Religious Education

The great end in religious instruction is not to stamp our own minds upon the young, but to stir up their own; not to make them see with our eyes, but to look inquiringly and steadily with their own... In a word, the great end is to awaken the soul; to bring understanding, conscience, and heart into earnest vigorous action on religious and moral truth, to excite and cherish spiritual life.
 
-William Ellery Channing

In a religious tradition that calls us to continually shape and refine our own beliefs, values and spirituality, religious education is a vital task.

This year's Religious Education Committee is proud to offer programming that includes exciting curricula for the children. We are committed to supporting each child's spiritual education and journey. As we grow and learn together, our goal is to build a compassionate community based on faith, trust and respect.

The curriculum "Creating Home" will be continued this year. This program helps children develop a sense of home that is grounded in faith. Together with your group you will ask questions about the purpose of having a home and the functions a home serves, for us as humans and for other animals. The program speaks of home as a place of belonging and explores the roles each of us play in the homes where we live. The program introduces the concept of a "faith home" — your congregation — which shares some characteristics with a family home. Like a family home, a faith home offers its members certain joys, protections, and responsibilities.

You can view details about the "Creating Home" curriculum on the Unitarian Universalist Association website by clicking here.

To lend a spirit of child-friendly worship, inter-age sessions which celebrate holidays from many world religions are interspersed between sessions of the curriculum. Children learn the value of celebration and community, as well as respect for the many religions throughout the world.

You are invited to join us. We welcome your suggestions and input into our effort to provide the best religious education program that we are able.

Nursery

Nursery care is available for children under 3.