Multi-generational Programs
The Anchorage UU Fellowship incorporates a number of programs and activities that promote fun and meaningful interaction among all ages. These multi-generational programs range from special Sunday worship services, to all-age events, to activities that build our fellowship community, to social action programs that assist and comfort others in need.
Reference the Current RE Program Calendar (2019-2020) (PDF) for information on themed inter-generational Sunday services, Cross Age Sundays, multi-generational Community-building and Social Action Activities for the current RE school year.
Community Building Activities
For the following activities, check the RE Calendar for specific dates and themes.
Program or Activity
Description and Links
When it Happens
Stay and Play
Held in conjunction with Soup Sunday, Stay-and-Play invites families and friends of all ages to gather for fun, informal community celebrations with themed events. Activities range from a scavenger hunt, table games and crafts, to outdoor recreation, and social justice projects, such as making Thanksgiving baskets.
Monthly
September to April.
1-3 p.m., just after the Soup Sunday meal
Immediately following the 11 a.m. service, a soup-based lunch is hosted by an RE class, whose students and parents bring various soups, breads and desserts. The meal is just $3, and funds raised are donated to a service organization or social justice project chosen by the class.
Usually 4th Sunday
of each month,
September to April.
12:30 p.m., just after 11 a.m. service.
Soup Sunday
Mystery Pals
Young children are paired with a "secret" adult who sends weekly messages with info/clues about themselves. Children may send messages to pals. Over 6 weeks, notes and cards are exchanged by mail and a message center at the fellowship. Pals are revealed at an afternoon party concluding the program.
February – April
every other year.
Next Mystery Pals
is early March to
mid-April 2021
Pet/Animal Blessing
Members and friends bring their well-behaved pets (or a photo or other representation) to receive a blessing. This beloved service honors our animal family members and friends Pets have ranged from dogs and cats, to song and land birds, to pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbils, goats and more.
Early
October
11 a.m. Service
Fall Frolic
All ages gather at Kings Lake Camp in Wasilla, to enjoy autumn colors, a lovely lake, heated cabins (or your own RV or tent), hiking, water play, traditional camping activities, crafts, indoor and outdoor recreation, and shared meals. See details on the flyer and complete the registration form to attend.
Late September
Friday evening to Sunday afternoon
Sept. 18-20, 2020
Winter Fest
This all-ages pre-holiday ornament party is held in conjunction with a Soup Sunday, immediately following teh 11 a.m. service. The event features December holiday crafts and ornament making, from simple to elaborate. Family and friends also decorate the fellowship Christmas tree.
Early
December
12:30 - 3 p.m.
on a Soup Sunday
Social Action for Families
The fellowship engages families in several annual social action projects ― some connected to holidays and others organized in concert with adult social justice activities. Check the RE Calendar for specific dates and themes.
Program or Activity
Description and Links
When it Happens
Guest at Your Table
UU Service Committee holiday fundraiser to promote rights of women and indigenous peoples. Families "feed" money into a collection box (the guest) at meals. Suggested activities add fun. AUUF collects boxes / funds to send to UUSC. Youth with $10+ and adults with $40+ earn UUSC membership.
Holiday Season
mid-November to mid-January
Soup Sunday
Immediately following the 11 a.m. service, a soup-based lunch is hosted by an RE class, whose students and parents bring various soups, breads and desserts. The meal is just $3, and funds raised are donated to a service organization or social justice project chosen by the class.
Usually 4th Sunday
of each month,
September to April.
12:30 p.m., just after 11 a.m. service.
Mitten Tree
Families make or buy new / nearly new mittens, scarves or socks and bring them to AUUF during Winter Fest, when the hats and mittens decorate a special Mitten Tree. Mid-December the items are donated to a local charitable organizations serving families in need. All sizes are welcome.
November
collection.
Tree decoration early December.
Spring Fling
Families donate small trinkets, craft kits, tiny toys, plastic eggs and wrapped candy. Children / youth use these goodies to build up to 100 Easter baskets that are delivered to local charitable organizations serving families in crisis and/or without homes (i.e., Safe Harbor, Clare House or McKinnell House).
March-April
Collection during March through Easter. RE classes build baskets on Easter.