Last Week, our precious Chalice Children completed their unit about emotions. The Roots and Shoots Friends worked on their Gnome Village Project (see photo above). The Coming of Age group attended a retreat at Murray Grove Retreat and Renewal Center joining other UU Coming of Age groups from NJ, PA...

Last Week, our Chalice Children will share Irish blessings as they continue learning about respecting others’ inherent worth and dignity. The Roots and Shoots Friends will continue learning about the crisis of access to education for girls and continue preparing for their Middle Eastern banquet (to be held April 8). The...

Last Week, the Chalice Children learned about empathy, shared stories about how other people feel, and made friendship bracelets for others. The Roots and Shoots friends began learning about educational disparities in Afghanistan and Pakistan. They are learning that educating women and girls worldwide is critical, so they can contribute...

Last week, the Chalice Children learned about how being a good friend helps us live our Unitarian Universalist Principles, especially the first Principle (inherent worth and dignity of every person). The Roots and Shoots Friends continued their project to help homeless cats and Coming of Age class visited the Hindu Temple...

Last week, our Chalice Children’s session introduced kindness as a gift that can be freely given every day. They learned about the Golden Rule, which can be found in many faith traditions. The Roots and Shoots Friends worked on their project together and the Coming of Agers spent time with their...

Last week, our Chalice Children celebrated Valentine’s day as the Roots and Shoots friends had a wonderful time engaging in one of their favorite activities — making gnomes! Temple Beth El welcomed the Coming of Age Class to Friday night Shabbat services and on Sunday morning, the class had a lesson about our basic...

Last Sunday in Religious Exploration, the Chalice Children learned about our shared home of faith and made a chalice craft.  The Roots and Shoots friends welcomed Diane back from her journey to Oregon and California and the Coming of Age class had a lesson about Islam. This Sunday, Our Chalice Children...

Last Sunday in Religious Exploration: Our Chalice Children had their own Hawaiian luau and learned about the concept of “Ohana,” meaning family.  The Roots and Shoots friends enjoyed the first part of the film, “Dreamer,” inspired by the true story of an injured thoroughbred racehorse and the love of a family.  In preparation for...

Last week, The Chalice Children learned about the meaning of our chalice and made their own personal stained-glass chalices. The Roots and Shoots friends took apart disc drives.  The Coming of Age class began working with their mentors and the Youth Group talked about practicing integrity and honesty as we...

Last week, in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we had an intergenerational worship service.  Mill Creek participants of various generations shared their own personal letters to Martin Luther King. The congregation was deeply moved. We learned. We laughed…and we cried. It was an...

Last week during the Religious Exploration Hour, the Chalice Children welcomed the New Year with cool crafts and winter slime! The Roots and Shoots friends began putting their predictions in a Time Capsule. They will continue adding items to the time capsule throughout the month. Children may wish to bring...

Last Sunday, December 24 Last Sunday, Our Chalice Children learned about the story of the birth of Jesus and practiced how to be patient while waiting for the holiday to unfold. The Roots and Shoots Class explored peacemaking, and how each of us can find creative solutions to solve conflict...