Family Ministry

News at a Glance

  • Save the Dates: Summer Service = Summer Fun!
    • Youth Bike Ride 6/11
    • Guest Speaker + Litter Clean-up 6/16
    • Waterway Clean-up + Picnic 7/6
    • Carl Sandburg Goat barn TBA

UU Youth Group: Weekly Bike Riding Adventures

Do you enjoy bike riding? Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 this summer, as we explore the parks, roads, and trails around UUFH.

Kids 8 years and older are welcome to join the fun but need to be accompanied by at least one parent. Helmets are REQUIRED for all ages!Participants do not need to be members of UUFH to participate, so feel free to invite your friends.

Event Information
UU Youth Group – Bike Ride
Event Information
UU Youth Group – Bike Ride
Riders are meeting near the porch of Southern Streams Coffee Shop on 5th Avenue before riding on the Ecusta Trail. Ride will last about an hour. Helmets required. For more info. reach out to Sunday at RE@nulluufhnc.org
When?
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2025, 06:30 PM
Where?
Southern Streams CoffeeHouse, 5th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC, USA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2wAYvjyQSLpCzRVx6

Making Good Friends with our UU Friends and Family

So proud of these OWL students!
Big thanks to the parents who prioritized their children’s health and well-being by enrolling them in OWL. Hopefully we can offer OWL at UUFH next year.
Youth group members go on their first bike ride!
Big thanks to our parent volunteers!
Happy Anniversary, Mrs. Charlotte and Mr. Harry!
(Thanks for the carrot cake!)
So many reasons to love Family Ministry: Community, camaraderie, and tasty snacks too!
“Peek-a-boo! Can this dragon come to pride too?”
The friendships that start in the UUFH nursery are never limited to just Sunday mornings.
Chalice kid classmates making tie dye t-shirts at the library this week.
These 2 UU kids take the 7th principle very, very seriously! You can usually find them in a tree!
What does engaged learning look like? FUN!
Big smiles
This is what curiosity and wonderment look like in action!
Water Day
Water Balloons! Run for it!
Mr. David’s wonder, “Where is my mind?” about now…
Water Day

Resources for Supporting LGBTQ+Youth

The original source for supporting LGBTQ+ students

GLSEN is an educators’ network founded in 1990. They offer a comprehensive set of resources for building an LGBTQ+ inclusive school community.

Thinking about classroom climate?

This guide from Learning for Justice will take you through the steps to building the kind of Sunday school climate that’s safe for our most vulnerable students.

Toolkit for "Being There for Nonbinary Youth"

Toolkit for “Being There for Nonbinary Youth”

This toolkit synthesizes the key tips and takeaways from “Being There for Nonbinary Youth” and offers online resources for supporting transgender students. 

launchlearningforjustice.org

Checklists for Teachers-What to do & What to Say

Supporting LGBTQ Students in Elementary School

Supporting LGBTQ Students in Elementary School

Three strategies elementary school teachers can use to foster a sense of inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students.

launchedutopia.org

Building Your Library

Advice from a librarian

In 10 minutes, one K-12 Librarian shares how she transformed her library into an LGBTQ+ inclusive space, why it’s important, and how to get started.

2020 Stonewall Award-Winning Children's Books | Colours of Us

2020 Stonewall Award-Winning Children’s Books | Colours of Us

2020 Stonewall Award-Winning Multicultural Books for Children and Teenagers, featuring LGBT characters of colour, written by #ownvoices.

launchcoloursofus.com

The Rainbow Booklist

Annotated by year, for every genre.

For your Curriculum

20 LGBTQ People Who Changed the World

20 LGBTQ People Who Changed the World

launchadvocate.com

Why it Matters?

CDC Releases National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Results

CDC Releases National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Results

CDC Releases National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Results

launchhrc.org

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💜UUFH Family Ministry Program 💜

Phone: 828-693-3157

Email: RE@nulluufhnc.org
Website: https://uufhnc.org/learning/family-ministry/
Location: 2021 Kanuga Road

Hendersonville, NC 28739

Sunday School: 10:30 AM in Fellowship Hall