Sunday School

From the Mission Statement for Religious Education adopted in May 1994: “We the members of First Unitarian Church, hereby affirm our responsibility to (1) embrace the children and young people of this Church in our religious community and communicate to them in words and actions their significance to the life of the Church and their membership in the family of Unitarian Universalists and (2) provide to the children and young people of this Church a quality liberal religious education which offers them the opportunity to (a) acquire the knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary to confidently engage in a religious dialogue with their peers, (b) develop a life-long commitment to Unitarian Universalism and the search for truth to enable them to develop their own belief system and (c) experience the values, ideals and teachings of Unitarian Universalism...”

How do we accomplish this?

Our Sunday School year, which runs from September through the end of May, consists of three trimesters of approximately 12 weeks each. Curriculum taught gives students the opportunity to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, World Religions, and our Judeo-Christian Heritage. During all of the trimesters, the material presented is viewed through the lens of Unitarian Universalism and the UU Principles specifically. The goal of our program is to give our children and youth the opportunity to learn about Unitarian Universalism and the faiths of the world on the way to learning more about themselves and the formulation of their own personal concept of religion as they mature spiritually.

In doing so, we hope to instill in our young people a vision of Unitarian Universalism as a church home that is broad enough to grow with them throughout the seasons of their lives.

SUNDAY MORNINGS

PRESCHOOL & NURSERY

Supervised care and structured activities for children ages birth through 5 years of age.

Sundays: 10:30 am - 12:15 pm - Downstairs in our colorful & spacious church nursery.

Learn more about our nursery.

2007-2008 Sunday Morning Programs for K– 5th Graders:

June 1: Flower Communion—NO SUNDAY SCHOOL— Intergenerational Service

Note: During the summer months, the K-5th graders DO NOT begin Sunday mornings in the worship service but instead go directly to the middle classroom in the RE wing at 11 a.m.

June 8: Fun and Games with friends at Church

June 15: NO K-8th Grade Sunday School so that families can attend the Youth Coming of Age Service

Summer Curriculuum - Building a Better World

June 22: Building A Better World: Focus on Water

June 29: Focus on Water and Build A Better World- focus on Water & Kenya

July 6: Build A Better World- focus on Water & Indonesia

July 13: Build A Better World- focus on Water & Vietnam

July 20: Build A Better World- focus on Water & New Jersey

July 27: Make Hygiene kits and New Baby kits for Church World Service

August 3: Hygiene kits and New Baby kits

2007-2008 Sunday Morning Program for 6– 8th Graders

A little bit of everything - daring discussion, active play, art, movies, wacky wonderful community and of course, FOOD !!!

Facilitated by Catie Miller, Leighton Rexilius, and Kate Wiig. COME AND JOIN US!

The 6-8 grade class meets in the lower level classroom.

NOTE: Beginning June 8: During the summer months, the 6th-8th graders DO NOT begin Sunday mornings in the worship service but instead go directly to their classroom downstairs.

2007-2008 Sunday Morning Program for 9-12 Grade Youth

The 9-12 grade youth worship with the congregational community in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings.

Youth: If you would like to volunteer in the Nursery or a classroom, please contact Cheryll Wallace at the church.

JOIN US ON WEDNESDAYS TOO!

The YRUU is a youth group for 7-12 graders. The group is currently on break for the summer. Normally, it meets on Wednesday nights from 7 - 8:30p.m.. Mark your calendars for the Parent/Youth Meeting on September 10 at 7 p.m. at First Unitarian. Contact Cheryll Wallace at the church for more information.

Learn more about YRUU.

Updated June 1, 2008 wfr