As many are familiar with, summer is a time of rest and play for many at UUC: there are fewer events, many groups pause their regular meetings, and we go to a one-service schedule. However, there are still ways for parents and caregivers to remain connected and to support one another throughout the summer! Read below about the groups and gatherings for parents that will continue in July and August. All are open to drop-in participation. 

Parent Play Dates: June 28, July 26, & August 23, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Emerson

These monthly gatherings are opportunities for parents and caregivers to slow down and connect through spiritual reflection focused on their lives as parents. Using guiding questions about our monthly themes, parents are invited into a space of mutual storytelling and memory, to think about how the theme was present in their own childhoods, in the way they parent, and in their relationships with other adults. 

For example, our theme in June is "flourishing together." Some of the questions parents will be invited to think about are, "When does your family feel most connected and 'in sync'? What contributes to that?" and "What parts of yourself have you had to work to bring forward in order to flourish as a parent/caregiver? Who in your life has helped make space for those parts?"

Childcare is available for Parent Play Dates upstairs in the Children's Suite. You can add these dates to your personal calendar using the red "subscribe" button in the top right corner of this eSpace page.

Moms+ Group: 2^nd Wednesday of the Month, 8:00-9:00 p.m. in the King Room

Moms, or those who mother, are invited to gather for informal conversation, mutual support and deepening friendships. This group meets once a month, in the evening, and childcare is available upon request. Upcoming dates are July 8, August 12, and September 9. You can add these dates to your personal calendar using the red "subscribe" button in the top right corner of this eSpace page. To get connected with this group and receive updates about gatherings, please reach out to Alison Meharavi (amehravari@gmail.com) to join the mailing list. 

Dads Group: 2^nd & 4^th Tuesday of the Month, 8:00-9:00 p.m. in the Dix Room

UUC Dads are invited to gather for informal conversation, friendship, and support. This group meets twice a month, in the evening, and childcare is available upon request. Upcoming dates are June 24, July 8, and July 22. You can add these dates to your personal calendar using the red "subscribe" button in the top right corner of this eSpace page. To get connected with this group and receive updates about gatherings, please reach out to John Granillo-Dodds (johndodds@gmail.com) to join the mailing list. 

Note: These events and groups are intended for those who are actively parenting, with children and teens at home. 

For more information about events and programs for children, teens, and parents/caregivers, please contact Director of Family Ministry, Aria Curtis.