VirtUUal RE: Summer 2020
Summertime is traditionally more laid-back in congregational life, as well as in other aspects of life. Enjoying the outdoors and nature becomes a necessity with the warmer weather. With this in mind, individuals and families are invited to our Summer Bucket List Challenge! You can find the Summer Bucket List here!
The family who completes the most items will win a chalice for the family and their picture in the newsletter! The contest ends on August 16, which gives you 10 weeks to do as many as you can. We will honor all participants at a virtual Dinner Church later this summer. Remember to share on social media what you and/or your family are/is doing with the hashtag #UCEBucketList so we can see your beautiful faces and efforts! If you’re shy about sharing on social media, then send me a quick email at kunderwood@ucevanston.org.
Family Fun on the Lawn!
It’s been too long since we’ve seen each other, so we’re gathering in small groups on the lawn to catch up and play contactless games. To keep within our guidelines, please RSVP on the signup below that fits the age group of your kid(s). If you have kids in more than one age group, pick the one that fits your schedule better then. An email will go out a few days prior to each gathering with further info. See you then!
It’s been too long since we’ve seen each other, so we’re gathering in small groups on the lawn to catch up and play contactless games. To keep within our guidelines, please RSVP on the signup below that fits the age group of your kid(s). If you have kids in more than one age group, pick the one that fits your schedule better then. An email will go out a few days prior to each gathering with further info. See you then!
Pre/K – Sign up here!
2nd-5th – Sign up here!
6th-8th – Sign up here!
High School – see below
Summer Opportunities for Young People and Families
Be a UCE Pen Pal! We have about 20 older members who would love to correspond with younger folks this summer, and only 6 young people to do so at this moment. Email Kathy if interested at kunderwood@ucevanston.org.
Soulful Home: Compassion – Tons of Activities, stories, music, and more to explore on our theme this summer! Click here for ways to connect as a family to our faith!
High School Youth
Gathering on the Lawn – August 30, 1-2:30 pm. All high school youth are invited for an end-of-summer gathering on the lawn at UCE! More details to come!
For Adults
The Science of Well-Being – continues at 7 pm Tuesday evenings for those enrolled.
Parent and Family Resources
Check out this living document for resources on anti-racism. Feel free to add new ones that you find! Together, we can nurture the next generations and create an anti-racist society.
Want to take your leadership skills to the next level with a team of other UCE members?
We have our first registrant for the MidWest Leadership School (MWLS) for 2020! Our region is planning an excellent curriculum and is packaging it into an online opportunity spread over 4 Saturdays starting this fall. They suggest we put together a team of attendees to enhance and strengthen the lessons learned. The training is useful for those who want to become more skilled at leadership roles in the congregation or in the community. The cost may be covered entirely by a grant from the Endowment committee. There is only an adult school this year (18 and over). Check out more details here.
Contact Kathy Underwood or Shirley Adams if you want to know more about how this opportunity might work for you this year.