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Rev. Amy Freedman
Mar 24, 2017, 11:30:22 AM3/24/17
to First Parish Religious Education
Announcements for Children, Youth and Families:
Please read below to learn what your child(ren) are exploring this Sunday.
Do you have any small glass jars that you could donate? We will be dyeing Easter eggs on Sunday, April 9th during RE classes. Please bring your donations to the RE Office by April 4th. Thank you!
Youth Planning Meeting
All high-school aged youth who would like to help choose and plan for upcoming youth activities, this spring and beyond, are welcome to a Youth Planning Meeting being held this Sunday, March 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the Emerson Room. For more information, email Christa: ccha...@firstparish.org
Help Wanted- Little RE
Can you help? Little RE cares for our youngest children (babies through preschoolers) during Sunday services. Showing up as an adult volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to give back to our Religious Education program. We have amazing teen assistants- four scheduled each Sunday - that run the program. The commitment is from 9:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. on Sunday morning. Signing up is easy though Sign Up Genius select the dates that you would like to volunteer online by clicking HERE Please contact Dawn if you have trouble accessing the Sign Up or have any questions: dvanp...@firstparish.org
What’s happening this Sunday, March 26?
Please read below to discover what your child(ren) are exploring this Sunday!
9:45 a.m. – Little RE (0-4yrs)– Lower Level
10:00-11:15 a.m. – Little OWL– Lower Level
10:00-11:15 a.m. – Middle OWL– Wright Tavern
10:00-11:15 a.m. – Neighboring Faiths– Brooks Room
10:00 a.m. – Worship Service
Little OWL, Middle OWL and Neighboring Faiths start in their classrooms listed above. Children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 begin in the Sanctuary with their families. Following our Children’s Message, the children leave the Sanctuary for their classrooms with their teachers. All RE classes are held until 11:15am. Parents of children 0-Grade 3 are asked to pick up their children in their classrooms listed below. Older children and youth will be dismissed to Coffee Hour.
10:15-11:15 a.m. – Religious Education Classes
Kindergarten & Grade 1– Lower Level
Grades 2– Greeley Room
Grade 3– Ripley Room
Grade 4 & 5– Emerson Room
Neighboring Activists (Grade 6)– Chapel
2:30 p.m. – Youth Planning Meeting – Emerson Room
4:00-6:00 p.m. – 8th Grade OWL – Emerson Room
Next Week, Sunday, April 2: Religious Education Classes
Little RE – Lower Level
Teachers: Heather Packard and Dawn Van Patten
Teaching Assistants on a rotating schedule: Talia Aley, Evie Hamor, Olivia Holmes, Rosie Jimenez, Claire Parish-Cowan, Talia Smith, Laura (Nuffi) Wallis,
Our youngest children (0-4 years) will play in a caring environment with time for making friends, reading stories, playing outdoors, eating snack, and craft projects. Parents are invited to bring their children to the classroom fifteen minutes before worship service begins (9:45am).
Spirit Play- Kindergarten/1st Grade– Lower Level
Teachers: Mel Jiganti and Ethan Baxter
Continuing the theme of “Explorations with Thoreau” and being open to the wonders of nature around us, the group will explore the story of “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen.
Little OWL- Grade 1 – Lower Level, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Teachers: Renee Lloyd and Anne Remington
“Healthy Bodies” is the topic of this week’s class. We will think about what it means to be healthy and the things we can do to keep ourselves healthy.
Explorations with Thoreau
2nd Grade: Greeley Room
Teachers: Amy Rensko and Leanna Walker
3rd Grade: Ripley Room
Teachers: Carolyn Kessel Stewart and Brandon Wilkerson
4th Grade: Emerson Room
Teachers: Lisa Bennett and Stephanie Liu
Our Spring theme is “Explorations with Thoreau” for Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. Any 5th graders who are not enrolled in Middle OWL will be with the 4th Grade class. 2017 marks the 200th anniversary of Henry David Thoreau’s birth. Inspired by our spiritual ancestor, we will spend time outdoors, journaling, walking, connecting with nature and reflecting on our place in it.
