WELCOME FAMILIES, VISITORS, & NEWCOMERS
All Are Welcome
Summer Calendar
In person classes, meetings, and services have been suspended at USNF. Instead, we are providing resources for families to connect at home and opportunities to support each other over video conference. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get involved. 
Summer Classes and Opportunities
School of Wizardry: From June 29 through July 3, we are collaborating with the UU Church of Fort Meyers to offer an online School of Wizardry, rooted in UU values. 51 students from Arizona to Boston will be participating!
Community Summer Offerings: Programs will start on the week on July 6. RSVP for Zoom links. Please note that our policy is that there be two adults in our in person education programs. The following virtual programs have one adult facilitator. For this format, we request that parents and caregivers remain accessible and within earshot.
- Story Time, Monday at 10 am. Story Time with Vicki Baum-Hommes. Start your week with story time! Participants will have a chance to connect, check in, and hear a story. RSVP to Vicki for the Zoom link: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. https://www.facebook.com/events/592426168070404/
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Philosophy for Children, Wednesdays at 4 pm. Discussing Big Ideas through Picture Books with Tom Wartenberg. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Zoom information. Children of all ages are invited to a series of Zoom discussions of big ideas based on picture books. No previous experience is expected. The sessions will last approximately one hour and it is recommended but not required that children attend all 4 sessions. https://www.facebook.com/events/256812875747044/. After Tom reads a picture book to everyone, he will facilitate a discussion about important questions such as:
- Can you be brave even if you are scared?
- Should all members of a community contribute equally to the group’s well-being?
- Are there objective criteria for judging art works?
- Can discrimination ever be eliminated?
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Art Club, Friday at 3 pm. Come together for a check in and art activity, facilitated by youth and a young adult in our congregation. For an hour, participants will get to hang out, chat, and work on an art project. RSVP to Annika Johnson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. https://www.facebook.com/events/674754269742487/
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K-3 Introduction to D & D (Schedule to be determined). Play together in this game led by a junior youth student. Email Kate Kruckemeyer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., for schedule and links.
Family RE
Here are family worship packets that will take 20-30 minutes for your family to follow that provides opportunities for you to be present with each other and with your feelings:
- Summer Family Activity Packet
- Connecting with Each Other and With Nature
- Family Worship Packet: Being Present
- Family RE Activity Packet: Social Action Together
- Make Your Own Chalice Project
- Other projects are on our website: https://uunorthampton.org/education/curricula
They include a chalice lighting, links to songs, mindfulness activities, sharing, and a closing.
