News http://www.ucnorfolk.org/ Mon, 20 May 2013 14:01:44 GMT FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) The UCN Mission Statement http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/whats-going-on/committees--groups/mission-statement-task-force The UCN Mission Statement Task Force NEEDS YOU!

The Mission Statement Task Force (MSTF) is tasked with developing a new UCN Mission Statement to help guide our church through critical decisions in the coming years and
needs your help.

What is a mission statement? The UCN Mission Statement will be a concise declaration of the common purpose of our church or the reason UCN exists.

Why do we need a mission statement? A mission statement provides a foundation to focus our efforts and resources.

Why does our mission statement need an update? The current UCN Mission Statement was developed 6 years ago. Many organizations

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]]> pmccarty@evolv-design.com (Administrator) Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:11:00 GMT http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/whats-going-on/committees--groups/mission-statement-task-force My first blog entry http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/component/content/article/205-my-first-blog-entry pmccarty@evolv-design.com (Administrator) Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:50:31 GMT http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/component/content/article/205-my-first-blog-entry Parking Advisory http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/component/content/article/106-parking-advisory Because of our location, we have certain parking challenges. Most of the spaces in our small lot are reserved for handicapped access on Sundays. On Yarmouth Street parking is restricted at all times other than holidays to resident decal holders; Grace Street, which runs in front of the church, is subject to routine tidal flooding with brackish water, which is highly corrosive to vehicle parts. The good news is that Sundays the Chrysler Museum allows us to use their outer parking area until 12:45 PM, and Eastern Virginia Medical School, across the Hague, permits us all-day access to their lot.

Additionally, the

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]]> webadmin@ucnorfolk.org (Web Administrator) Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:12:49 GMT http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/component/content/article/106-parking-advisory Get Involved http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/get-involved FUN-D RAISING UCN STYLE

Cookbook FUN-d

 

The deadline has passed for the cookbooks to be published in time for the Holidays, but never fear! We are still dedicated to bringing you a tome of delicious and delectable dishes. You may continue to contribute your tasty tidbits and potluck pleasers until Jan 31, 2013. Again, to help cover publishing costs, we are asking $2 per recipe, and if you submit 3, you

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]]> pmccarty@evolv-design.com (Administrator) Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:34:41 GMT http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/get-involved A Note From the DRE: Classes http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education Here is a list of our RE classes for the upcoming school year. This year we continue to add new classes from the UUA's new Tapestry of Faith program. In January most of the classes will begin a module on Peace and Conflict Resolution. Our program year now begins after Homecoming Sunday and ends when the school year ends in June.; we provide RE on 29 Sundays between September and June. There are a few "off" Sundays at the holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years), and we will provide activities for the kids on those Sundays.

PRE-K: WE ARE MANY,

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]]> pmccarty@evolv-design.com (Administrator) Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:31:40 GMT http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education Children's Religious Education Council (CREC) http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education/childrens-religious-education-committee The CREC is the body which works with the Director of Religious Education (DRE) to coordinate various events for our youth as well as assist with the Childen's Religious Education program. The committee welcomes your input and feedback. Currently serving on the committee:

  • Angela Conant, Chair
  • Jana Eggleston
  • Casey Kilroy Mixon
  • Brian Brennan, Director of Religious Education
]]> pmccarty@evolv-design.com (Administrator) Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:39:43 GMT http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education/childrens-religious-education-committee Special Programs http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education/religious-education-programs/special-childrens-programs Chalice Lighters:

Each week during the year, a child is invited to lead the congregation in lighting the chalice of our faith.

Child Dedications:

This ceremony honors the covenant of love and support between the congregation “church family” and infants, children and families. To learn more, contact our minister.

Children’s Choir:

Our children’s choir meets weekly for rehearsal and sings regularly at worship services under the direction of our choir director, Robert Brown. For further information, contact Anne Marie Curran.

Social Events:

Throughout the year, we sponsor holiday celebrations such as a Buddy Breakfast, Thanksgiving Cornbread Communion and Flashlight Tour, Christmas Eve Play, Valentine’s

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]]> pmccarty@evolv-design.com (Administrator) Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:31:46 GMT http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education/religious-education-programs/special-childrens-programs Religious Education Programs http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education/religious-education-programs/children-agelevel-information Under normal circumstances, all classes begin after the "Time for All Ages" concludes in the sanctuary.

Nursery

Our nursery is open each Sunday from 9 AM to noon. It provides a safe, child-friendly, supervised environment while parents are involved in other church activities. During the worship service, children age three and under are welcome in the nursery. Staffed by an experienced adult member and a teen nursery assistant, the facility provides toys, books, games, simple crafts and age-appropriate activities. Please review the Nursery guidelines for further information.
Location: First Floor, to the rear of the Social Hall, on the left

Pre-K

We Are Many,

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]]> pmccarty@evolv-design.com (Administrator) Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:36:10 GMT http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education/religious-education-programs/children-agelevel-information Behavioral Expectations http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education/general-information/behavioral-expectations In order to provide a fun, safe and sacred space for people of all ages within our church, the following rules are expected to be followed. These rules are drawn from the Unitarian Universalist principles.

In this church we DO:

  • Listen, speak and act with respect
  • Take turns and cooperate
  • Participate in group activities
  • Include people, especially newcomers, in our activities
  • Run, skip and jump outside
  • Share toys, play equipment and snacks
  • Take time-outs and/or talk with someone when angry
  • Ask adults for help
  • Help make church a fun, safe, sacred place for everyone

In this church we do NOT:

  • Disrupt our group by being noisy, distracting or uncooperative
  • Cause physical harm to

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    ]]> pmccarty@evolv-design.com (Administrator) Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:34:01 GMT http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education/general-information/behavioral-expectations Teachers/Volunteers http://www.ucnorfolk.org/index.php/religious-education/general-information/teachersvolunteers Teachers: We consider religious education to be a lifelong learning process, and who better to guide our youngsters than the adult members and friends of the church. Our instructors are dedicated and creative volunteers working to serve the best interests of the children in their classrooms. Teachers can minister most effectively to the needs of their RE students when they are kept informed of each child's particular needs and concerns. Consequently, we encourage you, the parent, to become acquainted with the teachers in your child's class.

    Volunteers:

    Our program is a cooperative one, directed and taught by volunteers. We depend on your

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