Fall 2023
Sunday Morning Program
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Worship Service
A few weeks a month, our children ages five and up are encouraged to join the worship service at 10:30am for 20 minutes. Worship services provide an opportunity to listen to meaningful music, share joys and sorrows and hear relevant children’s stories. We choose our stories according to themes from holidays, days of observance and Unitarian Universalist eight principles. They reflect our values of a welcoming community to LGBTQIA+ folks, people of color, neuro divergent and differently abled children. Coming of Age
In late Spring, Unitarian Universalist teenagers usually join our congregation with a special "Coming of Age" ceremony. This ceremony is often preceded by a four-month curriculum helping them learn more about Unitarian Universalism and articulate their own beliefs. The Coming-of-Age ceremony usually features the youth reading their statements of personal belief (credo statements) to the congregation. |
Care for Babies and Toddlers
We provide a safe and nurturing environment for babies and toddlers. We have a hired staff person who works with volunteers to provide the best care for your child(ren). Caregivers are available from 10:15- 12pm to accommodate coffee hour. Please provide your own diapers, bottles etc. Children will enjoy snack, stories, sensory activities and free play. They will go outdoors as weather permits. Please provide outdoor gear. Games, Snack, and Sharing
Our children enjoy community building games in the multi-purpose room prior to snack. Snack will be offered with gluten free, and dairy free options. Nuts are avoided. During the snack we discuss the stories and themes from the service and hear about the children’s news. |
Our Whole Lives
Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, sexual health and behavior. Our Whole Lives provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information about a range of topics, including relationships, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sexual health, and cultural influences on sexuality.
Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, sexual health and behavior. Our Whole Lives provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information about a range of topics, including relationships, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sexual health, and cultural influences on sexuality.
Safety and Peace Keeping Policies
We are always concerned about safety and well-being of all children in our program. We have a Child Protection Policy that our staff and volunteers adhere to. We have two teachers assigned to every room. The DRE and staff will assist the volunteers in peacemaking efforts. We mediate teasing, name calling, or bullying at times. Sometimes we might need to call the parents out of the service. For more information, read our Child Protection Policy.
Parties, Concerts, and Outdoor Gatherings
We have multi- generational outdoor gatherings in which we enjoy hiking, picnicking, and playing. Last year we visited Obstbaum Apple Orchard, Carpenter Lake, Kensington, and Valade Parks. During the year, we have a trunk or treat Halloween party, a holiday party, and a Seder.
Peace Camp (summer 2023)
This year’s camp theme was Celebrating peace through our differences. Children explored what it’s like to be diversely abled, neurodivergent, ethnically diverse, BIPOC and LGBTQIA. We explored these different identities each day through folk dance, cooking, painting and activism. We integrated community building games, drumming, music, and giant bubbles!
Multi-generational Services
Every quarter, we have a multi-generational service. These services include the leadership and talents of our children and youth. Our multi-generational services are water communion, holiday service, coming of age ceremony, teacher recognition, and flower communion.
RE Program Mission
The mission of the RE program for youth is to build strong relationships among children, teachers and congregants. To cultivate spiritual growth through our eight principles. Grow a community that welcomes and nurtures all children of different abilities, gender identities, colors and faith backgrounds.
What is Unitarian Universalism?Unitarian Universalism is a caring, open-minded religion that encourages you to seek your own spiritual path. Our Faith draws on many religious traditions, welcoming people with different beliefs. We are united by shared values, not by creed or dogma. Our congregations are places where people gather to nurture their spirits and put their faith into action by helping to make our communities and the world a better place. Unitarian Universalists (UUs) are committed not only to spiritual growth and transformation but also to involvement in the world.
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Acting Director of Religious Education – Eva Leventer
Childcare Staff- Jill Border Chair of Youth Programs Committee – Brian Parthum |
Youth Program Committee Members
Kindred McEvoy Jason Lane Barbara Stevenson Jim Moir Gordon Krauthamer Adarsha Antares |