 Director's Note
I'm so grateful that you are a learner! As we wrap up the 2018-19 Soul School year this Sunday (with a celebration, I might add!), I am reminded of the myriad benefits that continuous learning and evolution provide. Every time that we (or our children) learn and practice something new our brains become stronger -- structurally stronger. Not to get too technical, but the white matter of our brains (myelin) becomes more dense and improves our brain's ability to perform. When we feed ourselves a steady diet of learning, the paths of communication within our brains stay healthy longer, staving off mental decline. Learning gives us physical energy through the endorphins created. No doubt about it ... learning is a good thing. And it doesn't end with the last day of school. Keep it going. Learn a new language or skill. Go to a museum or gallery. Explore nature. Light up your brain with positive input. You and your family will not only be smarter and more accomplished, but you'll be excited to learn more. It's a habit you won't want to break. We look forward to keeping the learning going this summer for our young people in Summer Cool!
Three Summer Cool Specialist Slots Still Available: During the summer months, we offer a different cool, interactive class each week for our K-8th grade students. Will it be Art? Yoga? Puppetry? Music? Dance? Cooking? Acting? Crafts? Gardening? It all depends on our Summer Cool Specialists! What engaging hobby or activity can you share with our Soul School one Sunday this summer? Do you know someone with an activity they could share? Contact Kate or look for the sign up sheet in the Atrium.
This Week's Angel Affirmation: "Learning does not begin in school, neither must it end there. Learning is a lifelong journey."
Blessings,
Rev. Kate Jordan, LUT, CSE
Youth and Family Ministry Director
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This Sunday in Soul School
Soul School starts at 10:25 am, with our Sacred Circle, where we share the Daily Word, our affirmations for the week, and our Love Offerings. Please sign-in your child(ren) in the Garden Room by 10:20 am, so we can get started on time.
Unitots (Infant - Pre-K): Loving childcare in a free-play environment.
Unikids (K - 2), Unitweens (3 - 5), Uniteens (6-8) and YOU (9 -12):
Soul School Year-End Wrap Party: We celebrate another wonderful school year by revisiting some of the best activities from each class -- and enjoy some tasty treats. Come party with us!
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UNS Potluck Barbecue Picnic on August 25 after the Service
Fun, food, and fellowship. UNS provides the hot dogs, burgers, and veggie burgers; you sign up to supply buns, salads, sides, desserts, or beverages. The sign up sheet will go up in July. We're also looking for event volunteers (set-up, grillers, clean-up), so look for that sign-up sheet, too!
There will be games and prizes for the kids. Uniteens and YOUers can earn service hours for events by running the games, and should see Kate if interested.
One of the most fun activities of the year, and a great farewell to the summer. Put it on your family's calendar today!
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Summer Cool Schedule for July and August
During the summer, we give our Soul School teachers a break and offer Summer Cool, different interactive and fun classes each Sunday. The classes are taught by our Summer Cool 'Specialists' (people who share a talent, skill, or hobby), with Kate assisting.
Here's what we've got scheduled so far:
July 7: Cool Cooking with Jan
July 14: Puppy Power Art & Games with Jeannine
July 21: Qi Gong with Gemma
July 28:
Aug. 4: Peace by Piece Art with Piper
Aug. 11:
Aug. 18:
Aug. 25: Reiki Healing Energy with Jasmine
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