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Y@ES! Youth @ East Shore

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Students, join us for impactful weekly gatherings, fun experiences, and life-changing adventures for both high school ages. Youth group meets in person at the church. We trade off between games, snacks, and community service here at East Shore and adventures out in the community. Students and advisors work together to plan and carry out a wide variety of activities, worships, discussions, community service, and social justice projects throughout the year. Youth can not only relate to, but help lead, in our programs! Kids are welcome to join for some or all events. We greet and welcome students of all, any, or no faith background who seek an inclusive and supportive environment for their adolescent years.

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Spirit Makers

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Spirit Makers - ages 5-9 - focus on the early stories, songs, and spiritual practices of Unitarian Universalism, a loving faith tradition. Our elementary class is a theme based curriculum, weaving the central story and topic from our Sunday worship into multi-sensory, multi-dimensional learning methods that kids can relate to! Our time together is inspired by Montessori, Spirit Play, and Maker Space pedagogies and is hands-on, play-based, and experiential because that’s how children learn best. Spirit Makers start in the Sanctuary for the beginning of worship, and then go to their class with RE Volunteers.

Radical Welcome: Transforming Our Hearts

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

In today’s world, being a Welcoming Congregation requires more than simply opening our doors. We are at a crucial turning point—will we live into our commitment to be a home for all those who need Unitarian Universalism? Will we embrace the chance to be changed by new voices and different perspectives, including those of our new minister? Doing so will require a welcome that transforms our hearts, our congregation, and ultimately our world. Alex Kapitan, who visited East Shore in October, will be offering a powerful multi-platform workshop on radical welcome, in advance of East Shore engaging with the Transforming Hearts Collective's transformative program on trans inclusion and culture shift. Come with an open heart and mind, and leave inspired for the spiritual practice of radical welcome!

Free Childcare When School’s Out

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Parents, children and youth can come for Free Childcare while School is Closed. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a special day for us to gather. We will focus on King’s legacy of non-violence, anti-racism, and building a beloved community. We will have time for homework, community service work, music, and play. Dress for outside play, bring two snacks and lunch, and your book bag for homework. Ages 3+ (potty trained) welcome. Sign up and RSVP today! More details delivered on sign up.

Culture, Trauma, and Resilience Workshop

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

All those who identify as women are invited to join us as we continue the hands-on Doll Project, and interactively explore the impact of colonization, historical trauma, and the loss of Indigenous identity fueling the MMIWP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People) crisis. Our presenter, Carolyn DeFord, will also educate us on the importance of Native American culture in identity and resilience.

Parenting as a Spiritual Practice

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

We often think about meditation, religious rituals, or pilgrimages as spiritual practices. Yet the journey of parenting also offers us opportunities to grow spiritually as we embrace change every day.

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Grades 4-6 Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education 

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

This ten-workshop curriculum is designed to help children ages nine through twelve to gain the knowledge, life principles, and skills they need to understand and express their sexuality in holistic, life-enhancing ways. Like the other Our Whole Lives programs for different age groups, this comprehensive, developmentally appropriate program introduces key topics like values, body image, gender and sexual identity, peer pressure, and healthy relationships with sensitivity and inclusiveness, yet without specifically religious doctrine or reference. There is a mandatory parent/child orientation.

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Grades 7-8 Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

A cornerstone comprehensive sexuality education program based in values where teens explore decision making, body image, and other life issues in a safe environment. Curriculum includes topics such as self-awareness, body awareness, values, language, anatomy, physiology, gender roles, gender equality, and relationship skills. In order to support learning and group trust levels, regular attendance is expected. Our Whole Lives is a 24-session course, with some extracurricular outings and overnights to build community. Junior Youth OWL start at 10:30am in their classroom in the Education building.

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Little UUs

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Little Uu’s Nursery - ages 1-5 - focus on the early stories, songs, and spiritual practices of Unitarian Universalism, a loving faith tradition. Our preschool is very hands-on, play-based, and experiential because that’s how children learn best. Little Uu’s start in the Sanctuary for the beginning of worship, and then go to their class with RE Volunteers.

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Y@ES! Youth @ East Shore

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Students, join us for impactful weekly gatherings, fun experiences, and life-changing adventures for both high school ages. Youth group meets in person at the church. We trade off between games, snacks, and community service here at East Shore and adventures out in the community. Students and advisors work together to plan and carry out a wide variety of activities, worships, discussions, community service, and social justice projects throughout the year. Youth can not only relate to, but help lead, in our programs! Kids are welcome to join for some or all events. We greet and welcome students of all, any, or no faith background who seek an inclusive and supportive environment for their adolescent years.

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Spirit Makers

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Spirit Makers - ages 5-9 - focus on the early stories, songs, and spiritual practices of Unitarian Universalism, a loving faith tradition. Our elementary class is a theme based curriculum, weaving the central story and topic from our Sunday worship into multi-sensory, multi-dimensional learning methods that kids can relate to! Our time together is inspired by Montessori, Spirit Play, and Maker Space pedagogies and is hands-on, play-based, and experiential because that’s how children learn best. Spirit Makers start in the Sanctuary for the beginning of worship, and then go to their class with RE Volunteers.

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Garden Club

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

We learn about listening to and taking care of earth. Join a program once a month on Sundays 12:00-1:30pm! Meet up in E-201 for lunch and garden club. Please dress for the weather and bring a sack lunch. RSVP. Open to all ages.

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Black Lives Matter Flash Stance: Kirkland

Kirkland - BLM Flash Stance 3rd St & Central Way, Kirkland, WA, United States

Join fellow Church members and other UU Churches in solidarity after Church service for a Black Lives Matter Flash Stance in Kirkland at the NW corner of Peter Kirk Park next to the transit center.

Meaningful Movies: Blind Trust: Leaders & Followers in Times of Crisis

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You’re invited to our first screening of 2023 when we will be showing Blind Trust: Leaders & Followers in Times of Crisis! This 2022 film celebrates the life and unique work of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Vamik Volkan, a psychiatrist who brings enemy groups together for dialogue in traumatized areas of the globe. Born on the ethnically-divided island of Cyprus, Volkan has spent a lifetime bringing enemy groups together for dialogue, and developed a new method of diplomacy based on the emotional life of nations. Plan to stay for the lively discussion that follows immediately after the film. Grab a snack, bring your family and friends and join this family-friendly screening!

Fourth Wednesday Book Club: Satanic Verses

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Please join us to discuss The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie. First published in September 1988, the book was inspired by the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. As with his previous books, Rushdie used magical realism and relied on contemporary events and people to create his characters.