Welcome to 6th grade Rites of Passage
Dear Families,
I hope your 6th graders' participation in the Rites of Passage class will help them lean into their church community and the love of their families as they move into the years ahead. If you have feedback, suggestions or questions please contact me at [email protected] or 612-825-1701 x111.
Warmly,
Lauren Wyeth, Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries
I hope your 6th graders' participation in the Rites of Passage class will help them lean into their church community and the love of their families as they move into the years ahead. If you have feedback, suggestions or questions please contact me at [email protected] or 612-825-1701 x111.
Warmly,
Lauren Wyeth, Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries
Rites of Passage Sessions, Homework Links and Events, 2020
Jan 12, Session 1: Intro to Rites of Passage
Homework, session 1: UU History (due Jan 26)
Jan 19, Dr. King Sunday Youth-friendly worship service
Jan 26, Session 2: A Brief History of Unitarian Universalism *Homework 1 due!*
Family info meeting, 10:45-11:05 a.m. or 12:30-12:50 p.m.
Homework, session 2: Deliver Rites of Passage info (due Feb 2)
Feb 2, Session 3: UU Principles and Sources *Homework 2 due!*
Feb 9, Session 4: Listening as Spiritual Practice
Homework, session 4: Guided Conversation (due Feb 23)
Feb 16, Presidents’ weekend Youth-friendly worship service
Feb 23, Special class: Let’s Get Real, part 1 Video/discussion *Homework 4 due!*
Mar 1, Special class: Let’s Get Real, part 2 Video/discussion
Mar 8, Session 5: New Responsibilities & Privileges
Homework, session 5: Responsibility & Privilege Covenant AND adults email photos to Lauren (BOTH due May 3)
Mar 15, Session 6: Spiritual Practices, part 1
Homework, session 6: Exploring Spiritual Practice (due Apr 19)
Mar 22, Session 7: Spiritual Practices, part 2
Mar 29, Spring break No RE classes; childcare for nursery to 5th gr. only
Apr 5, Spring break No RE classes; childcare for nursery to 5th gr. only
Apr 12, Easter Multigenerational worship service
Apr 19, Session 8: The Elevator Speech, part 1 *Homework 6 due!*
Apr 26, Session 9: The Elevator Speech, part 2
May 3, Session 10: Prep for Rites of Passage ceremony *Homework 5 due!*
May 8-9, Rites of Passage: The Big Event!
Fri, 6-8 p.m.: Family potluck & Rites of Passage ceremony
Fri, 8 p.m.-Sat, 8 a.m.: 6th grade youth overnight at church
Sat, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.: Bake and set up Coming of Age reception
Sat, 3-5 p.m.: Attend Coming of Age service
May 10, Rites of Passage final activity
Youth Only! Walk to Dunn Brothers during your regular RE time
Participation is optional, to be decided by each family
May 17, Youth Sunday Attend youth-led worship service
Jan 12, Session 1: Intro to Rites of Passage
Homework, session 1: UU History (due Jan 26)
Jan 19, Dr. King Sunday Youth-friendly worship service
Jan 26, Session 2: A Brief History of Unitarian Universalism *Homework 1 due!*
Family info meeting, 10:45-11:05 a.m. or 12:30-12:50 p.m.
Homework, session 2: Deliver Rites of Passage info (due Feb 2)
Feb 2, Session 3: UU Principles and Sources *Homework 2 due!*
Feb 9, Session 4: Listening as Spiritual Practice
Homework, session 4: Guided Conversation (due Feb 23)
Feb 16, Presidents’ weekend Youth-friendly worship service
Feb 23, Special class: Let’s Get Real, part 1 Video/discussion *Homework 4 due!*
Mar 1, Special class: Let’s Get Real, part 2 Video/discussion
Mar 8, Session 5: New Responsibilities & Privileges
Homework, session 5: Responsibility & Privilege Covenant AND adults email photos to Lauren (BOTH due May 3)
Mar 15, Session 6: Spiritual Practices, part 1
Homework, session 6: Exploring Spiritual Practice (due Apr 19)
Mar 22, Session 7: Spiritual Practices, part 2
Mar 29, Spring break No RE classes; childcare for nursery to 5th gr. only
Apr 5, Spring break No RE classes; childcare for nursery to 5th gr. only
Apr 12, Easter Multigenerational worship service
Apr 19, Session 8: The Elevator Speech, part 1 *Homework 6 due!*
Apr 26, Session 9: The Elevator Speech, part 2
May 3, Session 10: Prep for Rites of Passage ceremony *Homework 5 due!*
May 8-9, Rites of Passage: The Big Event!
Fri, 6-8 p.m.: Family potluck & Rites of Passage ceremony
Fri, 8 p.m.-Sat, 8 a.m.: 6th grade youth overnight at church
Sat, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.: Bake and set up Coming of Age reception
Sat, 3-5 p.m.: Attend Coming of Age service
May 10, Rites of Passage final activity
Youth Only! Walk to Dunn Brothers during your regular RE time
Participation is optional, to be decided by each family
May 17, Youth Sunday Attend youth-led worship service