{"id":10089,"date":"2015-09-17T23:41:12","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T03:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/uuwestport.org\/?page_id=10089"},"modified":"2019-12-14T23:26:01","modified_gmt":"2019-12-14T23:26:01","slug":"this-week-in-family-faith-formation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/lifespan\/this-week-in-family-faith-formation\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week in Family Faith Formation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>August 4 and August 11, 2019<\/strong><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Behavior_Policy_June_2017.pdf\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for Behavior Policy for K-12th grade participants at the Unitarian Church in Westport as of June 28, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sun-2-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12916\" src=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sun-2-1-300x280.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"32\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sun-2-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12916\" src=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/sun-2-1-300x280.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"32\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uuwestport.org\/lifespan\/lifespan-faith-development-summer-2019-schedule\/\">CLICK HERE for the Summer 2019 Children&#8217;s Program Schedule<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Hello Dear Ones,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/s_thompson.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-24189\" src=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/s_thompson.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><\/strong>Summer is flying by! I hope you are enjoying the summer pace and having some fun! I am already looking forward to Fall and getting our Family Faith Formation programs up and running. You will be hearing from Nate on the subject of schedules important dates. Hopefully you have been reading our letters!<\/p>\n<p>I want to extend a personal invitation, too, to all of our <strong>helpers, parents <\/strong>and<strong> volunteers<\/strong> to attend <strong>Fall Family Faith Formation<\/strong> Orientation with 2 opportunities to participate:<br \/>\nFriday, September 6th 7:00-9:00 pm<br \/>\nOR Friday, October 4th 7:00-9:00 pm<\/p>\n<p>In addition, we have a special opportunity this year with our Faith Formation transformation underway to &#8220;experilearn&#8221; as we build a renewed co-learning community together. We really want you, the families and congregants, to participate with us in creating Sunday programs that meet your needs, support busy family schedules and fit into your lives with fun, experiential ways to connect, learn and grow as UU&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>To start us off, we are inviting you all to join us for <strong>Connection Quest<\/strong>! We are hosting these events 3 Sundays in Sept. after the 11:00 services. <strong>September 15th, September 22nd, and September 29th.<\/strong> We hope you will all make it to at least one event and you are welcome at all 3. Food will be provided. We will have activities, discussions, and opportunities to share ideas about what kinds of programs and content are most important to you. I hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<p>In Faith,<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/uuwestport.org\/lifespan\/rev-shelly-thompson-assistant-minister-for-faith-formation\/\">Rev. Shelly<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sherwood.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-32996\" src=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Sherwood-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">UPDATE\/SCHEDULE CHANGE<\/span><\/em><br \/>\nSherwood Sundays\u00a0 &#8211; through August 4th<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>11:30ish [after the 10:00 am service]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Due to unpredictable weather conditions and low summer attendance, we will meet for the next 2 Sundays only.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>After service, come join Rev. Shelly at Sherwood Island State Park! Relax, swim, play, and have a great time with other TUCW families and friends. We look forward to spending time with you!<\/p>\n<p>Meet near the NATURE CENTER and East Beach   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ct.gov\/deep\/lib\/deep\/stateparks\/maps\/sher.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for map.<\/p>\n<p>It is strongly recommended that swimmers wear water shoes to protect their feet from sharp shells and rocks that are found on the beach.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Important Faith Formation Dates (for Your Refrigerator!)<\/strong><br \/>\n \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Important_Faith_Formation_Dates-.pdf\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for PDF for your refrigerator!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/put_this_on_calendar.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-12110 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/put_this_on_calendar.