ODE TO THE JOY OF SUMMER

of the FUS Program Team

The end of our program year is also the true start of our summer programming: worship and engaging activities that will be at the heart of our summer Sundays together! We are thrilled to share the robust plans we have for a summer full of activities for all ages.

Our summer worship schedule begins Sunday, May 28th with one worship service at 10 am each weekend until September 9 and 10 (the weekend after Labor Day). There will be childcare available during the service. Our Children’s Religious Exploration classes end, and multi-age activities will take the place of classes. We will introduce our summer children’s theme of “Weaving Together.”

Summer worship services begin with all ages in service through the Message for All Ages. Children will then be able to head out to planned summer activities and time on the playground. Parents will join their children after the service for hospitality and fellowship time in the classroom courtyard and on the playground. We will also be weaving in summer activities during the week for families and friends to join. This planning is underway, and we’ll share more exciting details soon. A link to our summer schedule will be made available and will include ongoing updates. You can also check out our Facebook page, Instagram feed, and Red Floors newsletter for details as we get closer to these events.

Summer Highlights include...

Friday Night Social JuStice Film: JuNe 9 aNybody choirS: SecoNd SuNday oF each moNth—JuNe 11, July 9, auguSt 13

In-person with potluck, hosted by the MOSES Team (Madison Organizing in Strength, Equity, and Solidarity) in the Atrium and Commons. Featured film is Breaking the Cycle. The topic of prison reform is a crucial one, but it's plagued by baffling bureaucracy, budgetary restrictions and societal stigmatisms. Breaking the Cycle embraces the exploration of fresh ideas and meaningful change.

We will have several opportunities this summer to sing in a choir in worship. Our "Anybody Choirs" are for anybody and everybody—all are welcome!

The schedule each time will be:

8:20 am: Arrive, get music, find a seat

8:30 am: Rehearse

10 am: Sing in worship service

11 am: Turn in music, get coffee, done.

Come once, twice, or all three times!