Opportunities for children to learn what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist (UU) and to develop their own religious identity abound in all areas of UUCR church life. As children progress through our program, they will become familiar with UU principles, sources, and history. They will also learn about world religions, particularly our Jewish and Christian connections.

Nursery

Childcare is available during the worship service every Sunday. In the nursery, children explore their world and develop a foundation of trust with the compassionate care of our experienced childcare providers.

Summer Religious Education - Fun and Games!

Rising Kindergarten and Up (Sundays, 10:00 am) Summer is a time for relaxing and having fun. At the same time, young people can learn a lot while playing together. This summer, Sunday mornings will be filled with games that provide children with opportunities to get to know one another better and practice skills for building friendships and other meaningful connections.

Religious Education 2024 - 2025

Kindergarten - 7th grade (Sundays, 10:00 am) During stand-alone sessions children and young teens will experience wonder, explore their beliefs, develop spiritual tools for living in their changing world, and put their values into action in service projects.

8th - 10th grade Coming of Age
Coming of Age is an exciting program full of exploration, adventures, and discoveries. Young people will get to know themselves better and gain greater self-confidence. They will connect with peers and adult mentors through activities and adventures. At the end of the program, the congregation and families will celebrate their transition from childhood to older adolescence. Watch for more information or contact our Director of Religious Education if you might be interested.

Please register all your children from birth through 12th grade HERE. To find out more about our programs, contact Director of Religious Education, Linda Weaver at linda@uureston.org.

 

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Our Religious Education Goals:

In order to nurture the spiritual journey in a safe and loving multi-generational community, we strive to:

  • Help children know they are persons of worth by providing understanding and acceptance of them as co-congregants.

  • Spark an interest in the search for truth and meaning through challenging questions and the exploration of a diversity of ideas and responsible answers.

  • Reinforce Unitarian Universalist values by modeling for our children our faith in action.

  • Allow children and youth to ask us about our own spiritual growth.

  • Experience the joy, wonder, and awe of the sacredness and interconnectedness of life.

  • Build community through service, celebrations, and FUN.