 Dear UU Parents and Guardians,
Thursday Night Services Did you know that there's a Thursday night worship service at 7:00PM every week? I know this is often bedtime routine time for many parents and guardians, but I wanted to remind you that this is an option to connect with the church. The services are called Vespers and you probably receive the link for them each week in the Thursday eblast from the office. Services last about an hour with time for connection in 'breakout groups' each service. The fabulous part about Zoom? You can turn your video off, join in your jammies, or while cleaning up after dinnertime. You could even just have an earbud in while putting kiddos to bed. I will be the worship leader for the Vespers service for the first time on March 4, so I hope that you will consider hopping on! The service is for adults, but of course children and youth are welcome to tune in. If you are not signed up for electronic communication (daily eblasts and monthly newsletter) you can do so HERE. Parents as Primary Sex Educators Workshop It has been highly recommended to religious professionals that we should NOT offer our OWL (Our Whole Lives) sexuality education courses online. There will be a gap in our timeline for when we are able to offer OWL in-person to children and youth. That being said, would you potentially be interested in a facilitated support group called, "Parents as Primary Sex Educators"? For parents of K-12th students. The description states, "The 90-minute sessions use a small group ministry format to engage adults in topics including Gender Identity, Relationships, Social Media, and Consent." If yes, would you please send me a message just saying something like, "Yes, I'd be interested"? I would like to gauge whether this is something which would be worthwhile to offer. I know you would obviously need more information to commit to something, but it would help me wrap my mind around this if you are interested in this topic. *Sunday School * Approximately: 30 minute program geared towards K-5 but open to all ages Sundays at 11am ***An email was sent a couple days ago with an attachment for a printable to bring to this week's class*** *Middle and HS * We are joining up with the Omaha youth groups - Wednesdays at 7:00PM We invite all Middle and High School students from Omaha and Lincoln to join us for discussion and community through this app. 'Would you rather' questions - Thoughts along our monthly Soul Matters themes - 'Big questions' related to UUism. Also - a "Pet Page"! So much fun. ***Be aware that once joining Discord, it opens up the app to multiple pages which will need to be moderated by students themselves and their parents/guardians for security. https://discord.gg/3NuSj6f *Parent and Guardian Chat: * The chance for parents and guardians to check in with me for 'open office hours' Every other Thursday 8pm and every other Wednesday noon (I close the meeting after 15 minutes if no one checks in) Wednesday, Feb 24 at NOON Contact Chelsea for Zoom links Thursday, Feb 4 at 8:00PM I will NOT be having a Parent Chat since I will be leading the Thursday night service that night - but feel free to schedule a time to meet with me. Videos This Week: Story with Miss Chelsea: Wanda's Roses: https://youtu.be/6wuhh0H01Lc NEW THIS MONTH Theme: Beloved Community These materials come to us from the Soul Matters Curriculum team From the Mailbox At Play Bonus Resources for Parents With the theme of: Beloved Community What do we mean when we say, "Beloved Community"? "Beloved Community is when we say "we," and we mean everyone. Beloved Community is not homogenous. It can't be. When commonality is presumed, when we make assumptions about who's present and whether people are "like us," or not, we're not practicing Beloved Community because Beloved Community doesn't make those assumptions. It doesn't presume commonality... Another thing that Beloved Community is not is Beloved Community is not like-minded. Because we're not called to be like-minded in spiritual community. We're called to be like- hearted. And, finally, Beloved Community is not devoid of conflict. And this one is also really hard. Beloved Community is not easy. There's nothing easy about practicing Beloved Community. When we avoid conflict in order to "get along," we're not practicing Beloved Community, because Beloved Community exists when we trust each other, we have the relationships, the strong enough relationships to actually disagree with each other, to be in conflict, even to risk hurting each other, and we can stay in relationship through those disagreements, and conflict, and potential hurt. That's practicing Beloved Community." Alex Kapitan and Rev Mykal Slack Inspirational February Message from the Soul Matters Team https://youtu.be/rUw4t3c9azc An Invitation to Brave Space https://onbeing.org/poetry/invitation-to-brave-space/ Confronting racism is not about the needs and feelings of white people, by Ijeoma Oluo https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/mar/28/confronting-racism-is-not-about-the-needs-and-feelings-of-white-people
