Programming is based on our UU Values and Principles. Classes may involve collaborative art projects, music, stories, movement,
interactive games and discussion.
Our values, centered in love, in kid-friendly language:
Pluralism: We believe there are many ways to connect with the divine or sacred, and there is no one right way to be religious or spiritual. We listen to each other with curiosity and respect.
Transformation: We are always growing and learning. We embrace our differences with curiosity, love, and respect. As we learn new things, we work to change what we do to incorporate the new things we have learned.
Interdependence: We find connection with and care for all beings and the Earth. What happens to one person affects all of us. This is true even if we don’t know them.
Justice: We believe in justice and fairness for everyone, and that means taking action instead of ignoring a problem. When someone asks for help, we try to help them in the way they’ve asked for help.
Generosity: We share freely and joyfully to build a strong community. We share our time, energy, and resources to help each other.
Equity: Fair means everyone gets what they need– not that everyone gets the same thing. When we see something that is unfair or wrong, we support and work with the people who are being pushed down or held back.
1st Principle: We believe that each and every person is important.
2nd Principle: We believe that all people should be treated fairly and kindly.
3rd Principle: We believe that we should accept one another and keep on learning together.
4th Principle: We believe that each person must be free to search for what is true and right in life.
5th Principle: We believe that all persons should have a vote about the things that concern them.
6th Principle: We believe in working for a peaceful, fair, and free world.
7th Principle: We believe in caring for our planet Earth, the home we share with all living things.
8th Principle: We will work to end racism.
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K-4 RE lessons are led by Religious Education staff and a team of adult volunteers
Every Sunday children have RE from 10:30-11:45 AM.
At 10:30 children usually start in the sanctuary for the service and Time for All Ages. Children are then sung out of the sanctuary to their RE Classes.
Once downstairs, the morning starts off with a little free play and then check in. During check in, a chalice is lit and children sit in a circle and share Joys and Sorrows. After checking in, the instructors lead the RE session. Activities could include science, art, nature and religious studies. Conversations, activities and group service nurture children’s ability to identify their own experiences and perspectives and to seek out, care about and respect those of others, especially through the context our Unitarian Universalist faith heritage of public service, anti-racism, and anti-oppression activism.
