Families

Families at UUCM are cherished and served by the congregation in many ways. 

  • March 31st Easter – Flower communion – bring a flower to share
  • May 18th All Congregational Retreat with programs for kids and parents

Holiday Events outside of Sunday services throughout the Seasons

Each season brings several special Holiday events designed especially to include families.  

Samhain Celebration

On October 22nd we celebrated and Auction hosted by our teens and a pumpkin hunt for the younger kids. The Sunday before Thanksgiving November 19th, we hold our traditional telling of “Stone Soup” concluding with our kids serving a stone soup they have made. 

In the winter we gather after the first Sunday service in December to Deck the Halls with lots of crafts from snowflakes to wreaths for families to make.

Deck the Halls

Families are especially invited to early evening celebrations for Yule, the Winter Solstice December 21st, which starts at 4:30 pm with crafts celebrating the Winter Solstice. We conclude celebrating with a Solstice ritual of letting go and sending our hopes in the fire with the Yule log.

We will also have a service at 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve December 24th.  

Spring celebrations start off with Eostar (Spring Equinox) Egg Hunt. This year it will be on March 17th. Then we celebrate Easter with a Flower Communion and exploration of transformation through understanding the miracle of butterflies. We will also celebrate Beltane on May 5th.

Come join our all congregational retreat here at UUCM May 17th-19th. There will be programs for kids and parents especially on May 18th.

Off – Site Adventures

Family Camping trip June 7th-9th at Clear Lake State Park.

Contact revlynne@uumarin.org for more information.

Throughout the year families plan gatherings at their homes, and journeys to seasonal activities or events. Check back for more information.

For more information and ways to engage, please reach out to:

Rev. Lynne, Director of Family Ministries, at revlynne@uumarin.org
Debra Bright at debra@uumarin.org

Aaron Anderson at Aaron@uumarin.org

Luka Coole, Teen Coordinator, at Luka@uumarin.org