Meet Sidia Anderson, Our new Child Care Coordinator
Sidia began in the field of pre-school education 15 years ago. Her experience includes over seven years as a preschool teacher at La Petite Academy of Ventura. For the past four years she has worked for the Ventura Unified School District as a para-educator for special needs children.
Last year she became our lead Child Care Aide and now has taken on the new position of Child Care Coordinator. Please go directly to Sidia when your church group needs child care on days other than Sunday. We have placed our trust in Sidia and she’s doing a great job.
Sidia has been married for 20+ years to her college sweetheart and has two high school age boys. Hiking with them and their dog Tenok in the mountains is one of their most fun things to do together. If she finds time she enjoys reading mystery stories for fun.
Sidia says when she married she grew to know her husband’s grandmother who was so open and accepting of everyone – a gift to her that has made her work with children natural and rewarding. It influenced her efforts to help young children discover the world. Since her husband’s grandmother belonged to the Santa Barbara Unitarian Universalist fellowship, she was comfortable applying for work with our Unitarian Universalist Church even though she is Catholic.
Sidia is a joy to watch with children. She can catch the eyes of a two year old from across the room with a nod and a smile. Her understated manner belies her sense of concern for the safety of her charges as well as her expertise and understanding of children. Sidia is an infant-toddler teacher’s gift – gentle, kind, and firm! We are glad we found her. Come by and introduce yourself, she is looking forward to getting to know you.
Exciting Learning In RE
Pre K-1st: Learn about our church and our religion. We will be making personal chalices, and learning the seven principles. We will also be exploring ideas of God, and practicing meditation.
Teaching Team: Laurie Lemson lead, Cheryl Gilbert, Katie Hutchins, Irma Sixby, Gerri Woodson
2nd-5th: Focus on the Christian Bible and learning about the life of Jesus. Jesus as a teacher. The Death and Resurrection of Jesus and Jesus as a miracle worker.
Teaching Team: Lauren Copus, David Smith, MaryKay Lambert, Jeff Steves, Phoebe Higgins
6th-8th: Learn about US Christian movements in the 1800’s; Mormonism on March 5, Christian Science on March 12 with special guest Avonna Ramsey, and Jehovah Witness March 19, and March 26 Blessing of the Animals – All Generations Service.
Teaching Team: Chris C De Baca, Michael Pezzuto, Marge Lorraine, Gina Norstedt, Mina Nichols, Ray Vargas
Mark Your Calendar
Youth Choir Rehearsals
Sunday • 11:25-11:50
Contact Carolyn Howard, Music Director
Youth Group Meeting
March 6 • Garage • 6-8pm
Info: Tanner Akseven, coordinator
Social Action Con
March 17-19 • Santa Monica
Tanner Akseven, RSVP, 805/231-1552
All Generations Service Blessing of the Animals
March 25 • 10 am
RE Teachers’ Meeting
March 26 • Garage • 11:15-12:30pm (next meeting May 7)
Religious Education Committee
March 28 • Conference Rm • 6-8pm
by Mina Nichols