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 Dear UU Parents and Guardians,
It has been highly recommended to religious professionals that we should NOT offer our OWL (Our Whole Lives) sexuality education courses online. There will be a gap in our timeline for when we are able to offer OWL in-person to children and youth. That being said, would you potentially be interested in a facilitated support group called, "Parents as Primary Sex Educators"? for parents of K-12 students. The description states, "The 90-minute sessions use a small group ministry format to engage adults in topics including Gender Identity, Relationships, Social Media, and Consent." If yes, would you please send me a message just saying something like, "Yes, I'd be interested"? I would like to gauge whether this is something which would be worthwhile to offer. I know you would obviously need more information to commit to something, but it would help me wrap my mind around this if you are interested in this topic. Sunday School K-5 Approximately: 30 minute program geared towards K-5 but open to all ages. Sundays at 11:00AM; Email Chelsea Krafka for Zoom links. religiousgrowth@unitarianlincoln.org Middle and HS We are joining up with the Omaha youth groups - Wednesdays at 7:00PM. Both MS/HS meetings can be found at this link: https://zoom.us/my/firstuuomahareligiouseducation We invite all Middle and High School students from Omaha and Lincoln to join us for discussion and community through this app. 'Would you rather' questions - Thoughts along our monthly Soul Matters themes - 'Big questions' related to UUism. Also - a "Pet P age"! So much fun. ***Be aware that once joining Discord, it opens up the app to multiple pages which will need to be moderated by students themselves and their parents/guardians for security. https://discord.gg/3NuSj6f Parent and Guardian Chat: The chance for parents and guardians to check in with me for 'open office hours' Every other Thursday 8pm and every other Wednesday noon (I close the meeting after 15 minutes if no one checks in). Email Chelsea for Zoom links: religiousgrowth@unitarianlincoln.org Thursday Feb 18 and Wednesday Feb 24 Videos This Week: Story with Miss Chelsea: "I Love My Hair" https://youtu.be/ISmw52Q41TM NEW THIS MONTH: Theme: Beloved Community These materials come to us from the Soul Matters Curriculum team From the Mailbox At Play Bonus Resources for Parents with the theme of Beloved Community What do we mean when we say, "Beloved Community"? "Beloved Community is when we say "we," and we mean everyone. Beloved Community is not homogenous. It can't be. When commonality is presumed, when we make assumptions about who's present and whether people are "like us," or not, we're not practicing Beloved Community because Beloved Community doesn't make those assumptions. It doesn't presume commonality… Another thing that Beloved Community is not is Beloved Community is not like-minded. Because we're not called to be like-minded in spiritual community. We're called to be like- hearted. And, finally, Beloved Community is not devoid of conflict. And this one is also really hard. Beloved Community is not easy. There's nothing easy about practicing Beloved Community. When we avoid conflict in order to "get along," we're not practicing Beloved Community, because Beloved Community exists when we trust each other, we have the relationships, the strong enough relationships to actually disagree with each other, to be in conflict, even to risk hurting each other, and we can stay in relationship through those disagreements, and conflict, and potential hurt. That's practicing Beloved Community." Alex Kapitan and Rev Mykal Slack Finlandia by Jean Sibelius -- Cantus James Baldwin & Nikki Giovanni, a conversation One of the most brilliant and important conversations you will ever have the privilege of listening in on. Video - Racial Wealth Gap Selma’s Challenge - Rev. Dr. Mark Morrison-Reed In joyful community, Chelsea Krafka (she/her) Religious Growth & Learning Director religiousgrowth@unitarianlincoln.org  \Dear UU Parents and Guardians,
