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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Unless otherwise noted, contact Rev. Connie Grant (847-864-1330 ext. 103) or cgrant@ucevanston.org for more information. SUNDAY SERVICES & ACTIVITIES Child Dedications — At child dedications the UCE community welcomes children and expresses support for the child and family. Child dedications are performed at the 5:00 Christmas Eve service, the first Sunday in May, and by special arrangement with the ministers. Parents’ Café, 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mornings -- This group offers parents the opportunity to meet and discuss topics of interest while their children participate in Art Enrichment (3rd-6th grades), Music Enrichment (Kindergarten-2nd grade), or childcare (nursery and preschool). Topics may include a variety of subjects from prayer, death, and sex, to the holidays, rituals and generosity. Parents are invited to share topics or introduce speakers to the group. Ornament Sunday — On December 6, trim the tree and make ornaments and decorations to take home. Cookie Lunch — A festive lunch on a December Sunday (December 20), with cookies, juice, and milk. Christmas Eve —Candlelight services at 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm, with stories, carols, and reflections on Christmas. Easter — Our Easter service (April 4) is followed by a brunch hosted by the Religious Education Program and an Easter egg hunt outside. Religious Education Recognition service — At a May worship service (May 23), we celebrate the religious growth and learning of our children and recognize the work of our teachers and other volunteers. Church Picnic — After the service on the second Sunday in June (June 13) we celebrate summer with a picnic on the south lawn. Social Action for Children and Families Social action is integrated into many of our classes, and there are many opportunities for children and their families to participate in congregation-wide projects. Second Helping Sundays — We participate in collecting food for a local food pantry. Guest at Your Table — We help gather contributions to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee to support human rights. Green Sanctuary — In cooperation with the Green Sanctuary Committee, we educate each other about environmental issues and work on projects to recycle and encourage use of sustainable resources at home, in church, and in the community. Common Threads —Knitters or crocheters at any level of skill create special gifts including premie blankets and hats and shawls for palliative care. Contact Jean Novales (847-491-9819), Nancy Lee (nlee1215@sbcglobal.net), or Tammy Besser (tsbesser@prodigy.net) for more information. Soup Kitchen — Several times a year we host an Evanston Soup Kitchen. Adults and children prepare and serve a meal for those in our community who might otherwise be hungry. FAMILY SOCIAL ACTIVIES Board Game Nights – 6:30 - 9:00 pm October 11, November 20. January 8, and March 12. Fun for all ages. Bring a favorite board game and a snack to share (or just bring yourself). Family Friendship Dinners — Get to know other families by joining them for potluck dinners throughout the year. The children play, the adults talk, and everyone has a good time. Contact Kat Falls (kat77@aol.com) for more information. UCE Winter Family Retreat — January 15-17, families gather in Lake Geneva for a weekend of relaxation, fellowship and winter fun. Contact Alexa Bezjian-Avery (847-328-6186 or alexaavery@comcast.net). Night of the Arts — On the evening of February 6, the sanctuary will be transformed into a place to explore, discover, and create art, crafts, food, and more. Contact Johna and Will Van Dyke (847-864-7852). Mardi Gras — The Junior High Group puts on a Mardi Gras Carnival for the younger children to raise money for the Boston Bound trip. There are games, prizes, pie throwing, and lots of fun. Boston Bound Trip — Every other year, the Junior High group takes a five-day trip to Boston to learn more about the historic roots of our faith. Summer Camping — Every summer UCE families take a camping trip. The date and location change from year to year, but it is always a good time. Contact Dale Griffin (847-328-7818) or Liz Goodwin (847-966-0504).
Unitarian Church of Evanston
Unitarian Church of Evanston
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