Your SE Team is talking about some ways we might engage (from a safe distance!) in the upcoming weeks, so we’ll be in touch (from a safe distance!!) soon. : )

For now, here are some resources we’ve put together for you.

Know you are all on our minds and in our hearts,

Jamie and Nicole

 

Some Online UU Resources:

UU Religious Educator Kate Messner has complied an awesome resource that includes a whole SLEW of well-known authors, either reading their works or talking about aspects of their works and inspirations:

https://www.katemessner.com/read-wonder-and-learn-favorite-authors-illustrators-share-resources-for-learning-anywhere-spring-2020/?fbclid=IwAR3FbMaAnuYYlz_Gd6-5V8XqF1AwxwjVaMk4bMnTaKmf4ElvfQTfEJmBZtQ

A RE Leader’s Intro. to the April Soul Matters theme of Liberation. Includes some book recommendations for upcoming religious holidays:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6srlHBsI97M&fbclid=IwAR3oKPAWYIFIM8znX3D1GaCUuf2ABDQ3Cf1-Js-Gzn5p0IxtQ4P94-biutQ

March Soul Matters Theme of “Wisdom” bookmarks, for a possible activity with youth from home:

03-Mar-Wisdom

Try not to let the kids hear too much NEWS!!

Instead, make music and listen to your own favs!  Here are some upbeat (mostly), UUish music ideas:  May Erlewine, Rising Appalachia, Of Monsters and Men, The Be Good Tanyas, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Nakho & Medicine for the Peopleà !*Occasional Language*!

Or some calming tracks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvBNqxlXmtM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D4V5awe-PA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H376Y6boqX0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oicH3NnfIr8

Activities:

  • ANYthing outdoors!
  • Yoga
  • Board Games, Virtual games, Cards
  • Coloring
  • Writing letters to mail!

Or some guided meditations:

For big kids/adults:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h41b3SGvy40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EaMJOo1jks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpVFSti0Ydg

For youngers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvF9AEe-ozc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWOHcGF1Tmc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64QzBuhsyuk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZpiNJi8RtQ

Or mindfulness activities/resources for kids:

              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_qU7l-fcU

              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf5K3pP2IUQ

              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf5K3pP2IUQ

Bedtime ideas:  Practice gratitude in whatever ways you do, play some anxiety-reducing, immune-boosting meditation tracks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwM772f7_AI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go99WqXWGgk

Coming of Age Program 

More information can be found here.

SE Upcoming Events

  • April 17th -19th                              Coming of Age Spring Retreat
  • Sunday, May 31st 11 am              Coming of Age Ceremony & Celebration

Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education for Grades 7-9

More information can be found here.

 

 

If you would like to help build bridges in Spiritual Exploration (SE) this year, or have any questions or ideas, please contact a member of the SE Committee:

Jamie Kuehnl

Teri, Liam, Dave
Teri Rockwood 
Nicole & Inga
Nicole Harrington

 

 

Sarah Johnson

Kathy Campbell

General Email

 

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