Middle OWL: 5th Grade – Wright Tavern, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Teachers: Jeff Brainerd and Lora Venesy
This Sunday our theme is Family Relationships. We will discuss the concepts of family and intimacy in relation to our friends and family.
Neighboring Activists: 6th Grade – Chapel
Teachers: Jan Goddard-Taylor and Ayres Stiles-Hall
Our Neighboring Activists put faith into action and make a difference locally and globally. This Spring we are creating PRO-test art. Artist and art educator Catherine Karp will be back to help with our art-making. Stay tuned for our pop-up gallery!
Neighboring Faiths: 7th Grade – Brooks Room
Teachers: Jan Power, Stuart Johnstone and Jen Izzo
This Sunday we will reflect on our visits to the Sri Lakshmi Temple (Hinduism) and the Islamic Center of Boston. We will also prepare for our April 2 visit to Union Baptist Church in Cambridge and a guest speaker on cults on April 9. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Power: jpo...@gmail.com
8th Grade OWL – Emerson Room, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Andrea Hubbard-Nelson, Eric Read, Louisa Paushter and Tim Peacock
SpeakOUT Boston Panel
Questions? Andrea Hubbard-Nelson: andr...@mindspring.com
“Grub’s Place” – Tickets on Sale Now
March 31, April 1, 7, and 8, at 7:30 p.m. on the Parish Hall stage
“Grub’s Place” is an original musical for all ages set in an ant colony that explores community life and is enlivened by a praying mantis, irreverent fireflies and a past-her-prime reclusive spider. Turf battles, jealous hearts and prejudice threaten the colony’s survival. “Grub’s Place” is created and performed by First Parish members, written and composed by Jane Blumberg, directed by Francene Amari and produced by Claudia Nimar. The show is entertaining for the whole family! Tickets ($20.00 adults, $10 students) are available online: www.mktix.com/fpuuc or can be purchased at Coffee Hour and through the Church Office: 978-369-9602.
NEW Caregiver Support Group
Monday, April 3, 1:00 - 2:30pm, Brooks Room
Providing care for a family member in need is an age-old act of love and loyalty. You may care for an aging parent (while also caring for your own children), disabled spouse, or a young or adult child with a physical, mental or addiction issues. Whether you provide direct care or oversee care at a distance, with support you can be a good caregiver without sacrificing yourself in the process. The group will determine its future meeting schedule. Facilitated by Marion Visel, Minister for Pastoral Care, and Diane Clapp, Pastoral Care Lay Minister. If you are unable to attend this meeting but are interested contact Marion Visel: mvi...@firstparish.org or 203/931-5239 cell.
Family Day at Fruitlands
Saturday, April 29—New date!
Join Howard, Amy and Dawn for a fun day at Fruitlands located at 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA. This outing will be fun for all ages! Discover the Alcott’s 19th century utopian experiment, enjoy the beautiful grounds and explore the other small museums on site. $10 entrance fee. Bring a picnic lunch. Learn more: www.fruitlands.org No sign-up needed. We will carpool from First Parish in Concord at 9:30 am. Our outing will end by 2:00 pm for our return to Concord. If you wish to meet us at there, you’re also welcome to do so! Questions? Contact Amy: afre...@firstparish.org
Transylvania Pilgrimage Informational Meeting
Sunday, April 30, 11:30 am, Emerson Room
The Partner Congregation Committee and Amy Freedman are excited to announce that plans for a multi-generational pilgrimage to our partner congregation in Szekelykeresztur are moving forward. We are exploring either April school vacation or the summer of 2018 as possible travel dates and will have specific information about dates, costs, activities and itinerary at the meeting. This is open to all, adults and families alike. Please plan to join us if you want to hear more about it. If you are interested or have questions but are unable to attend please contact Lillian Anderson (lilli...@comcast.net) or Amy Freedman (afre...@Firstparish.org)
Thoreau Bicentennial Gala Celebration
Saturday, May 6, 4:00-7:30pm—SAVE THE DATE!
