Children
Finding the right religious education program for your child can seem daunting to many parents. Often, parents are seeking a community of shared values, and a way to help children form their own religious beliefs.
The Children’s Religious Education (RE) program at UUC includes classes on our Judeo-Christian heritage, other world religions, our Unitarian Universalist identity, and social action / justice. We do not teach children what to believe, but help them to discover and travel their own personal paths.
Nursery
Nursery care is offered for infants and toddlers who have not reached their 3rd birthday by September 1. Nursery involves play and storytelling in a warm, nurturing atmosphere. Our Nursery is supervised by experienced, paid caregivers.
Religious Education Classes
RE Classes are available for preschool through 8th grade students. Our RE program seeks to encourage spiritual growth; provide religious literacy; encourage a social conscience; and help our children to develop their own UU identity. Our curriculum reflects our Jewish/Christian heritage; the religions of the world; social responsibility; concepts of God; and a UU identity. Classes are available for:
Coming of Age
(Grades 8+)
Coming of Age is a meaningful milestone program that helps youth prepare for the transition from childhood to young adulthood. Participants work with adult mentors from the congregation as they explore their values, beliefs, identity, and place in the world. Through discussion, reflection, service, and community-building, youth develop greater self-awareness and confidence while deepening their connection to Unitarian Universalism. The year culminates in a special Coming of Age affirmation ceremony. This year, our program will use the Soul Matters curriculum, Becoming.
Summer RE
When regular RE classes end for the year, UUC begins a Summer RE program. Summer RE is a series of fun classes for ages PreK through 5th grade. Learn more.