We have been told directly by the UUA that we should NOT offer our OWL (Our Whole Lives) sexuality education courses online. That being said, would you potentially be interested in a facilitated support group called, "Parents as Primary Sex Educators"? If yes, would you please send me a message just saying something like, "Yes, I'd be interested"? I would like to gauge whether this is something which would be worthwhile to offer. I know you would obviously need more information to commit to something, but it would help me wrap my mind around this if you are interested in this topic. Email Chelsea religiousgrowth@unitarianlincoln.org for Zoom or Discord links. *Sunday School * Approximately: 30 minute program geared towards K-5 but open to all ages. Sundays at 11:00AM. *Middle and HS * We are joining up with the Omaha youth groups. Wednesdays at 7:00PM. We invite all Middle and High School students from Omaha and Lincoln to join us for discussion and community through this app: 'Would you rather' questions; Thoughts along our monthly Soul Matters themes; 'Big questions' related to UUism; and even a "Pet Page"! ***Be aware that once joining Discord, it opens up the app to multiple pages which will need to be moderated by students themselves and their parents/guardians for security. *Parent and Guardian Chat: * The chance for parents and guardians to check in with me for 'open office hours.' Every other Thursday 8:00PM and every other Wednesday at NOON. (I close the meeting after 15 minutes if no one checks in.) Next two chats are Wednesday Feb 10 and Thursday Feb 18. Email Chelsea religiousgrowth@unitarianlincoln.org for Zoom or Discord links. Videos This Week: Story with Miss Chelsea: "All Are Welcome Here" NEW THIS MONTH! Theme: Beloved Community These materials come to us from the Soul Matters Curriculum team At the Table - Exploring Beloved Community Through Discussion Around the Neighborhood - Scavenger Hunt for Beloved Community Bonus Resources for Parents With the theme of: Beloved Community What do we mean when we say, "Beloved Community"? "Beloved Community is when we say "we," and we mean everyone. Beloved Community is not homogenous. It can't be. When commonality is presumed, when we make assumptions about who's present and whether people are "like us," or not, we're not practicing Beloved Community because Beloved Community doesn't make those assumptions. It doesn't presume commonality... Another thing that Beloved Community is not is Beloved Community is not like-minded. Because we're not called to be like-minded in spiritual community. We're called to be like- hearted. And, finally, Beloved Community is not devoid of conflict. And this one is also really hard. Beloved Community is not easy. There's nothing easy about practicing Beloved Community. When we avoid conflict in order to "get along," we're not practicing Beloved Community, because Beloved Community exists when we trust each other, we have the relationships, the strong enough relationships to actually disagree with each other, to be in conflict, even to risk hurting each other, and we can stay in relationship through those disagreements, and conflict, and potential hurt. That's practicing Beloved Community." Alex Kapitan and Rev Mykal Slack A word for White People in 2 Parts - One Human Family VIDEO 4 Rules [practices) For Achieving Peace and Justice [beloved community] Bryan Stevenson #1 - get proximate to the marginalized #2 - change the narrative from one of fear and anger #3 - stay hopeful about creating justice, even when it’s complicated #4 - be willing to do uncomfortable things Dear UU Parents and Guardians,