4:00 p.m. Lecture by historian Jayne Gordon:“Walking, Working, Waking: What was Thoreau Seeking?” in the Sanctuary. Free and open to the public. Childcare available upon request.
5:00 p.m. Family Trivia Night and Buffet Dinner
Hosted by historical interpreter Richard Smith, as Henry David Thoreau. Family Trivia Night on topics related to Thoreau’s life and work in the Parish Hall. Intergenerational teams of 4 will compete for Thoreau-related prizes before dinner. Buffet Dinner by Comella’s Restaurant. Dessert by Boo’s Creations. (Open to all ages and primarily for members and friends of First Parish. Interested parties are welcome to register and attend as space allows.)
*Advance registration (by May 1) and admission required for Trivia and Dinner. Cash or check payment at the door at Parish Hall after lecture. $20 per adult; $10 for age 20 and under; $50 per family. Bring your own beverage. Water/cider provided.
Sponsored by the Transcendentalism Council of First Parish in Concord. For information and to make a reservation, contact Shelle...@msn.com (Note: “underscore” after Shelley) or call First Parish office: (978) 369-9602.
Summertime Fun at First Parish!
We will continue to have programs for children this Summer! Do you have a fun idea or a special talent to share one Sunday morning? Ideas include: outdoor games, art activities, nature exploration, big bubble-making… Contact Amy afre...@firstparish.org or Dawn: dvanp...@firstparish.org Thanks!
Please read below to learn what your child(ren) are exploring this Sunday.
- Glass Jars for Easter Egg Dyeing
- Youth Planning Meeting- Sunday, March 26
- Help Wanted- Little RE
- What’s happening this Sunday, March 26?
- “Grub’s Place”—Tickets on Sale Now
- NEW Caregiver Support Group- Monday, April 3
- Family Day at Fruitlands- Saturday, April 29, 10-2
- Transylvania Pilgrimage Informational Meeting- Sunday, April 30
- Thoreau Bicentennial Gala Celebration- Saturday, May 6, 4:00-7:30pm
- Summertime Fun at First Parish!
Do you have any small glass jars that you could donate? We will be dyeing Easter eggs on Sunday, April 9th during RE classes. Please bring your donations to the RE Office by April 4th. Thank you!
Youth Planning Meeting
All high-school aged youth who would like to help choose and plan for upcoming youth activities, this spring and beyond, are welcome to a Youth Planning Meeting being held this Sunday, March 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the Emerson Room. For more information, email Christa: ccha...@firstparish.org
Help Wanted- Little RE
Can you help? Little RE cares for our youngest children (babies through preschoolers) during Sunday services. Showing up as an adult volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to give back to our Religious Education program. We have amazing teen assistants- four scheduled each Sunday - that run the program. The commitment is from 9:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. on Sunday morning. Signing up is easy though Sign Up Genius select the dates that you would like to volunteer online by clicking HERE Please contact Dawn if you have trouble accessing the Sign Up or have any questions: dvanp...@firstparish.org
What’s happening this Sunday, March 26?
Please read below to discover what your child(ren) are exploring this Sunday!
9:45 a.m. – Little RE (0-4yrs)– Lower Level
10:00-11:15 a.m. – Little OWL– Lower Level
10:00-11:15 a.m. – Middle OWL– Wright Tavern
10:00-11:15 a.m. – Neighboring Faiths– Brooks Room
10:00 a.m. – Worship Service
Little OWL, Middle OWL and Neighboring Faiths start in their classrooms listed above. Children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 begin in the Sanctuary with their families. Following our Children’s Message, the children leave the Sanctuary for their classrooms with their teachers. All RE classes are held until 11:15am. Parents of children 0-Grade 3 are asked to pick up their children in their classrooms listed below. Older children and youth will be dismissed to Coffee Hour.
