Read about February's Spiritual Challenge
by Sierra-Marie Gerfao, Director of Religious Education for Children and Youth
Religious Education Survey Results
Thank you to the eleven families that have responded to the Religious Education survey about the 2022-2023 year. If you have children or youth in your household and have not yet responded, … read more.
Dear Congregation,
This month we will begin undertaking an experiment with a model of religious education that is multigenerational. It feels important to point out that multigenerational religious education is nothing new. I am writing this column during Passover, and I am remembering that Seders are … read more.
Important Announcement About Sunday Services and Religious Education
Beginning Sunday, May 1st and going through at least part of June, we will be experimenting with integrating Religious Education for children into Sunday services instead of having children go to separate programs during the services. … read more.
Dear Congregation,
Though I have been following the news and had certainly been tracking a number of pieces of upsetting legislation, I was stunned to read a message from the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Side With Love campaign that at this time … read more.
by Sierra-Marie Gerfao, Director of Religious Education for Children and Youth
Upcoming In Children and Youth Religious Education (RE): As of April 3rd , masks are optional for those participating in our children and youth programs.
April 3: K-8th Regular Religious Education programming; Ropes Course for High … read more.
Sierra-Marie-Garfao / Director of Religious Education
Dear Congregation,
A little less than a year ago I wrote to you to say that “the method is the message.” Now I want to write the same thing to you as part of planting a seed that I hope will … read more.
We look forward to returning to in-person services and simultaneous indoor Religious Education. We anticipate this return to take place sometime this month. The following is based on a return mid-month and is subject to change.
February 6: Family Dinner on ZoomFebruary 13: “Share the Love” … read more.
Dear Congregation,
One of the things you may remember me saying repeatedly last year while we were having services online-only is “children are always in the room.” Computer, tablet, and phone cameras don’t necessarily show us who is in the room, so it felt important … read more.
On-site organic gardening
Celebrations of holidays from diverse traditions
Activities for young people
Participation in multigenerational worship services
Coming of Age Ceremony
Story telling
Here is a link to current programs and news!
We welcome visiting families, children of members, and everyone in between. At UU Danbury, we … read more.
Dear Congregation,
I want to speak frankly about a difficult topic, and I want to give you advance notice that my message here includes discussion of threats of school shootings. Please take care of yourself in the way that makes sense for you. The purposes … read more.