Our 3rd round of Sunday School in a Bag activities went out this last week. I will be mailing. It would be lovely if you could join us for our weekly gatherings! Here is what is currently being offered: *Sunday School * Approximately: 30 minute program geared towards K-5 but open to all ages Sundays at 11am Contact Chelsea for zoom links and passwords. ***An email was sent a couple days ago with an attachment for a printable to bring to this week's class*** *Middle and HS * We are joining up with the Omaha youth groups - Wednesdays at 7pm Both MS/HS meetings can be found at this link: https://zoom.us/my/firstuuomahareligiouseducation We invite all Middle and High School students from Omaha and Lincoln to join us for discussion and community through this app. 'Would you rather' questions - Thoughts along our monthly Soul Matters themes - 'Big questions' related to UUism. Also - a "Pet Page"! So much fun. ***Be aware that once joining Discord, it opens up the app to multiple pages which will need to be moderated by students themselves and their parents/guardians for security. https://discord.gg/3NuSj6f *Parent and Guardian Chat: * The chance for parents and guardians to check in with me for 'open office hours' Every other Thursday 8pm and every other Wednesday noon (I close the meeting after 15 minutes if no one checks in) Thursday, Jan 4 Link: https://zoom.us/j/5036046295 Wednesday, Jan 10 Link: https://zoom.us/j/5036046295 Videos This Week: Story with Miss Chelsea: Roxaboxen NEW THIS MONTH! Theme: Imagination These materials come to us from the Soul Matters Curriculum team The Extra Mile On the Porch Bonus Resources for Parents with Imagination theme Unfinished Portraits On using imagination to honor the loss of black lives. https://www.facebook.com/60SecDocs/videos/384017189256735/?v=384017189256735 Imagining the Future of UUism https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1842&v=H7sjTUk-iu0 As part of the First UU Congregation of Ann Arbor 150th anniversary year, UU leaders from around the country gathered to imagine the future of the UU movement and how UU congregations can boldly go into the dawning future. Rainy Wedding An imaginative story to touch your heart https://www.npr.org/2012/05/20/153116028/rainy-wedding Dear UU Parents and Guardians,
It would be lovely if you could join us for our weekly gatherings! Here is what is currently being offered: *Sunday School * Approximately: 30 minute program geared towards K-5 but open to all ages Sundays at 11am Contact Chelsea for zoom links and passwords religiousgrowth@unitarianlincoln.org *Middle and HS * We are joining up with the Omaha youth groups - Wednesdays at 7pm Both MS/HS meetings can be found at this link: https://zoom.us/my/firstuuomahareligiouseducation We invite all Middle and High School students from Omaha and Lincoln to join us for discussion and community through this app. 'Would you rather' questions - Thoughts along our monthly Soul Matters themes - 'Big questions' related to UUism. Also - a "Pet Page"!!! So much fun. ***Be aware that once joining Discord, it opens up the app to multiple pages which will need to be moderated by students themselves and their parents/guardians for security. https://discord.gg/3NuSj6f *Parent and Guardian Chat: * The chance for parents and guardians to just get together and chat Every other Thursday 8pm and every other Wednesday noon Wednesday, Jan 27 Link: https://zoom.us/j/5036046295 Thursday, Feb 4 Link: https://zoom.us/j/5036046295 Videos This Week: Story with Miss Chelsea: The Wish Tree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1VcUy-CChI&list=PLaUzwLg6zwN7WzFzJu-vYYLSHMIVk6IZ4 NEW THIS MONTH! Theme: Imagination These materials come to us from the Soul Matters Curriculum team On the Message Board - Imagination At the Bedside - Imagination Bonus Resources for Parents with Imagination theme The Neuroscience of Imagination https://www.ted.com/talks/andrey_vyshedskiy_the_neuroscience_of_imagination Some Fun with Visual Imagination https://www.boredpanda.com/things-that-look-like-other-things-optical-illusion/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic Tipping Our Hats to Mr. Rogers for Inspiring Our Imaginations! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFzXaFbxDcM  This year we held our annual SoUUper Supper potluck online through YouTube on December 19! With music from Julie Enersen (and choir friends), Jack Forbes Wilson, Sylvie Lozier, and Bob Fuson, we danced our way through the night. The SoUUper Supper also included stories from Jason Slaughter, Kim Ziemann, and a couple of stories read by me. Isabel and Emma Letts brought an art project to our event. Staff members made cameo appearances and mentioned what we would have brought to our potluck if we had been in person. You can watch the video with this LINK if you missed out on the original or you just want to relive the experience. We also premiered a new event in December 2020 ... our Stuffed Animal Sleepover! From