March is here! That means spring is right around the corner! It is also Women’s History Month. It marks a month for recognizing important women who have changed the face of history. Let’s look at some of the important women in our lives, in our lifetime, and those who have paved the way before us. There are so many influential women in the Bible- some commonly remembered as well as those less known, but just as important. This month in RE, we will explore the world’s important women, both ones we know and admire, as well as some we’ll learn more about!
Who will you remember this month? We will be creating a board in the Parish Hall to hold up women who are important to us! All are encouraged to come by and add names, photos, pictures, etc. of women who have made an impact on the world or in our individual lives. For more information or questions, reach out to Lora at lora@fplincoln.org.
Family Friendly Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month:
- Women’s Heritage Trails (self guided trail maps HERE)
- Revolutionary Women Tours throughout March (HERE)
- Black Women in Science at the Discovery Museum- March 16, 1- 2:30pm (HERE)
- Punk Aerobics with Hilken Mancini at the Discovery Museum- March 23 from 11-12noon. (HERE)
- Female art exhibits at the MFA, ICA or PEM
Enjoy these amazing films that celebrate girls & women!
- Jane
- Whale Rider
- Little Women
- Moana
- The Joy Luck Club
- Harriet
- Hidden Figures
- Akeelah and the Bee
Sunday Activities in March
March 3 – Bread Making & Breaking
After a Time for All Ages with Reverend Kit Novotny, kids will head up the hill to bake bread with Mary Gaylord, Katy Walker, and Kit while learning about ritual and communion!
March 10 – Bible Women and Communion
Children will begin in the Parish House with Lora where we will explore Bible stories that involve women. We hope to learn more about women we’ve heard about, as well as new ones we haven’t! Afterward, we’ll head down to the sanctuary to participate in communion with our homemade bread!
March 17 – Women in Watercolor
How have certain women impacted our lives? Who are they and what makes them important to us? Today, we will explore these important women and create their images with Mary Stechschulte.
March 24 – Social Action Sunday
We will start this important day by learning more about local non-profit organizations and how caring, serving and supporting these organizations directly connects to our values and principles. Children will begin during RE and continue as families and friends join us after service. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!!
March 31 – Easter Sunday
Happy Easter! We invite all children to attend service in the sanctuary today. We will have activity packets available and… there will be a fun-filled Easter egg Hunt following service!
Other Kid/Family Events in March:
- Conversations on Tap: March 4th at 7:30pm at the Tack Room “Talking with your kids about Current Events”. All are welcome.
- Youth Sunday- 1st Planning meeting: Monday, March 11th at 7pm. Join us in the Parish House for an hour as we begin planning for our youth-led Sunday service! Sign up here- https://fplincoln.breezechms.com/form/89b4e6
- OWL dates: March 24th 7- 8:30pm
- Roots & Shoots dates: March 11th & 25th 3:15- 4:45pm
- Youth Trip to Household Goods: March 16th 12-4pm. We will meet at the Parish House & carpool for a fun afternoon of volunteering again this year! Sign up here- https://fplincoln.breezechms.com/form/87de85
- Candlelight Vigil for Children of War: March 20th at 6pm
First Parish in Lincoln Youth Programs Committee is organizing an opportunity for children and families to acknowledge the death toll that war takes on innocent children, specifically in Gaza and Israel.
Families, along with their children, are invited to create a bird in memory of a child who has died in Gaza through a project called Birds of Gaza (www.birdsofgaza.com). Families are also welcome to create a bird in memory of a child lost in Israel.
Craft kits with various supplies to create a bird will be available for pick-up starting Wed. February 28th outside the side door of the Stone Church (14 Bedford Rd.). Feel free to use your own materials as well.
The YPC will be hosting an interfaith candlelight vigil for all children lost in the Palestinian and Israeli communities on Wednesday, March 20th at 6pm outside the sanctuary (4 Bedford Rd). Children are asked to bring the bird they create and are welcome to say the name of the child they created it in honor of- a short prayer will be offered. The vigil will be appropriate for all ages. All are welcome. https://fplincoln.org/event/candlelight-vigil-for-children-of-war/
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