This class on religious diversity is an introduction to the many faith traditions in our community. Field trips to sites of worship are planned. Students will reflect on the unique and universal aspects of religious experience as well as explore their own values and how they relate to other faith traditions.
September 16 Introduction to Neighboring Faiths and each other “What is Religion?”
September 23 UU History/Philosophy – Intern Minister, Megan Foley, Guest Speaker
Teacher Dedication in first few minutes of service.
September 30 Attend RRUC services (Megan Foley preaches)
October 7 VISIT All Souls Unitarian in downtown Washington, D.C.
October 14 THE SOURCES -- Sources from which UU Living Tradition is Drawn – Intern Minister, Megan Foley, Guest Speaker
October 21 NO REGULAR CLASS--MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Haunted House Planning
October 28 NO REGULAR CLASS – MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP setting up and breakdown for Haunted House for Halloween Party
November 4 Judaism- “What Do We Know about the Jewish Faith?” Pg 34
Daylight Savings Time Change-clocks back
November 11 Judaism “Exploring Judaism with a Guest pg 39
November 18 NO REGULAR CLASS- MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP TO
ALL SOULS FOOD DRIVE
November 25 All Ages Service about Famous UUs- No Regular Class-- Bazaar Stuff in classrooms
December 2 Judaism VISIT A TEMPLE/SYNAGOGUE
December 9 Early Christianity Plus Reformers and Protesters –Rev. Russ Savage, Guest Speaker
December 16 NO REGULAR CLASS – MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Winter Solstice Celebration of painting upper hall windows with solstice symbols
December 23 One service @10am-Pageant-No regular classes (Nursery available for babies & toddlers)
December 30 Mixed Age Classes in Fireside Room @ 9:15 & 11:15- No regular class
January 6 Christianity -- Ritual & Catholicism
January 13 Field Trip to Catholic or Protestant Church
January 20 Latter Day Saints – VISIT FROM MORMAN MISSIONARIES
January 27 NO REGULAR CLASS – MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
February 3 Islam - “In the Name of God” pg 98
February 10 Islam – Visitor
February 17 NO REGULAR CLASS – MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
February 24 Field Trip TO A MOSQUE
March 2 Hinduism and Yoga pg 182
March 9 NO REGULAR CLASS – MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Carnival Planning for Fellowship Dinners
March 16 Hinduism With Visitor pg 193
March 23 NO REGULAR CLASS- EASTER – All ages in Fireside Room
March 30 Buddhism and Zen pg. 186
April 6 Buddhism- Meditation with Visitor
April 13 Buddhism – TRIP TO TEMPLE AND PEACE GARDEN ON RIVER ROAD
April 20 Earth-Centered Spirituality – May Day Pagan Celebration with Visitors
Earth Day Activities at RRUC
April 27 Youth Led Service- No regular Class - Attend as a class or with families?
May 4 Earth-Centered Spirituality – Creating Your Own Service in the Meditation Circle
May 11 NO REGULAR CLASS – MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
May 18 Creating a Closing and Review