This document provides information about the Religious Education program for 2015 at a Unitarian Universalist congregation. It summarizes the monthly themes and activities for children and youth programs from July to December, including World of Wonder curriculum, disability awareness, multicultural music, letting go, ancestry and thanksgiving. It highlights special events like visits from Oaken Acres animals and participation in community gardening. The document encourages volunteer involvement and provides details on different volunteer roles to support the RE program.

1. RE program 2015
Team work makes the dream work !
Gladys Sanchez

2. Our Children and our youth programs are a
collaborative effort of our UUFD
congregation and thrive through all of our
contributions of time and talent. Our
commitment to the growth and
development of the children and youth of
our community is a sacred principle
inherent in the covenantal relationship we
have with each other.
OUR UU Religious Education program

3. Programs
- July- World of Wonder Curriculum, Oaken Acres Trip
- August –Disability Awareness Month
- September- Multicultural Music Month
- October - Letting Go
- November –Ancestry and Giving Thanks
Wonder Box Sunday 2 and 4 Sunday of the Month
Story tellers

4. Oaken Acres surprise visit
 For the past two years, children and
families from our UUFD faith development
program have made special treats for
animals at Oaken Acres. Well, Vinnie, the
world’s smartest and friendliest turkey
vulture who lives at Oaken acres is
coming to UUFD with some owl friends
(and some Oaken Acre human friends )
to say “THANK YOU, UUFD Rainbow Kids
and Bridge Builders!”

5. March- Vinny the vulture & friends

6. July – Mayor’s Garden

7. July-
DeKalb County Community Gardens
-Donated vegetables to the local food
pantries
-learned about edible flowers and plants
- Sang our Principles song led by Ashley Ford

8. June
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's
coming attractions.”
― Albert Einstein

9. Summer Art Program
 On the first Sunday in June 7, we will be learning about Pablo Picasso and a
style he created called Cubism. Our young artists will gain an appreciation for
abstract art and experiment with cubism.
 On the second Sunday in June14 (wonder box), we will focus on Emperor
Qin’s Terracotta Army. Our young artists will learn about ancient Chinese
history and spiritual beliefs. They will have the opportunity to sculpt with clay.
 On the third Sunday in June21, we will be focusing on the self-portraits of Frida
Kahlo. We will encourage our young artists to challenge society’s
expectations of beauty. They will be using mirrors to paint or draw their own
self-portraits without hiding features that they feel are flaws.
 On the fourth Sunday in June28 (wonder box), we will be focusing on the
painter Georges Seurat and his innovative style called Pointillism. Our young
artists will have the opportunity to experiment with pointillism and color mixing
techniques. It will also help with the development of fine motor skills.

11. Rainbow Kids and Bridge Builder’s
clay warriors

12. Summer Art Program

13. MWLS – Registrar- Credo Group

14. MWLS – Registrar

15. Extraterrestrial Night – September
Multicultural music month
A beautiful gathering!
- potluck
- Bonfire
- Star gazing
- Played a game in the dark
- Sang songs while children played with
instruments
-
Thank you Donna and Steve for
hosting the event! It was
extraterrestrial. I am excited for
next year’s event.

16. August- Disability Awareness Month

17. Multicultural Music Month
Glen and Taylor
drumming, Latin music

18. September- Multicultural Music Month
Laura and Taylor
jammin’ out with
Sebastian

19. October Spookathon
- Just like the adults, the
children had their
planning process as
well

20. October – Spookathon

21. October Spookathon

22. Spooky stories, bake sales, &
costume contests

23. Faith in Action – UNICEF
- Went through the process
of setting a goal
- Earned 11.54 $

24. CROP – Stop Hunger

25. Wonder Box

26. Brookfield Zoo tree trim

27. Brookfield Zoo-Tree Trim

30. All volunteers welcome!
 Many hands -> light work
 Team work makes the dream work

31. 1. RE Supporter
 NO direct contact with children
 Can attend adult service
 Provides snacks before service ( financial assistance available)
 Helps to sign children before service and out after service
 Helps at the end of RE with clean up
 Reports to staff- Gladys and Taylor

32. 2. Teacher
 Engages with children
 Stays in the RE rooms during worship service
 Always has support from an RE staff member ( Ella, Megan, Taylor, and
Gladys )

33. 3.Bridge Builder Assistant
 collaborates with Taylor for the older children
 Shares gifts or expertise about the monthly theme
 Engages with children
 Stays in the RE rooms during worship service
 Always has support from an RE staff member ( Ella, Alison, Megan)

34. 4. Storyteller
 Engages with students during story time
 Reads or tells a story to the children
 Assists the teacher when help is needed

35. Upcoming events –
 December 20 – Family Winter Solstice ( Intergenerational event)
 Mosaic Unit – Last month we interviewed Cele
There is a melting pot concept where we are mixed into one big soup. I like
the idea of existing together as beautiful, different and colorful pieces of a
mosaic.
Volunteer to be interviewed!
You are all beautiful piece of the mosaic

36. Taylor Richier Ella Vietmeier Megan King
Alison Pool
RE Staff – Appreciation

37. Thank you to :
Bonnie Anderson
Dave Becker
Toni Tollerud
Chris Miguel
Beth Schewe
Jack Lazzara
Deanna Pinkelman
Kara Becker
Josh Becker
Ashley Ford
Mary Von Zellen
Maylan Dunn-Kenney
Theresa Karales
Kathy Clark

38. I welcome you to volunteer
QUESTIONS OR
COMMENTS?