Education

Children's Religious Education

The goals of the RE program are:RE Class learning the Rainbow Principles

  • To encourage children in the development of their own UU identity
  • To encourage spiritual growth
  • To provide religious literacy
  • To encourage a social conscience

There are five themes that are reflected within the RE curriculum:

  • UU identity
  • Jewish/Christian heritage
  • Religions of the world
  • Social responsibility
  • Concepts of God

Each class level encompasses multiple themes within a given curriculum, building from year to year.

  • Preschool children begin with a general introduction of the church community, encouraging comfort and security through stories, art, and play.
  • K-1 children build upon the idea of a church home and began an introduction to UU rituals, as well as those from other religions.
  • Gr. 2-3 expands their knowledge of UUism and our Judeo-Christian heritage, and are introduced to the concept of social responsibility.
  • Gr. 4-5 delves more deeply into world religions, faith and spirituality.
  • Gr. 6-8 seeks to help the middle-schooler define his/herself as a UU, using discussion, pop culture, and visits to other churches to help in the development of a personal, religious creed.

We aim to encourage our children and youth to be religiously literate and spiritually aware; to make life-affirming choices; to develop a sense of social responsibility; and to be prepared for life in a multi-faith, multi-cultural world.

Review the current RE curriculum for children, and other RE classes offered.  Download a copy of the prospectus.

 

Youth Programs

Our high school youth group, Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU), is our Congregation’s opportunity for all interested youth from ages 14 to 18 to have fun, share spiritual interests, and serve others. Learn more.

We also have a Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) for grades 6-8. MSYG is the social complement to our Middle School Religious Education classes. The emphasis is on fun, with social activities and social action projects that encourage bonding among participants. Guidance is provided by adult volunteers. Learn more.

 

Adult Programs

Exploring religious truth, meaning and experience is central to Unitarian Universalist faith. In communities and as individuals we seek lives of meaning anchored by values. We want to deepen in spirit and nurture our souls; we strive to contribute to and shape the wider world for the greater good. We recognize that we are part of an interdependent web of life.

Our Sunday Circle, classes, and Covenant Groups are all ways one can strengthen self and community. Other activities that foster adult spiritual growth can be found in the Community section of this website. Learn more about Adult programs.