy” led by Noah Keen, Leila Haghi and Katelynn Riva.
• August Teachers needed, for Aug 3, 10, and 17. Contact Katelynn Riva in person or at dre@tapestryuu.org for more information and to sign up.  

Picnic and Movie in the Sanctuary This Thursday, July 24th from 6-9pm, Families and youth should bring picnic dinners, blankets, and pillows; popcorn and red vines will be provided. Youth coming without a parent will need a guardian to sign them in at the door. Youth under age 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy the summer, with us, here at Tapestry. Sign up through email or on the Social Hall.

July 13th 

• Living the Principles: Grade Prek- 6, “Principle 2” led by Lauren Lowe and Alison Holt with Special Guests Sheila Raymond and members of the Welcoming Congregation Committee.
• Living in UUville: Grade 7-12, “Religious Debate” led by Vicki Schmid, Sarah McCarter and Katelynn Riva.

• RECY Field Trip, Next Sunday On July 20th, 9:45-11:15am, Jim Semelroth will lead Explorers to nearby parks to show them, firsthand, the baby blue bird nests and chicks he cares for and spoke about on July 6th. Please sign up to ensure car space and drivers. Sign up in the Social Hall or email dre@tapestryuu.org

• Picnic and Movie in the Sanctuary Thursday, July 24th from 6-9pm. Families and youth should bring picnic dinners, blankets, and pillows; popcorn and red vines will be provided. Youth coming without a parent will need a guardian to sign them in at the door. Youth under age 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy the summer, with us, here at Tapestry.   
• Teachers, Guest Speakers, and Youth Volunteers Youth leaders still needed to facilitate their "Living in UUville" summer program. Guest speakers are still needed for "Living the Principles," (Grade Prek- 6th). Guests visit RECY for 10- 20min on a Sunday morning to share a life story or experience that demonstrates living the UU principles. Do you have a story to tell? August Teachers needed, for all Sundays. Contact Katelynn Riva in person or at dre@tapestryuu.org for more information and to sign up. 

July 6: Register your Explorer or renew existing registration, today!!!

10:00 Summer Explorers, Prek- 6th: Principle #7 "Caring for Blue Birds," with special Guest Jim Semelroth, led by Christine Krueger and Denise Uehara7th- 12th: "Living in UUville" led by youths Vicki Schmid and Tatiana Jackson

• Picnic and Movie in the Sanctuary
  • This Thursday, July 10th from 6-9pm, is RECy's first "Picnic and a Movie in the Sanctuary." This week's movie is Mel Brook's 1987, Spaceballs rated PG. Families and youth should bring picnic dinners, blankets, and pillows; popcorn and red vines will be provided. Youth coming without a parent need a guardian to sign them in at the door. Youth under age 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy the summer, with us, here at Tapestry.
• RECY Field Trip July 20th
  • On July 20th, from 10-11:15am, Jim Semelroth will lead Explorers to nearby parks and show them, firsthand, the baby blue bird nests and chicks he cares for and spoke about on July 6th. Please sign up to ensure car space and drivers. Sign ups in the Social Hall or email dre@tapestryuu.org
• An Inconvinent Truth
  • Dinner and a movie hosted by OCUUC youth at Orange Coast on Friday, July 11th at 7pm. Childcare will be provided. Please bring drinks and snacks to share.
• Teachers, Guest Speakers, and Youth Volunteers
  • Youth leaders still needed to facilitate their "Living in UUville" summer program, contact Katelynn Riva ASAP. Guest speakers are still needed for "Living the Principles," (Grade Prek- 6th). Guests visit RECY for 10- 20min on a Sunday morning to share a life story or experience that demonstrates living the UU principles. Do you have a story to tell? Contact Katelynn Riva, dre@tapestryuu.org for dates.