RE Notes

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Need To Cool Your Jets?

Feeling a little too revved up at church? Need to calm down a bit? Take a tip from our JET PIG, Bartlet, and head to our new “Cool Your Jets” Sensory Room (room 13). 

Thanks to Special Education teacher, Becca Sparks, we have transformed our old archives room into a sensory room complete with materials and activities designed to help regulate our nervous systems.

JET PIG is a pneumonic  we use to help remember and name our UU Values of Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence and Generosity all based in Love.

Sensory regulation tips and techniques are woven through our curriculum on mindfulness and meditation this year. It is more possible to be our best selves in the world when our bodies are calm & our nervous systems are well regulated.

As we are learning about how we can best reregulate ourselves when we become too revved up or overwhelmed, we now have some supports built in at church to help.

All ages are invited to pay a visit to our new “Cool Your Jets” sensory room to check it out!

Blessed Be, Diane Melvin Religious Education Director

Children’s Religious Education

1st Sundays – Specialty Classes – 1st—6th graders choose the activity in which they wish to participate. Choices vary monthly; they often include arts & crafts, interactive games, cooking/baking and large motor games and activities.

2nd & 3rd Sundays – Age based lessons on learning and practicing mindfulness and meditation. Captivating stories combined with meaningful discussions and engaging activities.

4th Sundays – Adventure, Wonder & Exploration (AWE) Labs for 1-6th graders – Children can rotate at their own pace through a variety of interactive stations designed to practice and hone their mindfulness skills.

RE Schedule for January 2026

  • Nursery Care Provided- Every Sunday 10:00-12:30
     
  • Preschool/Kindergarten
    • Jan 4 –  Family and Love
    • Jan 11 – Anger and Forgiveness
    • Jen 18 – Compassion
    • Jan 25 – Listening
  • 1st-6th Grades
    • Jan 4- Specialty Classes
    • Jan 11 – Anger and Forgiveness
    • Jan 18 – Compassion
    • Jan 25 – AWE Labs
  • 7/8th Grade OWL
    • Jan 4 – Specialty Classes
    • Jan 11 – Healthy Relationships
    • Jan 18 – Social Media and Internet
    • Jan 25 – Bullying and Bystanders
  • 9-12th Grade
    • Jan 4 – Youth Group Sunday
    • Jan 11 – Self Compassion
    • Jan 18 – Self Compassion vs. Self-Esteem
    • Jan 25 – Youth Group