I hope you are having a great week! Here’s some news about what’s coming up for Children & Youth RE next week and beyond. If you have any questions about any upcoming events, or have any community or congregational events you’d like to share through the weekly CYRE email, please reach out anytime.
3/22, 1-3 pm: Adult RE Book Discussion
Join us in Forbes Hall this Sunday to discuss Peter Beinart’s book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. (We will also meet the following Sunday, 3/29.) I’m excited to facilitate this important and timely discussion – childcare is available for any parents who want to participate!
3/28, 3-5 pm: Multigenerational Field Trip to the California Science Center
All ages are invited to join us for the first Multigenerational Field Trip of the year! The museum in Expo Park is accessible via the metro E line, and admission is free for all ages. It will be a fun time to hang out, make new friends, and learn together! RSVP to dmre@uusm.org for meet up details.
Side With Love Action of the Week
This week, Side With Love by checking out resources from the March gathering focused on war and empire. You can sign up here for the next gathering on April 13, focused on climate change. It’s a great way to stay connected with UUs across the country and learn more about what we can do to face the many challenges with love and strength.
Multigenerational Service THIS SUNDAY, 3/15
I’m looking forward to seeing you Sunday, when we will be singing and dancing to the songs of the Shakers, a Christian movement of the 18th-19th century that had many values in common with UUs! We will not have RE in the Cottage this week, since all ages are invited to participate in this kid-friendly, interactive service. I hope to see you there!
3/28, 3-5 pm: Multigenerational Field Trip to the California Science Center
All ages are invited to join us for the first Multigenerational Field Trip of the year! The museum in Expo Park is accessible via the metro E line, and admission is free for all ages. It will be a fun time to hang out, make new friends, and learn together! RSVP to dmre@uusm.org for meet up details.
Free Lifeguard Course for Teens!
Youth age 15+ can sign up for a free lifeguard certification course at the Culver City Plunge this summer, which includes CPR and First Aid certification. You can sign up here by creating an account and searching for “Lifeguard Class.”
Side With Love Action of the Week
This week, Side With Love by attending a multifaith celebration of Iftar, Lent, and Shabbat at Jackson Market in Culver City, tomorrow at 6 pm. Proceeds from this event (sponsored by California Social Justice Mosaic) go to HEAL Palestine, and kids 12 and under are free! It’s a beautiful way to celebrate our UU values of pluralism, justice, and love.
Volunteers Needed for Multigenerational Service, 3/15
On March 15th, we will be singing and dancing to the songs of the Shakers, a Christian movement of the 18th-19th century that had many values in common with UUs! We need help from kids and youth who would like to:
- Light the chalice
- Sing a song for the chalice lighting
- Help Jessica demonstrate Shaker dance (easy moves for all ages and abilities!)
- Hand out art supplies at the front door for our art-based meditation
If your family would like to help, please email me and let me know!
Easter Candy Donations Needed!
Our annual CYRE Easter Egg Hunt is coming up on Sunday, April 5th! We have lots of plastic eggs to reuse from last year, but we could use your help to fill them up. You can bring donations of candy or small prizes (like stickers, temporary tattoos, bracelets, etc.) to the Cottage from 2/22 through 3/29. Thank you for your help!
3/28, 3-5 pm: Multigenerational Field Trip to the California Science Center
All ages are invited to join us for the first Multigenerational Field Trip of the year! The museum in Expo Park is accessible via the metro E line, and admission is free for all ages. It will be a fun time to hang out, make new friends, and learn together! RSVP to dmre@uusm.org for meet up details.
Side With Love Action of the Week
I can’t adequately express the grief and anger I’m feeling as we see the US and Israel continue to kill civilians and children in this rapidly expanding military aggression. This week, we can Side With Love by joining the UUA in its condemnation of US military action against Iran.
The antidote to hopelessness is action! You can follow continually updating action items from UUs for Justice in the Middle East here, and I will continue to keep you updated on new ways to side with love and against war and bigotry. Remember that there are so many more people who want peace, and only a few who benefit from war – don’t be afraid to speak out!
With Peace & Love,
Jessica TenHave-Place
she/her/hers
Director of Multigenerational Religious Education
dmre@uusm.org
