Children age 3-12
Religious Education takes place within the framework of our Family Service on Sundays as well as in the many social events and community activities throughout the year.
We are a multi-generational congregation and value the "Family Service" on Sunday mornings. Kids are separated all week long into different classrooms and we find that bringing everyone together in worship creates a meaningful experience for the children and adults alike. Here's a transcript example of one Intergenerational Time story".
Even though our Services are designed for the whole family, we understand that youth can get restless. So, we provide each child with a "Kid Kit" designed to engage children as a learning and entertaining tool for use on Sunday mornings. The Kid Kit includes: UU relevant coloring pages, crayons, activities & stickers in a take-home tote which provide a creative outlet for youth during regular Worship Services with their families. Here are three sample pages to print:
- Alice the Chalice jpg
- Peter Rabbit word doc
- 2nd Kids Principle pdf
Religious Education & Exploration in a Multi-Generational Church
The Unitarian Universalist community is tightly bound by our shared values. Some of the most important of these values are expressed in our faith's seven Principles. These principles and the values they represent form the core of our religious education.
One of those principles speaks of the importance of a "free and responsible search for truth and meaning." We believe that this search for truth begins as soon as a child can think and continues throughout his or her entire lifetime. We do our best to support this search, and through religious education we give the information necessary to challenge and encourage each person's path.
Unitarian Universalist religious education is grounded in nurturing our children.
We give them the building blocks with which to form their own beliefs rather than indoctrinating them into a system of thought. As Unitarian minister William Ellery Channing said in the early eighteen hundreds, "The great end of religious instruction is not to stamp our minds irresistibly upon the young but to stir up their own [minds]."
Through our religious education, we offer children information and support to discover and explore their own spiritual beliefs; help in expressing their Unitarian Universalist religious identity; information on our Unitarian Universalist heritage; support in developing and living by their own ethical codes; and the basic teachings of other religions, especially those from which Unitarian Universalism draws.
Children's Religious Education for ages 3-12
Our Sunday Service is designed for the whole family. Early in our Service, a special Intergenerational Time includes an uplifting story or interesting lesson geared toward children of all ages. Also, most of us are parents too and we understand that kids can get restless at times. So, when you first walk in the door, we provide each child with a "Kid Kit". Our "Kit" contains UU relevant coloring pages, crayons, activities & stickers in a take-home tote which the kids enjoy during the Service. We have found parents generally appreciate this activity for their children which may make them more comfortable sitting together for an hour.
For children under 3 years old who may need a quiet space, we have a nursery and playroom adjacent to the Sanctuary with lots of books & toys and an area for diaper changing. Please feel comfortable exiting & re-entering Worship Service as your child may need.
Children's Religious Education takes place within the framework of our Family Service on Sundays as well as in the many social events and community activities throughout the year.
We are a multi-generational congregation and value the "Family Service" on Sunday mornings. Kids are separated all week long into different classrooms and we find that bringing everyone together in worship creates a meaningful experience for the children and adults alike.
Religious education for Unitarian Universalist children focuses on teaching our children about the religious world and encouraging them to take their place in it. Through stories, discussions, games, art projects, and music, our children learn about our shared Unitarian Universalist values, how to distinguish right from wrong, the diversity of religious belief, and the importance of questioning and forming their own beliefs.
Our children learn a great deal outside of formal worship. Children are given many opportunities to socialize with their peers and older children and learn to integrate their religious values with their social experiences. Since Unitarian Universalism welcomes all kinds of families, the children also learn respect for differences in race, ethnicity, abilities, and affectional orientation by learning more about the families of their classmates.
Youth Religious Education takes place within the framework of our Family Service on Sundays as well as in the many social events and community activities throughout the year.
We are a multi-generational congregation and value the "Family Service" on Sunday mornings. Kids are separated all week long into different classrooms and we find that bringing everyone together in worship creates a meaningful experience for the children and adults alike. Here's a transcript example of one Intergenerational Time story".
Even though our Services are designed for the whole family, we understand that youth can get restless. So, we provide each child with a "Kid Kit" of UU relevant coloring pages, crayons, activities & stickers in a take-home tote which entertains the children if needed.
Religious Education & Exploration in a Multi-Generational Church
The Unitarian Universalist community is tightly bound by our shared values. Some of the most important of these values are expressed in our faith's seven Principles. These principles and the values they represent form the core of our religious education.
One of those principles speaks of the importance of a "free and responsible search for truth and meaning." We believe that this search for truth begins as soon as a child can think and continues throughout his or her entire lifetime. We do our best to support this search, and through religious education we give the information necessary to challenge and encourage each person's path.
Unitarian Universalist religious education is grounded in nurturing our children.
We give them the building blocks with which to form their own beliefs rather than indoctrinating them into a system of thought. As Unitarian minister William Ellery Channing said in the early eighteen hundreds, "The great end of religious instruction is not to stamp our minds irresistibly upon the young but to stir up their own [minds]."
Through our religious education, we offer children information and support to discover and explore their own spiritual beliefs; help in expressing their Unitarian Universalist religious identity; information on our Unitarian Universalist heritage; support in developing and living by their own ethical codes; and the basic teachings of other religions, especially those from which Unitarian Universalism draws.
Children's Religious Education for ages 3-12
Our Sunday Service is designed for the whole family. Early in our Service, a special Intergenerational Time includes an uplifting story or interesting lesson geared toward children of all ages. Also, most of us are parents too and we understand that kids can get restless at times. So, when you first walk in the door, we provide each child with a "Kid Kit". Our "Kit" contains UU relevant coloring pages, crayons, activities & stickers in a take-home tote which the kids enjoy during the Service. We have found parents generally appreciate this activity for their children which may make them more comfortable sitting together for an hour.
For children under 3 years old who may need a quiet space, we have a nursery and playroom adjacent to the Sanctuary with lots of books & toys and an area for diaper changing. Please feel comfortable exiting & re-entering Worship Service as your child may need.
The new series of "Kid Kits" is here! Designed to engage children (3-10 yrs) as a learning and entertaining tool for use on Sunday mornings with UU relevant coloring, stickers, and activities. Our "Kid Kits" provide a creative outlet for youth who may get restless during regular Worship Services with their families. Here are three sample pages to print:
Children's Religious Education takes place within the framework of our Family Service on Sundays as well as in the many social events and community activities throughout the year.
We are a multi-generational congregation and value the "Family Service" on Sunday mornings. Kids are separated all week long into different classrooms and we find that bringing everyone together in worship creates a meaningful experience for the children and adults alike.
Religious education for Unitarian Universalist children focuses on teaching our children about the religious world and encouraging them to take their place in it. Through stories, discussions, games, art projects, and music, our children learn about our shared Unitarian Universalist values, how to distinguish right from wrong, the diversity of religious belief, and the importance of questioning and forming their own beliefs.
Our children learn a great deal outside of formal worship. Children are given many opportunities to socialize with their peers and older children and learn to integrate their religious values with their social experiences. Since Unitarian Universalism welcomes all kinds of families, the children also learn respect for differences in race, ethnicity, abilities, and affectional orientation by learning more about the families of their classmates.