Story: September 9th at sundown marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish celebration of the ten high holy days. We will read When the Chickens Went on Strike, by Erica Silverman.
Background info: check out my special article on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for more information on how we celebrate these high holy days as Unitarian Universalists.
The details about Sunday morning:
Babies – 4 year olds
- chalice lighting and joys & concerns
- play inside in our very popular wooden kitchen.
- play outside.
- Volunteers pretty please! re@beaconuu.com
Kindergarten- grade 3
- Symbolic meanings of Rosh Hashanah food with some samples!
- Play outside
Grades 4-8
- Meditation on Forgiveness and ceremony
- Play outside
What you can do this week at home:
If you are unable to join us, feel free to use these links and resources to create a faith formation opportunity in your own home this week.
- Here are some coloring pages for Rosh Hashana
- What are some traditional foods eaten at Rosh Hashanah celebrations?
I hope to see your family on Sunday! Let me know if I can be supportive to you in any other way! I am here for you.
All my best with blessings,
Amy