By Beth Williams Minister for
ReligiousEducation
Adult R.E. Program News:
Adult R.E. Workshop - Coping with the Stresses of Today: Are you feeling dazed and confused by the pace of modern life? Are you being faced with issues for which you feel unprepared, things like: the speed and implications of technological advances, a potential millennium crisis, less human contact in your life, "techno" warfare, being part of the sandwich generation? Do you find yourself worrying more and enjoying life less? Then come to Coping with the Stresses of Today, an adult religious education workshop, where you will hear three perspectives on how to cope with the phenomenon of modern day life and find a safe space to discuss your concerns. This workshop will be co-facilitated by Rev. David Arksey, Rev. Beth Williams, and Michael Donner. It will be held on Sunday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. in the V.O.V. Gallery. At the end of the workshop we will explore the possibility of continuing our discussion in the form of an ongoing support group facilitated by Rev. Beth Williams and Michael Donner.
Children’s R.E. Program News
One of the "rites" of the Unitarian Universalism is to dedicate its children to life and to the life of its church communities. It is time of ceremony where parents and families give thanks for the gift of their children, and, with their Unitarian Universalist congregation, pledge to support these children in their religious journies. Our congregation will be conducting a Ceremony of Child Dedication during our intergenerational worship service on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 9. If you have not yet dedicated your child in a Unitarian Universalist faith community, and would like to do so at our Mother’s Day Child Dedication Ceremony, or if you have any questions regarding the dedication of children, please contact Rev. Beth Williams at (773) 324-4100 before May 2, 1999.
April Calendar Events
Sunday, April 18: Kids’ Auction, admission 25 cents, all bidding "on the house", 11:30 a.m., R.E. classroom (Hangout Room)
Tuesdays, April 20 & 27: S.T.E.P. class for parents of children age 0-9, admission free and child care provided, facilitated by Margie Crowley, 7:00 p.m., Garden Room.
Friday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25: Y.R.U.U. (Youth Group) District Spring Convention, Unitarian Church of Evanston
Sunday, April 25: Adult R.E. Workshop - Coping with the Stresses of Today, 11:30 a.m., V.O.V. Gallery