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RE News: March 2010
March 6, 2010 - 9:02am — Larry PeplinParents have asked me “Why should I bring my child to church?” My answer is: Children should come to our church for the same reasons as adults:
Because the church experience speaks to them about their values and beliefs;
Because in our church they feel an acceptance as they truly are;
Because in our UU churches children can ask their questions about the meaning of life and religion and not feel threatened.
Because they are loved in church, even when they think that they don’t want to be there.
The children need us as wise parents to bring them to church, because they cannot bring themselves. See you in church this Sunday and hopefully, every Sunday with your children.
...Julie Artis
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LOWER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS on March 7th will continue to explore our UU History with the topic, “Voice and Voting Counts”. Then on March 14th they will explore the topic, “A Peaceful World”.
UPPER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS on March 7th will continue explore UU History ”The Adventures of our People: Fannie Farmer”. Then on March 14th they will review the history of GPUC for “Founder’s Day”.
JUNIORS on March 6th all juniors are to be at church by 1:00 p.m. to set up for the Spaghetti Dinner and on March 7th they will prep for the Spaghetti Dinner. On March 14th the juniors will study the history of our church for “Founder’s Day”.
SENIORS on March 7th will attend the Spaghetti Dinner as a group at 6:00 p.m. and on March 14th will attend the church service at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate “Founder’s Day”.
NEW RE NAME TAG RACK-Please stop by the RE wing and see our new RE Name Tag Rack. Our very own George Gray made it for our students. Thank you George for your time, talent and kindness!
DRE CLUSTER MEETING-The GPUC/RE program is hosting the Northern Cluster Meeting for all DRE’s on Friday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. This is a monthly meeting for Michigan DRE’s to come together and discuss programs and share information and resources. It will also be a time to share our beautiful church and introduce our staff to other DRE’s.
Julie Artis, Director of Religious Education
RE Students Pitch in to Help
November 23, 2009 - 10:30pm — Larry Peplin
Sunday, November 22nd was Fall Yard Cleanup Day, and a good number of our students and their families pitched in to help. Check out the photos on the "Photos" link.
Religious Education News and Updates
November 23, 2009 - 1:00am — Larry PeplinLOWER AND UPPER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND JUNIORS will be practicing on Nov. 29th and Dec. 6th for our "Festival Of Light" program. The program will take place on Dec. 13th at 10:30 a.m. Please remember to turn in all student contracts and contact Mrs. Artis if you need help with
costumes.
SENIORS on Nov. 29th will meet at the Franchett home at 7:30 p.m. and continue with studying the "Old Testament". Rev. Mitra Rahnema will be joining the seniors on Nov. 29th. Dec. 6th the seniors will meet at GPUC at 8:30 a.m. to car pool to COTS. When they return to GPUC they will join the other students to rehearse the "Festival of Light" program.
UNICEF-Thank you to everyone that donated to our UNICEF collection. The students collected a total of $278.20. The funds have been sent to UNICEF on behalf of the Religious Education Program of GPUC. Thank you again.
BAKERS-We need help for Sunday, Dec. 13th "Festival of Light". If you would like to bake cookies for our cookies and coffee hour, please contact Julie Artis. We are baking a special "Swedish" cookie for the event.
CHALICE COOKIE CUTTERS-The RE program is placing an order for Chalice cookie cutters. If you would like to purchase one, please contact Julie Artis. You may go to www.ChalicePalace.com to view the product and pricing.
GUEST at YOUR TABLE-On Sunday Nov. 22nd everyone was given a box to place on their table at their home. These boxes are due Jan. 3, 2010. If you have any questions please contact the staff at GPUC.
CHILDREN'S TEA PARTY with Rev. Mitra-Dec. 20th right after church; any child age 7 and under is invited to a Tea Party with Rev. Mitra in her office. RSVP to Julie Artis if your child/children would like to attend.
DATES to REMEMBER
Nov. 29th and Dec. 6th-Rehearsal for "Festival of Light" program
Dec. 6th-RE Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Dec. 13th- "Festival of Light" Program, all children at church by 9:15 a.m.
If you have questions or want to volunteer, please give me a call or email me. Thank you all for supporting the Religious Education program for GPUC.