10:15-11:15 a.m. – Religious Education Classes
Kindergarten & Grade 1– Lower Level
Grades 2– Greeley Room
Grade 3– Ripley Room
Grade 4 & 5– Emerson Room
Neighboring Activists (Grade 6)– Chapel
2:30 p.m. – Youth Planning Meeting – Emerson Room
4:00-6:00 p.m. – 8th Grade OWL – Emerson Room
Next Week, Sunday, April 2: Religious Education Classes
Little RE – Lower Level
Teachers: Heather Packard and Dawn Van Patten
Teaching Assistants on a rotating schedule: Talia Aley, Evie Hamor, Olivia Holmes, Rosie Jimenez, Claire Parish-Cowan, Talia Smith, Laura (Nuffi) Wallis,
Our youngest children (0-4 years) will play in a caring environment with time for making friends, reading stories, playing outdoors, eating snack, and craft projects. Parents are invited to bring their children to the classroom fifteen minutes before worship service begins (9:45am).
Spirit Play- Kindergarten/1st Grade– Lower Level
Teachers: Mel Jiganti and Ethan Baxter
Continuing the theme of “Explorations with Thoreau” and being open to the wonders of nature around us, the group will explore the story of “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen.
Little OWL- Grade 1 – Lower Level, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Teachers: Renee Lloyd and Anne Remington
“Healthy Bodies” is the topic of this week’s class. We will think about what it means to be healthy and the things we can do to keep ourselves healthy.
Explorations with Thoreau
2nd Grade: Greeley Room
Teachers: Amy Rensko and Leanna Walker
3rd Grade: Ripley Room
Teachers: Carolyn Kessel Stewart and Brandon Wilkerson
4th Grade: Emerson Room
Teachers: Lisa Bennett and Stephanie Liu
Our Spring theme is “Explorations with Thoreau” for Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders. Any 5th graders who are not enrolled in Middle OWL will be with the 4th Grade class. 2017 marks the 200th anniversary of Henry David Thoreau’s birth. Inspired by our spiritual ancestor, we will spend time outdoors, journaling, walking, connecting with nature and reflecting on our place in it.
Middle OWL: 5th Grade – Wright Tavern, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Teachers: Jeff Brainerd and Lora Venesy
This Sunday our theme is Family Relationships. We will discuss the concepts of family and intimacy in relation to our friends and family.
Neighboring Activists: 6th Grade – Chapel
Teachers: Jan Goddard-Taylor and Ayres Stiles-Hall
Our Neighboring Activists put faith into action and make a difference locally and globally. This Spring we are creating PRO-test art. Artist and art educator Catherine Karp will be back to help with our art-making. Stay tuned for our pop-up gallery!
Neighboring Faiths: 7th Grade – Brooks Room
Teachers: Jan Power, Stuart Johnstone and Jen Izzo
This Sunday we will reflect on our visits to the Sri Lakshmi Temple (Hinduism) and the Islamic Center of Boston. We will also prepare for our April 2 visit to Union Baptist Church in Cambridge and a guest speaker on cults on April 9. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Power: jpo...@gmail.com
8th Grade OWL – Emerson Room, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Andrea Hubbard-Nelson, Eric Read, Louisa Paushter and Tim Peacock
SpeakOUT Boston Panel
Questions? Andrea Hubbard-Nelson: andr...@mindspring.com
“Grub’s Place” – Tickets on Sale Now
March 31, April 1, 7, and 8, at 7:30 p.m. on the Parish Hall stage
“Grub’s Place” is an original musical for all ages set in an ant colony that explores community life and is enlivened by a praying mantis, irreverent fireflies and a past-her-prime reclusive spider. Turf battles, jealous hearts and prejudice threaten the colony’s survival. “Grub’s Place” is created and performed by First Parish members, written and composed by Jane Blumberg, directed by Francene Amari and produced by Claudia Nimar. The show is entertaining for the whole family! Tickets ($20.00 adults, $10 students) are available online: www.mktix.com/fpuuc or can be purchased at Coffee Hour and through the Church Office: 978-369-9602.
