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Faith Development newsletter

Hello, Parents and Guardians of First UU:


Tomorrow will be a Chalice Choice Sunday and an early session for OWL. 


OWL students should head straight to their classroom for a 10 am start.


In Chalice Choice, children and youth will choose from among several Samhain/Halloween/Harvest themed activities. 


Exploration groups return on November 2nd.


We are very happy to announce that we have a new Family Programs assistant, see below for details! 

My name is Mo (they/them), and I'm the new Family Programs Assistant! It's only my second week, but I've already felt so warmly welcomed into this community. I've loved meeting some of you so far, and I'm excited to keep building relationships with all of you wonderful peoples & families.


A little bit about me: I’m originally from Boston and moved to Burlington in 2023 after graduating from Oberlin College, where I studied Environmental Studies and Africana Studies with a focus in agriculture, food justice, and community sustainability. I care deeply about community organizing in its many forms, as it fuels my vision of a better world and keeps me grounded in hope & our collective humanity.


I've had the privilege of working with learners of all ages and whether I’m teaching, facilitating, mentoring, or—as I am now— working as an early childhood educator, my goal is to always create safe and empowering spaces alive with possibility. Outside of work, I love growing & sharing food, crafting, dancing and being outdoors.


I’m really grateful to be here supporting the important work of our Faith Development program. I’m endlessly inspired by practices of community care (which FUUSB embodies on so many levels) and believe we all have a role in the ecosystem of social change. Please feel free to come say hello, introduce yourself, or ask me anything—I’m still learning the ins and outs of my role, and I’m excited to make space for connection along the way.


Upcoming Sundays

October 26

9:45- Childcare Available in the Nursery

10:00- Worship in the Sanctuary

10:00- 4/5 OWL in SBA Room

10:15- Chalice Choice Activities

11:10- Coffee Hour

November 2:

9:45- Childcare Available in the Nursery

10:00- Family Chapel in the Community Room

10:15- Building UU Values, Crossing Paths, YUUTH

11:10- Coffee Hour

11:15- OWL Lunch in Arc Gallery

11:30- All-Youth Lunch in Dix

11:45- Owl Session in SBA, OWL Parent Circle in WYJ

November 9:

9:45- Childcare Available in the Nursery

10:00- Worship in the Sanctuary

10:15- Building UU Values, Crossing Paths, YUUTH

11:10- Coffee Hour

November 16:

9:45- Childcare Available in the Nursery

10:00- Multigenerational Worship with special guest

11:10- Coffee Hour

November 23:

9:45- Childcare Available in the Nursery

10:00- Worship in the Sanctuary

10:00- 4/5 OWL in SBA Room

10:15- Chalice Choice Activities

11:10- Coffee Hour

November 30:

9:45- Childcare Available in the Nursery

10:00- Worship in the Sanctuary

10:00- 4/5 OWL in SBA Room

10:15- Chalice Choice Activities

11:10- Coffee Hour

Erika Reif, erika@uusociety.org

Director of Lifespan Faith Development

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Mo Singletary, mo@uusociety.org

Family Programs Assistant