Magical Happenings for Dec. 17, 2006
from Alice Anacheka-Nasemann, Director of Religious Education

Today’s Classes:
Nursery (0-2) Adult Volunteer with Kelly Anne Smith

• Pre-School-Kindergarten: Adult Volunteer with Chelsea. The kids will begin a countdown to Christmas and learn about the Christmas story.
• 1st- 6th Grades: Lauren, Jennifer & Jackie. Students will continue to learn about the Unitarian Universalist principle of affirming justice, equity and compassion.
• 7th-9th Grades: Alan & Alice. Students learn about Christianity and the reformation.

NEXT SUNDAY: For Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, we will have childcare only for the morning service. Older kids are welcome to stay upstairs for a story-based program. Kids of all ages are welcome to join us at the evening service, which will feature candle lighting and Christmas carols.

CHILD PICK-UP: Parents, please remember to pick up your child (through 6th grade) from his or her classroom at 11:45. Alice will ring a bell to remind you to do so at the appropriate time.

COFFEE HOUR & CHILDCARE: Our babysitters will be available in the parish hall until 12:20 to play games and make simple crafts with kids for the first part of coffee hour.

FAMILY & ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

• PLAYGROUP: Our playgroup meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 at church. Please invite your friends!
• SECRET ELVES: The secret elves program begins today. Cubbies are set up in the parish hall for the anonymous exchange of treats, cards and gifts. Secret elf identities will be revealed on Sunday, January 14.
• GUEST AT YOUR TABLE: There are plenty of boxes available if you would like to welcome a “guest at your table” to support the important work of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. Boxes will be due back at church on Sunday, January 14. For more information or for a box, see Alice during coffee hour.
• SOAP FOR SALE: Support the charitable efforts of the kids in our classes and buy handmade soap, candles or fuse bead ornaments. 50% of proceeds will be donated to our church, 50% of proceeds to a local animal shelter, as determined by a vote of the children.