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"248\" \/><\/a>Friday: September 6, 7:00-9:00 pm<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Orientation for all who will be working with our children and youth in some capacity during the 2019-2020 church year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday: September 8<\/strong><strong>: \u201c<\/strong>Homecoming\u201d multi-generational worship service at 10:00 am. Children and youth most cordially invited. Following the service, join TUCW\u2019s annual <a href=\"https:\/\/uuwestport.org\/mission-statement\/expo_2019\/\">Expo fair<\/a>. A smorgasbord of wonderful food, friendships, and information for all ages! 11:30-1:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday:\u00a0September 15, 12:30-2:00 pm<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><u>Connection Quest #1<\/u>. Family Meetings, including children 3<sup>rd<\/sup> grade and older, to brainstorm ideas, custom design, and implement our very own Faith Formation programming for our congregation. East Wing. **<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday:\u00a0September 22, 12:30-2:00 pm<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><u>Connection Quest #2<\/u>. Sanctuary. **<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday:\u00a0September 29, 12:30-2:00 pm<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><u>Connection Quest #3<\/u>. Sanctuary. **<\/p>\n<p><em>**Food and childcare for 2<sup>nd<\/sup> grade and younger will be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>All Middle Schoolers are Invited to the Metro New York Jr. Con<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, September 28, 2019 &#8211; 9:00 AM EDT to <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sunday, September 29, 2019 &#8211; 8:00 AM EDT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Yarn-Activity-with-Junior-Youth-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-33524\" src=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Yarn-Activity-with-Junior-Youth-1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"130\" \/><\/a>&#8220;An intentional community for UU youth grades 6 &#8211; 8&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nSponsored by the UU Congregation at Shelter Rock<br \/>\n[about 1.5 hours from church]<br \/>\n48 Shelter Rock Road Manhasset, NY 11030<\/p>\n<p>Space is limited so if you want to attend please register soon.<br \/>\nCapacity for this event is 24 youth, 5 sponsors.<br \/>\nIf the form is closed and we are not yet at the deadline, please contact the registrar to be placed on the waiting list. The required youth to adult ratio is 5:1.<\/p>\n<p>Fee: $60 per youth, $60 per sponsor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/Family-Faith-Formation-Upcoming-Events.html?soid=1101954641652&amp;aid=j_HG054LjOM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>August 4, 2019<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smokey.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-33620 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smokey-277x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"157\" \/><\/a>Topic:<\/strong><\/em> Forest Fire Prevention<br \/>\n<em><strong>UU Source 7:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>We take care of our earth<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022\u00a010:00 AM: Pre K-3rd grade &#8211; OAK ROOM<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Older Children are welcome in the Oak Room<br \/>\nor to enjoy the service in the sanctuary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8-4-19Parent_Take_Home.pdf\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for PARENT&#8217;S &#8220;take-home&#8221; for SUNDAY, August 4, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>August 11, 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/beach_ball_11.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-33742\" src=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/beach_ball_11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"155\" \/><\/a>Topic:<\/strong><\/em> Favorite things of summer<br \/>\n<em><strong>UU Source 4:<\/strong> <\/em>Each person is free to search for what makes them happy<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022\u00a010:00 AM: Pre K-3rd grade &#8211; OAK ROOM<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022 Older Children are welcome in the Oak Room<br \/>\nor to enjoy the service in the sanctuary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8-11-19Family_Take_Home.pdf\">CLICK HERE<\/a> for PARENT&#8217;S &#8220;take-home&#8221; for SUNDAY, August 11, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33032 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/family_faith_after_service_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1125\" height=\"614\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SUMMER INFORMATION FOR 6th TO 12th GRADE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/youth_jump.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-13403\" src=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/youth_jump-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a>There are no classes over the summer.<\/strong><br \/>\nPlan to bring your whole family to the 10:00 AM worship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOMECOMING is September 8th at 10:00 AM<\/strong><br \/>\nA not-to-be-missed service for the whole congregation!<\/p>\n<p><strong>We resume our two services schedule on <\/strong><br \/>\nSeptember 15th at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 4 and August 11, 2019 CLICK HERE for Behavior Policy for K-12th grade participants at the Unitarian Church in Westport as of June 28, 2017 CLICK HERE for the Summer 2019 Children&#8217;s Program Schedule Hello Dear Ones, Summer is flying by! I hope you are enjoying the summer pace and having some fun! I &#8230; <a title=\"This Week in Family Faith Formation\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/myswan.info\/mz\/lifespan\/this-week-in-family-faith-formation\/\" aria-label=\"More on This Week in Family Faith Formation\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":1358,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":""},"pdf":[],"acf":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":""},"post_excerpt_stackable":"<p>August 4 and August 11, 2019 CLICK HERE for Behavior Policy for K-12th grade participants at the Unitarian Church in Westport as of June 28, 2017 CLICK HERE for the Summer 2019 Children&#8217;s Program Schedule Hello Dear Ones, Summer is flying by! I hope you are enjoying the summer pace and having some fun! I am already looking forward to Fall and getting our Family Faith Formation programs up and running. You will be hearing from Nate on the subject of schedules important dates. Hopefully you have been reading our letters! 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