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Religious Education

Religious Education classes for children are at 11 am at the church.

Youth Group for teens in grades 7-12 is held in member homes in the evenings. The youth group plans various events this year. For more information about the youth group please contact the congregation.

For information about the current Adult RE offerings, please contact the fellowship at newriveruuf at yahoo.com.

Pagan Circle meets twice a month. Once a month is an informal meeting for planning purposes, the second meeting is a formal meeting and pagan ritual. Please see the calendar for details.

The Native American Group meets once a month, see the calendar for details.

Beckley Drum Circle - The Beckley Drum Circle meets from 3:00 – 5:00 pm the first and third Saturdays of the month for percussion jams. The next regular jam will be in March. Attendance at regular jams is free. All are welcome. Some loaner drums are available. Find further information at www.BeckleyDrumCircle.com or contact Seby Bell at (304) 222-6873 if you have questions.

Two Hand Drumming Workshops sponsored by the Beckley Drum Circle will be held Saturday, February 20, 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Fellowship.  This is a fundraiser with all proceeds supporting ‘WV World Music Education Coop,’ a registered WV non-profit organization aimed toward bringing world-culture education to WV students.  Workshops will be taught by ‘Drummer’ David Bragg, Director of the WV World Music Education Cooperative who has been drumming and teaching hand-drumming and various other instruments for over 20 years.  There will be a 1-hour ‘Beginners – Hand Drumming Basics’ Workshop followed by a 1.5 hour ‘Advanced – Hand Drumming Techniques’ Workshop and potentially a ‘Masters’ Workshop delving into complex rhythms and drumming techniques.  Cost for workshops is $10/one workshop or $15/two workshops per person in advance or $15/one - $20/two per person at the door.  Light refreshments will be provided and loaner drums will be available.  No previous experience is required.  Participants should be at least 10 years of age. This workshop will be in lieu of our regular Drum Circle. Please feel free to pass this information along to potentially interested persons. For more information, contact Seby Bell, Computer Chick, at (304)222-6873 or syberchick70@hotmail.com.

The Amnesty International Group meets monthly, please contact John Newby for details.