Unitarian Universalist School of Magic and Wizardry

2007-2008

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We Are Magic Makers

Our religious education program is based on the premise we are all called to make magic in the world. Magic, in this sense, is understood as the result of combining one’s unique passions and talents and utilizing them for the larger good. It is our goal to empower our students to claim their roles as magic makers. To this end, all activities will be geared towards spiritual and ethical development, building self-esteem, encouraging cooperation & team-work, challenging oneself, fostering empathy, and, of course, having fun.

This Year’s Theme

Our focus for the year is God images. Kids of all ages will learn about a variety of understandings of God. For some, God is a metaphor for goodness and love. For others, God is a relational being. For still others, Goddess is the Earth. Our goal is to expose children to many different images of God (or Goddess) and to provide support as they develop and articulate their own beliefs about God.

Stories About God
(Ages 3-6)

The kids in this class will use the curriculum, “Stories About God,” written by Mary Anne Moore. The stories used reflect 3 basic themes: God is a oneness that can take many forms, God is love and worth that can take many forms, and God is mystery that can take many forms.

God Images
(Ages 7-12)

The kids in this class will use the curriculum, “God Images,“ by Mary Anne Moore. Lessons in three different units introduce Christian and Jewish God images, world religion God images, and modern science God images.

Youth

Youth are welcome to join the adults for the worship service, join a younger class, or meet informally with our religious education director. Periodically, special evening activities will be held for the youth, including our popular games nights.

Special Features:

Magic in Action: An opportunity to translate our religious values and beliefs into action. Frequently throughout the year, kids of all ages will bring their magic to the larger community, engaging in both local and international social action projects.

Flexible Classrooms: Our program is designed to be flexible, with activity choices that meet the needs of children of different ages and with varied learning styles.

House Placement for older students in one of four houses named after historical Unitarian Universalists who have demonstrated courage, love, creativity and persistence

Magic Tournament: 3 Sundays during the year. Self-confidence and group spirit will grow through the successful completion of challenges which require teamwork and cooperation.

Magic Month: A month when all members of the congregation engage in random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.

Enrollment

Our religious education classes take place during our regular Sunday worship at 10:30 AM. Classes end at approximately 11:45. The following classes are available:

• Nursery care is provided for children under 3 years of age.
• Stories About God (Ages 3-6)
• God Images (Ages 7-12)

To sign your child up for magic school, current members should fill out a registration form and mail it or bring it to church by Sept. 16. If you are new to our church, you can register your child on the first day of classes, Sunday, September 16, 2007, or any Sunday. There is a materials fee of $50 per child.

Our church is located at the corner of Main and Church Streets in Hudson, across from Town Hall. For more information, call our religious education director, Alice Anacheka-Nasemann: religiouseducation@ucmh.org.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create a positive learning environment which encourages and reflects our Unitarian Universalist Principles & Purposes, which affirm and promote:

• The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
• Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
• Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
• A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
• The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
• The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
• Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.