-Julie Artis, Director of Religious Education
UNICEF Collection by our Goblins and Ghosts
October 26, 2009 - 10:02am — Larry Peplin
Costumed children slipped out of their classrooms on Sunday to collect for UNICEF, an annual effort GPUC has supported for many years. The participating children will take the UNICEF boxes on their Halloween Trick or Treating as well. Collected totals will be announced as soon as they are available.
Religious Education News
October 25, 2009 - 11:21pm — Christopher PeplinLOWER AND UPPER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS on Nov. 15th will be reviewing Beginning Myths: Two Stories from the Hebrews. Nov. 22nd all students will attend the Sustenance Service.
JUNIORS on Nov. 15th will be reviewing Principle #6-To promote peace, liberty and justice for all.
John Engstrom will be teaching. Nov. 22nd all juniors will be attend the Sustenance Service and helping with serving. Juniors are preparing the "Guest at your Table" boxes for the Sustenance Service.
SENIORS on Nov. 15th will meet at the Franchett home at 7:30 pm; continuing with the study of the
"Old Testament". Nov. 22nd all seniors will attend the Sustenance Service and help with serving.
"Festival of Light" program is on Dec. 13th, 2009. Please return your student contact to Mrs. Artis with your written statement. If you did not receive one or need help with costumes please call or email Mrs. Artis. This is a wonderful program to invite your family and friends to attend. We will have refreshments after the program for the whole congregation. I am looking for two parent volunteers to organize this part of the event.
Dates to Remember
Nov. 22 Sustenance Service-All Family
Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 Rehearsal for "Festival of Light" Dec. 6 RE Committee Meeting
Dec. 13 "Festival of Light" Program, all children at church by 9:15 a.m.
If you have questions or want to volunteer, please give me a call or email. Thank you for supporting the Religious Education program for GPUC.
Julie Artis, Director of Religious Education
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(Older RE News)
On Oct. 25th, Lower and Upper Elementary students are asked to wear their Halloween costumes for a Halloween party. They will also be "Trick or Treating" for UNICEF. The congregation is asked to bring coins to church to place in the students’ boxes for UNICEF. The Juniors, on Oct. 25th, will continue with the 4th UU Principle.
Dates to remember:
- October 18th
- Metro Beach Field Trip, 10:30 a.m.
- October 25th
- Trick or Treat for UNICEF
- November 1
- RE Committee Meeting
- November 8th
- Auction with sitting available
- December 13th
- Holiday Pageant
Please feel free to contact me at the church, (313) 881-0420 or via email, julie@gpuc.us .
Julie Artis, Director
Religious Education at GPUC
September 13, 2009 - 4:17pm — Christopher PeplinWelcome to the 2009-10 GPUC Religious Education Program. I am looking forward to working with our new Minister and our RE Committee to provide a nurturing church school year. The parents, teachers and the RE Committee work hard to offer classes that are nurturing our students in the Unitarian Universalist faith. This year, the Senior class will explore the Old Testament in the first semester and the New Testament in the second semester. The senior's annual Pinery weekend trip is planned for September 18-20th. Lower and Upper Elementary and Juniors will explore our Unitarian Universalist faith the first and second semesters.
Church school begins with a family service in the Chapel on September 13th at 10:30 AM. After the service, please come to the Sophia Fahs wing to register your students and meet the RE Committee for this year. The committee members are:
- Committee Chair
- Joy Buttiglieri
- Lower Elementary Coordinators
- Shannon Byrne and Ann Lipsitz
- Upper Elementary Coordinators
- Anne Marie Hartz and Jennifer Semanision
- Junior Coordinators
- John Engstrom and Ann Ottenhoff
- Senior Coordinators
- Sonja Franchett and Michelle Edmonds
GPUC Children’s Choir
Joseph Palazzolo will be directing a GPUC Children's Choir. The ages are Kindergarten through 8th grade. Please sign up with Joseph and receive the Children’s Choir schedule. You may call or email him at 248-582-3281 or jp1music@yahoo.com Your child does have to be registered in the GPUC Religious Education Program in order to sing in the Children’s Choir.
If you are interested in volunteering or donating supplies for the RE Program, please give me a call at 313-881-0420 ext. 12 or email me at julieartis@hotmail.com. I look forward to seeing you on September 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
Julie Artis, Director of Religious Education