RE Notes

Religious Education KICK-OFF

We are so excited to welcome all preschoolers through high schoolers to our religious education program at People’s Church this year!

We have a fun and meaningful opportunities for spiritual growth and learning as well as to deepen connections with one another and within our congregation.

2025-26 RE Committee Members: clock wise from left, Joe Tourtois, Chris Moore, Bird Stilson, Dan Bair, Rowan Jakobah, Diane Melvin, Lenore Yager, Jen Dosca-Koehler
Not pictured: Jen Rice and Jackie Himelright

Using Mindfulness and Meditation our children and youth will gain opportunities to cultivate spiritual depth and resilience as well as gain practical skills to help them remain in tune with their bodies and spirits. We aspire to offer them tools to help regulate their nervous system to increase feeling grounded, calm and centered .

Some of the weekly topics include wise speech, listening, patience, generosity, equanimity, anger & forgiveness, compassion, friends, kindness and interconnectedness with the web of life.

We are looking forward to a another year of gathering, connecting, learning and growing together!

Blessed Be, Diane Melvin Religious Education Director


Adventure Wonder & Exploration Labs

On the 4th Sunday of each month we are excited to offer our new A.W.E. Labs to 1st-6th graders.
AWE Lab Goals include:

  • To expand/deepen intergenerational connections
  • To provide creative/artistic/interactive activities
  • To better minister to children who appreciate:
    • Independent Choices
    • Hands on Activities
    • Rotating Stations
    • Large motor movement

Mystic Lake Middle School UU Retreat For 6th-9th grade youth

October 17-19, 2025

Enjoy playing games, a challenge course, archery, wagon ride, nature hike, wilderness survival skills, Gaga ball, campfire & S’mores with UU youth from across the region!
Register Here: https://forms.gle/fmqjsq5DvoZcJsuw6