Announcements for Children, Youth and Families

[Dawn Van Patten]

Announcements for Children, Youth and Families:

• Little RE
• Multi-age Workshop: 4/23
• Youth Discussion Circle:4/23
• Family Day at Fruitlands- 4/29
• Transylvania Pilgrimage Informational Meeting- 4/30
• May Day at the Manse- 5/7
• Ferry Beach Retreat
• RE Family Survey

Little RE – Lower Level

Teachers: Kristen Ferguson and Catherine Fabio

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 working on craft projects. Parents are invited to bring their children to the classroom fifteen minutes before worship service begins (9:45am).

 

RE Multi-age Workshop: this Sunday, April 23, “Being an Activist: What’s in Your Toolbox”

As we think about Earth Day and the upcoming Climate March in DC, we will learn about activism and meet local climate activists, Linda Booth Sweeney and Rebecca Woodward, from Mothers Out Front.  We will hear about the power of working together and how we can make a difference in our communities.  This program is offered to children Kindergarten and older during our regularly scheduled RE time. 

Learn more about Mothers Out Front here http://www.mothersoutfront.org/ and look for their table at coffee hour.  Linda and Rebecca will be on hand with material about Mothers Out Front and the upcoming vote on Article 51.  Linda will also have copies of her books for sale.

 

Youth Discussion Circle: this Sunday, April 23

11:15am -12:30pm in the Loft

Youth, please join us for the first in a series of  discussion circles on Thoreau & Transcendentalism.  Please contact Christa Champion, Youth Programs Director, for more information: ccha...@firstparish.org

 

Family Day at Fruitlands
Saturday, April 29
 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)

 

May Day at the Manse- 5/7

As a part of our Spring theme “Explorations with Thoreau”, there will be a field trip during regular RE time on Sunday, May 7 [Rain date: May 21].   Following the Children’s Message, Kindergarten, 1^st  graders (who are not in OWL), 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th graders will walk together to the Old Manse, a 15-minute walk. We will hear stories about Henry David Thoreau and his friends at this special place.  Then we will explore and play games. A snack of apples, Tostitos and water will be provided. A Permission Slip with more information is attached.  Please return forms to Amy at church or by mail, email or scan: afre...@firstparish.org   OWL Parents: Please note that 1^st grade OWL will be in session this week and will head to their classroom following the Children’s Message (no early drop off in the classroom).  5^th grade OWL will not meet this week.  We hope 5^th graders will plan to join this trip.

 

Ferry Beach Retreat
May 26-29 (Memorial Day Weekend), Saco, Maine
 *** Registration: April 9-23 ***
 Join families, couples and singles from our own congregation and First Parish in Lexington for a relaxed weekend on the beach at the UU Ferry Beach Camp and Conference Center in Saco, Maine. This is a long-standing beloved annual First Parish event and a great way to get to know fellow parishioners in a fun and relaxed setting.  There are some organized activities, but you can do as much or as little as you like. Newcomers and long-time “beachers” all have a great time!  Information and Registration Packets will be available and completed forms can be turned in at the Ferry Beach table at coffee hours from April 9 to April 23 and in the church office during those two weeks. As of April 9, the Registration Packet can also be downloaded from www.firstparish.org/forms. For questions or to inquire about scholarship assistance, contact Darien Smith (dar...@smithquest.com). Also, check out the excellent summer camps and conferences for all ages at Ferry Beach, at www.ferrybeach.org.

 

 RE Family Survey

We are blessed to have an active and committed Religious Education community at First Parish.  Every week, First Parish is filled with children and families having fun, creating new connections, enjoying long-time friends and embracing our community and our liberal religious tradition.  We want to know more about how you experience First Parish.  Please take 5 minutes to complete the anonymous survey.   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FDDRGLW

If you have any questions, please call, text or email Leslie Pelton Nichol at 781-929-1147 or lpe...@ljpconsult.com.  Thank you.