NEW Caregiver Support Group
Monday, April 3, 1:00 - 2:30pm, Brooks Room
Providing care for a family member in need is an age-old act of love and loyalty. You may care for an aging parent (while also caring for your own children), disabled spouse, or a young or adult child with a physical, mental or addiction issues. Whether you provide direct care or oversee care at a distance, with support you can be a good caregiver without sacrificing yourself in the process. The group will determine its future meeting schedule. Facilitated by Marion Visel, Minister for Pastoral Care, and Diane Clapp, Pastoral Care Lay Minister. If you are unable to attend this meeting but are interested contact Marion Visel: mvi...@firstparish.org or 203/931-5239 cell.
Family Day at Fruitlands
Saturday, April 29—New date!
Join Howard, Amy and Dawn for a fun day at Fruitlands located at 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA. This outing will be fun for all ages! Discover the Alcott’s 19th century utopian experiment, enjoy the beautiful grounds and explore the other small museums on site. $10 entrance fee. Bring a picnic lunch. Learn more: www.fruitlands.org No sign-up needed. We will carpool from First Parish in Concord at 9:30 am. Our outing will end by 2:00 pm for our return to Concord. If you wish to meet us at there, you’re also welcome to do so! Questions? Contact Amy: afre...@firstparish.org
Transylvania Pilgrimage Informational Meeting
Sunday, April 30, 11:30 am, Emerson Room
The Partner Congregation Committee and Amy Freedman are excited to announce that plans for a multi-generational pilgrimage to our partner congregation in Szekelykeresztur are moving forward. We are exploring either April school vacation or the summer of 2018 as possible travel dates and will have specific information about dates, costs, activities and itinerary at the meeting. This is open to all, adults and families alike. Please plan to join us if you want to hear more about it. If you are interested or have questions but are unable to attend please contact Lillian Anderson (lilli...@comcast.net) or Amy Freedman (afre...@Firstparish.org)
Thoreau Bicentennial Gala Celebration
Saturday, May 6, 4:00-7:30pm—SAVE THE DATE!
4:00 p.m. Lecture by historian Jayne Gordon:“Walking, Working, Waking: What was Thoreau Seeking?” in the Sanctuary. Free and open to the public. Childcare available upon request.
5:00 p.m. Family Trivia Night and Buffet Dinner
Hosted by historical interpreter Richard Smith, as Henry David Thoreau. Family Trivia Night on topics related to Thoreau’s life and work in the Parish Hall. Intergenerational teams of 4 will compete for Thoreau-related prizes before dinner. Buffet Dinner by Comella’s Restaurant. Dessert by Boo’s Creations. (Open to all ages and primarily for members and friends of First Parish. Interested parties are welcome to register and attend as space allows.)
*Advance registration (by May 1) and admission required for Trivia and Dinner. Cash or check payment at the door at Parish Hall after lecture. $20 per adult; $10 for age 20 and under; $50 per family. Bring your own beverage. Water/cider provided.
Sponsored by the Transcendentalism Council of First Parish in Concord. For information and to make a reservation, contact Shelle...@msn.com (Note: “underscore” after Shelley) or call First Parish office: (978) 369-9602.
Summertime Fun at First Parish!
We will continue to have programs for children this Summer! Do you have a fun idea or a special talent to share one Sunday morning? Ideas include: outdoor games, art activities, nature exploration, big bubble-making… Contact Amy afre...@firstparish.org or Dawn: dvanp...@firstparish.org Thanks!
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