Children and Youth Religious Education Program

Religious Education Registration Form
This form is for children and youth who range in age from 0-18!
Click here for PDF Registration Form

Nursery
The Nursery is staffed by a Nursery Coordinator and Nursery Assistant, as well as Parent Assistants.

At 9:00 AM, there is childcare for infants through age 5.

At 11:00 AM, the nursery is open for infants to children who have not turned 3 as of September 1, 2007.

Since our program is growing, we ask that parents sign up to assist in the nursery on a rotating basis.

When parents bring their children to the nursery, please sign your child in. The Sign-in book is located on the shelf as you walk in the door. The staff will assign each family a pager so we can stay connected.

If you wish to volunteer, please stop by the nursery in room 119 (The Beatrix Potter Nursery), and talk to one of our trusted staff people. They keep sign up sheets and calendars with them on Sunday mornings.

We are a family-friendly congregation and encourage children of all ages to attend worship with their parents on Sunday mornings. Also, if children or fussy or distracted, parents may choose to use the Library/Rocking Room as a place to experience worship and comfort restless/crying children.

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Preschool and Kindergarten
(children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2007)
11:00 am - Room 120
The P.T. Barnham Room
Children will go to worship for the first 10-15 minutes of worship and then join their class following the story for all ages.

Curriculum
The children of this class will learn about their own inherent value, the value of the people around them, and the joy of giving to others. They will learn the seven principles by sailing the seven seas and visiting the seven continents on their very own pirate adventure.

If you are not sure if your child is ready for this class, please take a few moments and talk to the teacher or director and they will help you make your decision. As always, parents are welcome to accompany their children into this class to help in transition.

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Grades 1 and 2
11:00 am - Room 123
The Charles Dickens Room
Children will go to worship for the first 10-15 minutes of worship and then join their class following the story for all ages.

Curriculum
This year the first and second graders will exploring Unitarian Universalism through the world of Dr. Seuss and his many wonderful stories, which often reflect our seven principles.

If you are not sure if your child is ready for this class, please take a few moments and talk to the teacher or director and they will help you make your decision.

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Grades 3, 4, & 5 11:00 am - Room 124 The Charlotte Perkins Gilman Room Children will go to worship for the first 10-15 minutes of worship and then join their class following the story for all ages Curriculum - Do you and your kids love Harry Potter? Then this is the class for you! Mythology for Muggles puts a Unitarian Universalist spin on learning about mythology and how that relates to the every popular Harry Potter.

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 Grades 6-8 - UU Explorers
11:00 AM - Room 125
The Clara Barton Room
The Middle High Group meets on Sunday

Curriculum - The middle school group will use the Neighboring Faiths curriculum which will study other religions in a more detailed approach. They will get a chance to visit other local houses of worship and learn a great deal about each.

Parent volunteers would be great for the field trips, so let the advisor know if you ware interested in participating.

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High School Grades 9-12
YRUU - Young Religious Unitarian Universalists

The high school group is lead by advisors. The youth strengthens their faith together by working on group projects and activities that benefit their congregations, their community, and beyond.

They meet on Sunday during services and other various time for activities and fellowship.

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Alternative RE Programs for Children

1st Principle Mini-Mester

The last five weeks of Religious Education will be spent learning about diversity in all its forms.

Pre-l – 5th Grade- Worth and Dignity of All People
The class will be presented with age-appropriate lessons touching on sexism, ageism, homophobia, racism, and disability.

U.U. Explorers & Y.R.U.U.- Beyond Pink & Blue
This class will invite the youth to examine our cultural understanding of gender identity, roles, and sexuality. They will also explore stereotypes ad prejudice.

Junior Worship Associate
Your child/youth will get a chance to participate in the worship service. Please be sure to indicate that you would like your children) to participate in this wonderful program.

Children’s Chapel
On the months with five Sundays, we will lead the children to the chapel on that fifth Sunday for a children’s worship service. This is is a special time for all children to come together as one.

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Unitarian Universalist Principles a children’s version

We, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church believe that:
all people are important;
we should accept other people and help them to grow;
we should figure out for ourselves what is true and good;
we should do what our consciences tell us is right;
people should be able to vote about things that concern
them; we should work for peace and freedom everywhere and try to make the world one family;
we should take care of the earth which gives us life.

In our church we learn from and get our beliefs from many sources:
our own sense of wonder of life;
the Jewish and Christian religions and many other
religions from around the world;
knowledge gained by people through science and reason;
the lives of people who have worked to make the world a
better place;
our thoughts and experiences.

We are glad we can come together to help and support each other in our efforts to grow and live good lives.

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