Roots & Wings

On January 5th, we held a parents and caregivers meeting to discuss Children’s Faith Development. A heartfelt thank you to those who were able to attend. We spent time reviewing the Sunday morning schedule, laying the groundwork for a Live Oak UU Children’s Choir, and planning Children’s Social Justice Action Projects for the upcoming year.

We’ve realized that while having classes before the service works well for our youngest, it can be challenging for families with children of varying ages, and we may miss welcoming visitors. To create a more inclusive and manageable morning, we’ve decided to return to holding children’s Faith Development classes after the service, from 11:15 to 12:15. Please remember to sign in and sign out your children in their designated classrooms:

• Nursery (0-3.5ish): Room 109
• Chalice Children (3.5ish-6): Room 111
• Lego ValUUes (2nd-5th grade): Room 201
• Youth (6th-12th grade): Room 209

We’re excited to announce that the Live Oak UU Children’s Choir will begin on February 2nd. The choir will meet in place of regular classes in Room 205. More details can be found below.

This Sunday is the Band Service, and we want to inform you that two of the many song performances will address gun violence in honor of the Vidas Robadas installation. They will be performed near the end of the service. We’ve included links to these songs so you can listen ahead and decide what’s best for your family. Walking and talking to your children about the Vidas Robadas display and the lyrics to the songs can be a valuable opportunity to start age-appropriate conversations with your children about gun violence. With the prevalence of active shooter drills and stop-the-bleed training in schools, beginning these discussions early can be beneficial in helping our kids feel safe and to know that their church and the adults around them are working to make the world a kinder place.. If you’re looking for tips on how to approach these difficult topics, consider joining the Soulful Parenting Support Group, which meets on the first Saturday of each month, and check out our Parenting Resource Google Folder here. (Talking to Kids about Hard Things Folder) The Nursery will be available if you decide your child/ren are not ready to hear this music yet.

If you have any questions about Faith Development, please feel free to reach out to me at dlfd@liveoakuu.org.

Warmly,
Chris

Music for this Sunday

"If it were up to me". https://youtu.be/Op7agdIFOGY

“The Flower” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0N5OEpxbFY&ab_channel=MichaelFranti%26Spearhead

January 18

• 9:00 - 11:00 am: Parents of Young Children Play Group
  Location: LOUU Library/Nursery
  Details: Support & social group for grown-ups & kids aged 0 - 6 years old. Childcare provided by our staff.

January 19

• 9:45 - 12:45 pm: Nursery Open
• 10:00 - 11:00 am: Whole Church Worship Service
• 11:15 - 12:15 am:
  • Chalice Children (3.5 - 6) - Room 111
  • EPIC Kids (2nd - 5th Grade) - Room 201
  • Youth Group (6th - 12th grade) - Room 209
• 11:15 - 12:15 pm: Vidas Robadas reception in Fellowship Hall and outside at the installation
  Special Guests attending

January 21

• 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Journey Circle #2, Library (closed group)

January 22

• 10:00 - 11:30 am: Journey Circle #1, Library (closed group)
• 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Wellspring: Love at the Center, Library (closed group)

January 24

• 5:00 - 8:00 pm: Fun 4th Friday Dinner & Crafting: Love at the Center (see below for details)

January 26

• 9:45 - 12:45 pm: Nursery Open
• 10:00 - 11:00 am: Whole Church Worship Service
• 11:15 - 12:15 am:
  • Chalice Children (3.5 - 6) - Room 111
  • EPIC Kids (2nd - 5th Grade) - Room 201
  • Youth Group (6th - 12th grade) - Room 209
• 11:15 - 12:15 pm: Drumming Circle in Common Ground Building (see below for details)

May you be happy, May you be peaceful, May you be filled with love.

Chris

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Did you know that joining our churches' children's choir is a great opportunity for kids? 🎤 They’ll develop musical skills, build confidence through performances and feel more connected to our church family. Plus, they’ll learn about their faith through music and gain valuable life skills like teamwork and cooperation as they sing together. Choir sessions will happen during the Faith Development Hour twice a month on Sundays. Come and join the fun! 🎶

Would you like to be part of Sunday Worship and help make it extra special? This is a wonderful way to connect with your community, build your village, and share your talents!

Your grown-up is welcome to join you, too. Just have them email Rev. Joanna at minister@liveoakuu.org to let her know you're interested, and we’ll find the perfect way for you to get involved.

We can’t wait to have you join us in creating something meaningful together! ❤️

When: February 1, 10 am - 7 pm

Come join us for an awesome day at the UbarU 25th Anniversary Celebration! This is your chance to check out UbarU and see what their summer camps are all about. We’ll enjoy fun activities like hayrides, a tour of the beautiful grounds, hummingbird viewing, and plenty of time to chill and connect with other UUs. It’s going to be a great day of community, exploration, and fun. Don’t miss out!

Please RSVP ASAP if you are interested. dlfd@liveoakuu.org

Parents, your youth will travel with their Youth Advisers & our DLFD, Chris Jarman.

The UUA’s Tapestry of Faith program “What Moves Us” provides a framework for Unitarian Universalists to engage in theological reflection, not as an intellectual exercise, but as a process of meaning-making that equips one for living in the world as a Unitarian Universalist person of faith.

This program explores the life experiences of both historic and contemporary Unitarian Universalist theologians, highlighting that which caused in them a change of heart, a new direction, new hope, and a deeper understanding of their own liberal faith. These workshops offer you a chance to engage with and bring your personal experiences to bear on the very questions explored by each theologian in turn. No need to sign up, just show up. You are welcome to attend just a few or all of these sessions.

Schedule:

February 16th Workshop 1: George de Benneville

March 2nd Workshop 2: Charles Chauncy

March 16th Workshop 3: Hosea Ballou

March 30th Workshop 4: William Ellery Channing

April 6th Workshop 5: Margaret Fuller

April 13th Workshop 6: Sophia Lyon Fahs

April 27th Workshop 7: James Luther Adams

May 18th Workshop 8: Forest Church

May 25th Workshop 9: William F. Schulz

June 1st Workshop 10: Thandeka

In this fourth episode of Roots to Leaves: Love at the Center, Reverend Jude Geiger, Brother Zachary, and Dr. Yvonne Garrett are joined by guest Carolyn Bjerke to think through Transformation and Equity as two core values of Unitarian Universalism. On this season of Roots to Leaves, we are partnering with UU Wellspring to offer an official companion podcast for their Love at the Center curriculum, focused on the core values of Unitarian Universalism: Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity - with LOVE at the center of them all.

JUUst Breathe Live is a podcast where youth ministry has a say! Hosts Joy Berry and Eric Bliss interview UU luminaries who hold a vision of liberal religious education ministry that is both life saving and spirit lifting.

Revolutionary Prophecy is a Unitarian Universalist Faith podcast where radical love, care, and sanctuary movements come alive. Hosts Phoenix Bell-Shelton and Shiloh Hoffman dive deep into the power of faithful action, exploring themes of Pride, Liberty, Justice, Liberation, and Creation. Each episode speaks to those called to transform the world, offering prophetic insights and bold reflections on building a just and liberated society.

Join us for heartfelt conversations, stories of resilience, and inspiration to live your values courageously in a world yearning for change. Revolutionary Prophecy is more than a podcast—it’s a call to action for those who believe in the boundless possibilities of faith-driven justice.

Email: dlfd@liveoakuu.org
Website: https://www.liveoakuu.org/
Location: 3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park, TX, USA
Phone: 737-240-3127

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