Religious Exploration
2023-2024 Religious Exploration
Typically, children will begin in the sanctuary on the first Sunday each month to enjoy a special story or activity with our affiliated minister, Rev. Judy. Following this time for all ages, children will proceed to class. We will also have an intergenerational service roughly once a month where adults and children will participate in a fun lay-led service together. The remaining Sundays, children will be in the classroom learning and exploring.
This year we are offering classes for two age groups: ages 4-9 and ages 10 and up. Classes consist of stories, games, crafts, and discussions around being kind to ourselves, being kind to each other, and being kind to the earth. The kids learn about the beliefs and customs of a variety of religious and secular holidays, and are active participants in the lessons. That is why it is called "Religious Exploration," we allow the kids to explore different ideas so they can decide for themselves.
For more information or to enroll your child, please click here.
Ages 4-9: World of Wonder
Founded on the premise that direct experience in nature is essential to children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development, this program delves deep into our Unitarian Universalist seventh Principle. It instills respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part, and appreciation of its beauty, excitement, and mystery.
Ages 10 & Up: Toolbox of Faith
Toolbox of Faith invites participants to reflect on the qualities of our Unitarian Universalist faith, such as integrity, courage, and love, as tools they can use in living their lives and building their own faith. Each of the 16 sessions uses a tool as a metaphor for an important quality of our faith such as reflection (symbolized by a mirror), flexibility (duct tape), and justice (a flashlight).
