Nursery. Open every Sunday that RE is running. No sign-up needed. Parents may drop off babies & toddlers aged 0-5 starting at 9:30am (to get to church on time). Children who are 5 may choose whether they’d like to be in the nursery or upstairs in RE. The program is staffed by Debby Adams and supported with help from teen RE Assistants.

RE Timing. Religious Exploration programs usually start in the Parish House at 10am, unless it’s otherwise noted (occasionally we start in the Sanctuary for a brief lesson first). We have programming each week (unless otherwise noted) for babies and children during churchtime. All are welcome!

January 5

Little OWL (for registered children in grades K-2): “Body Boundaries”
Participants will explore the importance of boundaries for physical touch. They will also learn about secrets, permission for touch, and unwanted touch. (this lesson is a trauma informed, research-based approach to child sexual abuse prevention)

Middle RE (for children in K-2 not registered for OWL and grades 3-5): “The More We Get Together”
Through the story of the Ant & the Grasshopper, we’ll explore how people contribute to a community, and how our faith is embodied through service. We will also use a “treasure hunt” model to find & recognize people in our congregation who volunteer in many ways.

Interfaith Breakfast Club: “Buddhism”
Over breakfast, 6th & 7th graders will be introduced to Buddhism. Speakers- Joan Kimball & Ben Wells.

We will also be visiting a Buddhist Temple in February. Families and others who are interested are welcome to come, too! Location & Date TBA.

Teen Service Group. Sorting & Pizza Party! 4-6pm in the Parish House
We’ll host teens from First Parish in Concord and get together to sort all donations for our CityReach trip! Afterward, we’ll play some games & have pizza!

8th grade OWL. 7- 8:30pm in the Stearns Room
Topic: “Sexuality, Social Media & the Internet”

January 10-11

CityReach!

Our teens will travel to Boston for our annual overnight program through CityReach, a program that teaches teens about urban issues and homelessness. For more information, please reach out to Lora Venesy.

January 12

All Ages Program (Children of any age are welcome to join us!): Lunar New Year!

Today, we will learn more about the Lunar New Year and Chinese Zodiac (hint: it’s the year of the Snake) and- we’ll create offerings for the Lions, who will be visiting us on Jan. 26^th!

8th grade OWL. 7- 8:30pm in the Stearns Room
Topic: “Bullying, Bystander, & Postponement”

January 15

FCC MLK event with RJA & Beehive

January 19

No Religious Exploration | MLK Weekend

Although there is no programming today, we will provide resources, event ideas and activities for those interested in learning more and participating in events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr!

January 26

Intergenerational Worship Service. Join us for a very exciting day, as we welcome traditional Lion Dancers to help us ring in the Lunar New Year during church! It will be a very festive event! There will also be a program given by the Lion Dancers after their performance for all who wish to participate!

8th grade OWL. 7- 8:30pm in the Stearns Room
Topic: “Consent, Relationships, Lovemaking”