This Sunday in Religious Exploration we will be running our annual drive and Thanksgiving “Fixing Bag” assembly for our upcoming food pantry distribution.  We serve a record amount of families all year round, but during the holidays, the need increases.

This is a one -room event for grades 1 and above.  Spirit Play will be in their classroom, but are encouraged to participate in the church collection parade during the regular “Change for Change” collection time.   Please bring some of the (non-perishable) items that you would like to see on your OWN Thanksgiving table:  potatoes, cranberry, squash, gravy, green beans, dessert bread kits.

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Join us for Religious Exploration Classes on Sunday November 8th at 10am.  We’ll be talking about the healing magic that happens when you show your light of kindness. And speaking of lights, we’ll also be exploring Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.  All classes meet in their respective classrooms!

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Please join us for Religious Exploration classes on Sunday November 1st at 10am.   The classes will be discovering the theme of healing and discovering how your good memories can help you deal with any kind of loss.  We’ll be making a memory tree for all classes to add to.

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On Sunday October 25th 10am, we’ll hold our annual Trick or Treat for UNICEF event plus carnival.  This will happen for all classes together during the service.

Children are encouraged to come dressed (in non-scary, appropriate) costumes and bring their own coins. Then, we “Trick or Treat” with our UNICEF boxes up and down our church pews. After, the Halloween Parade will walk to Fellowship Hall to see how much money they have collected for UNICEF and learn a little bit about that outreach program.  All this hard work gives them entrance to the fair which consists of simple games and activities set up in fellowship hall – the Questing Year class will assist all carnival goers! Parents of Spirit Play age may want to attend a portion of the carnival for their childs’ comfort.

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Please join us for RE on Sunday October 18th at 10am. Our topic: Treat Everyone with Dignity.  All classes will meet in their own classrooms and we ask that families assist with bringing goodies for coffee hours and items for our CROP WALK bake sale.  Please let me know how you can help!!

Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration

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On Sunday October 11th 10am, all classes grades 1 and up will meet together in Fellowship Hall to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Sunday here at UUCW. Spirit Play (pre-k and k) will meet in their own classroom. Robin will lead an activity called “Don’t Make Me Over”, discovering the indigenous collage artist Jeffrey Gibson.  Children will have the opportunity to design a garment (on paper) which expresses something about who we are as an individual. These will be displayed upon completion for the congregation to view!

Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration

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October 4th 10am- Classes begin for all participants in the Religious Exploration Program!  On this day, the classes will be split into class spaces by grades. We will guide your child to the correct class!

Spirit Play- pre-k and K– classroom 1

Explorers-grades 1-3- Fellowship Hall

Builders- grades 4 and 5– Classroom 3

Questing Year- grades 6-8 Classroom 2

Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration

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 POP-UP YOUTH GROUP! Highschool teens grades 9-12 and graduates from Coming of Age 25/26. PLEASE REGISTER to be on the POP-UP email and text group to hear about a POP-UP Youth Group meeting or event.  Our first event is on October 4th  Stay tuned for details!  Most events will take place on Sunday later afternoon/early evenings and will occur with a minimum of 5 participants RSVP-ing.  For more info, contact Robin uucwre@gmail.com

Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration

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Religious Exploration at UUCW begins this Sunday, September 27th at 10 am with a group event featuring Animal Adventures.

Classes break out and begin on October 4th 10am!

Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration

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Please RSVP at bit.ly/pizzaUUCW or scan QR code.  We can’t wait to see you all in September!  Bring  friends who may be interested in Religious Exploration info for our 2026/27 year…… and pizza!

Robin Mitzcavitch, Director of Religious Exploration

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