getting into the copy machine in the office, singing hymns around the piano, and rummaging in our craft supply closet, our animal friends had quite the adventure while the building was otherwise not occupied! Children and adults alike were encouraged to register their stuffie friends for a mini-camp at the church over LPS winter break. Each animal friend went home with a mask to help keep them and their human companions safe. This was a fun way to remind our church community of what the inside of our church building looks like, and for them to connect with our space in a safe way during the pandemic. Looking forward to all the new adventures that 2021 will bring to us! Stuffie Sleepover
This activity was a huge hit, and lots of fun! Even if you did not have a Stuffie join our 'camp' at the church, the videos are still great for kids to watch. You can get another peek inside the church building, and learn alongside the Stuffies about our UU principles. Here are the videos: 1- 'Stuffie Introductions' https://animoto.com/play/1E8POdR0VLJkttSI0Rh9MQ 2- 'Stuffies Meet One Another' https://animoto.com/play/fzm0jJLtV3930H9snNwgTg 3- "Stuffies Share Their Favorite Books' https://animoto.com/play/atM1OEfcr0Ek6VDN0XLwzQ 4- 'Stuffies Play' https://animoto.com/play/k1cosJRRjCVUxr7wVYU1pw 5- 'Stuffie Worship Service' https://animoto.com/play/Vu87UboHOfREwNxWgITGKg 6- 'Stuffies and the 7 UU Principles' https://animoto.com/play/BTtLiBsKqtoh197a70oTVQ 7- 'Last Day of Stuffie Sleepover' https://animoto.com/play/mD2LpDb19juIoTNEC7RiZw Family Spotlight! JUST A FEW SPRING SPOTS LEFT!!! In an effort for us to remember seeing faces, and to get to know one another better, I am going to spotlight one family each month in our church newsletter. (SO easy. PLEASE sign up. I promise it will not take much time at all.) Plenty of spots left. Sign up to participate Weekly Gatherings Sunday School Approximately: 30 minute program geared towards K-5 but open to all ages Sundays at 11am ~ For zoom link and password email Chelsea religiousgrowth@unitarianlincoln.org Middle and HS We are joining up with the Omaha youth groups - Wednesdays at 7pm Both MS/HS meetings can be found at this link: https://zoom.us/my/ We invite all Middle and High School students from Omaha and Lincoln to join us for discussion and community through this app. 'Would you rather' questions - Thoughts along our monthly Soul Matters themes - 'Big questions' related to UUism. Also - a "Pet Page"! So much fun. Be aware that once joining Discord, it opens up the app to multiple pages which will need to be moderated by students themselves and their parents/guardians for security. https://discord.gg/3NuSj6f Parent and Guardian Chat The chance for parents and guardians to just get together and chat Every other Thursday 8pm and every other Wednesday noon Thursday, Jan 21 Link: https://zoom.us/j/ Wednesday, Jan 27 Link: https://zoom.us/j/ Videos This Week: Story with Miss Chelsea: https://youtu.be/ NEW THIS MONTH! Theme: Imagination These materials come to us from the Soul Matters Curriculum team From the Mailbox - (This one is geared toward middle/high school) 'Capitalist Imaginings' At Play -Playing With Imagination (Elementary) Bonus Resources for Parents Breaking Free https://vimeo.com/14425446 Do you ever imagine “Breaking Free”? Is it possible to imagine a different way of living life?! Taking Imagination Seriously: The Artistry of Janet Echelman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YekkGz1E2k TED Talk - Dan Gilbert: The psychology of your future self https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_the_psychology_of_your_future_self?language=en The Good Ancestor - The Legacies We Leave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i9f1UdvohE On what happens when short-term thinking dominates our imaginations… Here are the videos: 1- 'Stuffie Introductions' https://animoto.com/play/1E8POdR0VLJkttSI0Rh9MQ 2- 'Stuffies Meet One Another' https://animoto.com/play/fzm0jJLtV3930H9snNwgTg 3- "Stuffies Share Their Favorite Books' https://animoto.com/play/atM1OEfcr0Ek6VDN0XLwzQ 4- 'Stuffies Play' https://animoto.com/play/k1cosJRRjCVUxr7wVYU1pw 5- 'Stuffie Worship Service' https://animoto.com/play/Vu87UboHOfREwNxWgITGKg 6- 'Stuffies and the 7 UU Principles' https://animoto.com/play/BTtLiBsKqtoh197a70oTVQ 7- 'Last Day of Stuffie Sleepover' https://animoto.com/play/mD2LpDb19juIoTNEC7RiZw |
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