Come and participate in a multigenerational gathering and share in fun, food, and faith!
Join us on the first Friday of every month to explore a new way to strengthen UU identity at home through fun activities and fellowship for all ages.
This month we share ways to “Choose a Family Charity”
Friday, November 4th, 2011
5:30pm-7:30pm
UUCF Social Hall
Come and share your ideas and build community!
A pizza dinner will be provided. Please help us prepare: RSVP by calling 232-4023, by email director-lifespanlearning@uuflint.org or by signing up in the social hall following Sunday services.
Our UU Principles call us to work toward a fair and peaceful world with peace, liberty and justice for all. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is a good time to shift our focus to sharing our plenty with others. Here are some fun and simple ways for UUs of all ages to give back:
For resources, a list of charities, and book ideas, visit www.uuathome.com and join the discussion!
Are you interested in volunteering to make this event a success? Contact Amy Peterson Derrick director-lifespanlearning@uuflint.org
Our UU Principles call us to work toward a fair and peaceful world with peace, liberty and justice for all. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is a good time to shift our focus to sharing our plenty with others. Here are some fun and simple ways for UUs of all ages to give back:
- Start with a book! Sometimes starting the conversation is as easy as learning about a new cause or sharing a picture book about giving with a child.
Have a discussion: What does “social justice” mean to you?
- Identify your passions: Is there a child in your family who is particularly crazy about animals? Or maybe your family cares deeply about adoption or foster care. Finding the right organization can make all the difference
- Discover the best way to help: Call the organizations that you are interested in helping; does the local soup kitchen need money or do they need people to help serve food?
- Go Local: Choosing a local organization allows your family to not only give money to a cause, but also allows you to learn much more about the organization and make a difference in your own back yard.
- Giving (instead of Gifts): If you are hosting a holiday party ask guests to consider making a small donation to your organization. Or instead of buying gifts in excess, make a commitment as a family to buy less and give more!
For resources, a list of charities, and book ideas, visit www.uuathome.com and join the discussion!
Are you interested in volunteering to make this event a success? Contact Amy Peterson Derrick director-lifespanlearning@uuflint.org
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