September DRE Report
Mon, Aug 30 2010 04:15
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We’ve gathered our SOS school supplies, we are wrapping up our summer programs for children and youth, many of our adult members are heading back to school and work at our local schools and universities. Fall has arrived! Even with our hot Southern California weather, we notice that the light is changing and the days are getting shorter.
Our children and youth have had a fun and educational summer. Children in the grades K-6 program have enjoyed a curriculum based on science experiments created and organized by our own Jennifer Abt. Thanks to Jennifer for the many hours of preparation, planning and scheduling she put into this effort. Our children explored icebergs and diving bells, radish vacuums, slime and quicksand, the water cycle, rocket science and more. We had guest teachers over the summer from the congregation, and many more parent volunteers to assist. It took everyone to give our children an exciting hands-on experience of the scientific experience. Thanks to you all. Lead teachers included Jennifer Abt, Maurice Giss, Dale Osborne & Tom Hogan, Keith Jenkins, Gabrielle Block, Jonathan Pearson-Magoon, Jacques Kilchoer and Mary Lundholm.
Merrie Lee Wooten took our grades 7-12 youth on field trips and brought in guest speakers that allowed them to experience other faiths. Kudos to our talented youth and Merrie Lee for the full service they put on exploring our seven principals and giving us a glimpse at the church of the future. They did a beautiful job and we are proud of them.
We also thank Summer al-Bayati for her transition work with our youth this spring and summer. Her years of service as Youth Advisor are greatly appreciated.
I look forward to an exciting fall in our Religious Education program. We have many talented people who are here for our youth and children. More teachers would be welcome to the program. You are not asked to teach every Sunday, so you will always have some open Sundays to attend the adult service. If you are interested in getting involved with our wonderful young people, please contact me for more information.
In Gratitude-
Rayna Hamre
Our children and youth have had a fun and educational summer. Children in the grades K-6 program have enjoyed a curriculum based on science experiments created and organized by our own Jennifer Abt. Thanks to Jennifer for the many hours of preparation, planning and scheduling she put into this effort. Our children explored icebergs and diving bells, radish vacuums, slime and quicksand, the water cycle, rocket science and more. We had guest teachers over the summer from the congregation, and many more parent volunteers to assist. It took everyone to give our children an exciting hands-on experience of the scientific experience. Thanks to you all. Lead teachers included Jennifer Abt, Maurice Giss, Dale Osborne & Tom Hogan, Keith Jenkins, Gabrielle Block, Jonathan Pearson-Magoon, Jacques Kilchoer and Mary Lundholm.
Merrie Lee Wooten took our grades 7-12 youth on field trips and brought in guest speakers that allowed them to experience other faiths. Kudos to our talented youth and Merrie Lee for the full service they put on exploring our seven principals and giving us a glimpse at the church of the future. They did a beautiful job and we are proud of them.
We also thank Summer al-Bayati for her transition work with our youth this spring and summer. Her years of service as Youth Advisor are greatly appreciated.
I look forward to an exciting fall in our Religious Education program. We have many talented people who are here for our youth and children. More teachers would be welcome to the program. You are not asked to teach every Sunday, so you will always have some open Sundays to attend the adult service. If you are interested in getting involved with our wonderful young people, please contact me for more information.
In Gratitude-
Rayna Hamre
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My First Post as the new DRE
Tue, Jul 27 2010 09:36
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As the new Director of Religious Education at OCUUC, I feel excited and honored to have such a central role in the life of our community. I look forward to getting to know each of our younger members and helping them on their journey as Unitarian Universalists, as well as our adult members.
My first week was a busy one. I met with our Religious Education Committee and participated in the annual Board retreat. I am so impressed by the caring and commitment of this community. I foresee a very exciting year ahead at OCUUC. I have heard so many creative ideas and activities suggested and there are some new faces on our leadership teams. I look forward to serving a dynamic and loving community in the months ahead!
Our fantastic Religious Education team has worked hard over the past year to provide quality exploration experiences for our children and youth. I would particularly like to thank the following people for their love, commitment, and time: Merrie Lee Wooten who has served as acting DRE and is serving as the chair of Religious Education for Children and Youth (RECY) committee; Summer Albayati-Dadah who has served as Youth Advisor; Randy Kokal who has served as the Sunday coordinator; Jacques Kilchoer for assisting with the RECY Weekly; and Jennifer Abt who created the spectacular science curriculum that our children and youth are exploring this summer. There are so many other people who contribute to the education of our children and youth. Thanks to all of you! We have much work and play ahead of us as we move through the summer months.
My first week was a busy one. I met with our Religious Education Committee and participated in the annual Board retreat. I am so impressed by the caring and commitment of this community. I foresee a very exciting year ahead at OCUUC. I have heard so many creative ideas and activities suggested and there are some new faces on our leadership teams. I look forward to serving a dynamic and loving community in the months ahead!
Our fantastic Religious Education team has worked hard over the past year to provide quality exploration experiences for our children and youth. I would particularly like to thank the following people for their love, commitment, and time: Merrie Lee Wooten who has served as acting DRE and is serving as the chair of Religious Education for Children and Youth (RECY) committee; Summer Albayati-Dadah who has served as Youth Advisor; Randy Kokal who has served as the Sunday coordinator; Jacques Kilchoer for assisting with the RECY Weekly; and Jennifer Abt who created the spectacular science curriculum that our children and youth are exploring this summer. There are so many other people who contribute to the education of our children and youth. Thanks to all of you! We have much work and play ahead of us as we move through the summer months.
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