The DRE Search Committee finished our survey, with the exception of getting data from our Youth Groups which is scheduled to occur in the next couple of Sundays. The results of the survey are available upon request. Please email us at: dre-search-committee@uuchelmsford.org if you would like a copy of our results. We will let you know when the Youth Group survey results are available.
Thank you, The DRE Search Team.
Welcome back to a new year at First Parish, and with a new year comes a new workshop rotation based upon this year’s theme of Our Jewish and Christian Heritage. On Sunday, our 1st-6th graders begin a new workshop rotation called Marketplace 29 AD and the Lifetime of Jesus. During this week’s Story for All Ages we talked about how Unitarian Universalists see Jesus as a spiritual guide, someone who gives us an example of how to love and welcome one another, and the importance of letting people know that they matter. The children and youth then went on to their workshops to explore what life was like for those who lived during the time of Jesus. Below, I have listed descriptions of each workshop, so that you will know what your child is learning each week.
In faith,
-Jill Hayes, REAA
Storytelling Workshop with Ruth Canonico
In this workshop, children and youth will discover what life was like in the in the middle east during 29 AD through the eyes of a marketplace storyteller. They will hear some of Jesus’ Parables, including the the Lost Piece of Silver-found, and The Good Samaritan, relating the themes of these tales both to the lives of our children in present times and to the Principals of Unitarian Universalism.
Metalworking Workshop with Frances Killam
In this workshop, children and youth will learn what the metalworking trade was like during the lifetime of Jesus, exploring the meaning of apprenticeship, and the processes of melting and forming metal. They will work together to create Etruscan chains.
Scribe Workshop with Tim O’Hara
In this workshop, children and youth will gain an understanding of the religious and practical role of the scribe in village life during the lifetime of Jesus. They will work with Tim to make ink and write with reed pens while they discuss the importance of recording the Talmuds.
Baking Workshop with Sue West
In this workshop, children and youth will discover what life was like for bakers during the lifetime of Jesus. They will bake their own creations while they discuss the importance of the baker during 29 AD.
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