Religious Education for Children & Youth

RECY Buzz

Dear Tapestry,

District Assembly is this month, April 25- April 27th and because I had a tremendous experience last year at DA I want to explain what it is and why I recommend you attend. What is District Assembly or DA, as it is fondly called?

Don't let the name mislead you, it isn't “another meeting;” it is a celebration of Unitarian Universalism; a weekend full of worship, fun, and fellowship. It is called District Assembly because it is a gathering of UU congregations, fellowships, churches, and societies from the Pacific Southwest District (PSWD) of which Tapestry is a part; the PSWD includes Southern California, Nevada and Arizona. General Assembly, in June, is the annual gathering of UUs from across the United States.

This year District Assembly is in nearby Del Mar, a beautiful coastal drive or train ride away. DA has a program for children and one for youth . Parents can enjoy adult fellowship throughout the weekend or just for the day, while children create their own meaningful memories. The theme for 2008 is “Weaving a Tapestry of the Beloved Community” and the registration booklet which describes the weekend's banquets, ceremonies, workshops, and worship services is available online at the PSWD website. I hope to see you there

Sincerely,
Katelynn Riva
Director of Religious Education

Thank You for Volunteering and Teaching in March!!

Wendy Washington, Beth Clemmons, Kristin Potter-Ramirez, Laura Jackson, Frieda Gorelick, Mary Anne Balmuth, Jeff Gothard, Alison Holt, Christine Krueger, Kathy Tuominen-Lenny, Jordan Ashbach, Lauren Lowe, Chris Smith, Margi Westling

Teachers Needed

Volunteers, don’t forget to SIGN UP, to TEACH this spring; the Children’s RE program depends on it. Your participation is needed and appreciated. Thank You.
Never taught? Don’t worry; contact Director of RE, Katelynn Hassler at for more info.

 

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Coming Up in April

April 5 (Evening)

Tapestry Service and NEW Explorer Auction

April 6

RECY Class

April 13

Gleaning, sign up in Social Hall

April 20

RECY Class

April 25-27

UU District Assembly in Del Mar

April 27

RECY Class

About Gleaning

Gleaning? What’s that? Volunteers pick fresh produce in local agricultural fields. This food is then channeled to member agencies. Gleanings range from 25 to 100 volunteers per gleaning; Tapestry’s gleaning team will be 25 strong!! Only Skills Needed: Light physical labor, ability to work in an outdoor environment.

Who are we helping? The Second Harvest Food Bank. They currently serve 389 member charities, and help feed more than 220,000 individuals each month. Member charities include church pantries, shelters, senior centers, and homes for abused children.
Sign Up to help!! The sign up sheet is on the CRE board in the Social Hall.

Join Us! All ages welcome (children under 7 need to be escorted by a guardian) .

The Green Sanctuary Committee, Thank You

I want to recognize the Green Sanctuary Committee for its excellence in working with and including Explorers in their “Go Green” campaign. Explorers planted flowers outside Tapestry and will be growing gifts, planting trees in Mission Viejo, and learning about the water district and nature reserves during the spring. The Committee doesn't only supply the wonderful ideas for the children and youth but also follows through to make the idea a reality. I am grateful, Thank you. Katelynn

CRE Table and Box

Be sure to visit the CRE table upstairs, above the Social Hall, for the latest news and information related to Tapestry’s Explorers; flyers, forms, lesson plans, the CRE box and the Teaching Calendar are available at the table.

Our Whole Lives (OWL)

The ten-session Our Whole Lives sexuality course provides comprehensive age-appropriate information, as well as many interactive activities to help children develop constructive values. Each session includes materials that encourage good communication between children and their parents.

Below is the agreed-upon schedule for the rest of the OWL classes. Thank you to everyone for making this logistical task so easy!

Please note that based on parent input, it was suggested that the class start at 1:15 in order to allow enough time for lunch and travel.

Sun. Sept. 23, 1:00 - 2:15 pm: Session 1 - OCUUC
Sun. Sept. 30, 1:15 - 2:30 pm: Session 2 - Tapestry Sun. Oct. 7, 1:15 - 2:30 pm: Session 3 - OCUUC Sun. Oct. 14, 4:00 - 5:15 pm: Session 4 - Tapestry
Sun. Oct. 21, 1:15 - 2:30 pm: Session 5 - OCUUC Sun. Oct. 28, 1:15 - 2:30 pm: Session 6 - Tapestry
Sun. Nov. 4, 1:15 - 2:30 pm: Session 7 - OCUUC
Sun. Nov. 11, 1:15 - 2:30 pm: Session 8 - Tapestry

Keith Jenkins,

Treva Burger,

Katelynn Hassler
Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Congregation
(949) 581-0245

Katherine Martin
Orange Coast UU Church Office: 949-646-4652

Volunteer Choices

Assisting in the Children's Exploration program is an expectation of all parents/adults responsible for children and youth registered in the program, and is an outstanding way to become involved in our wonderful spiritual community! Choices abound for volunteering in the program:

• Classroom Teaching/Assisting
• Social Action Coordinator
• Special Event (Tapestry Parties) Coordinator
• Intergenerational Coordinator/Assisting
• Family Fun Host
• Youth Group Facilitator

Other: It takes MANY volunteers to keep RE running smoothly. Please contact Director of Religious Exploration Katelynn Hassler at to join the CRE team.