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Religious Education Program
The great end in religious instruction…is
not to stamp our minds irresistibly on 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; not to give them a definite amount of
knowledge, but to inspire a fervent love of
truth…not to impose religion upon them in
the form of arbitrary rules which rest on no foundation
but our own word and will, but to awaken the
consciousness, the moral discernment, so that
they may discern and approve for themselves what is
everlastingly right and good. —
William Ellery Channing (1836)
Summer 2010 Religious Education for Children and Youth Helpers
NEW curriculum—Heart Talk for Kids: An Active Peacemaking UU
Curriculum—using Compassion Communication.
Nursery is open all summer in building 3. Children go directly to their summer classes
as listed below.
- Nusery care — Room 36, Building 3. Loving care for infants and toddlers.
- Pre-school–1st grade — Room 34–35, Building 3.
Heart Talk for Kids: An Active Peacemaking UU Curriculum
(see flyer for details)
- 2nd–5th — Founders' Hall, Building 1.
Heart Talk for Kids: An Active Peacemaking UU Curriculum
(see flyer for details)
- 6th–8th — Founders' Hall, Building 1.
Helpers for Heart Talk for Kids: An Active Peacemaking UU Curriculum
- Senior High are invited to attend the worship service
or may serve as helpers. Additional summer youth activities will be announced.
Questions about Summer RE?
Contact Deborah Kahn,
Director of Religious Education, dkahn -at- uucr.org or
Karen Whitesell,
Chair of the Religious Education Committee, karenwhitesell -at- aol.com.
Sunday Morning,
Nursery through Senior High
10:00–11:15 a.m.
(Sept. 26, 2010 to June 6, 2011)
- Nursery (infant to 2 yrs. old) —
Loving care is provided for the youngest members of our community.
- Preschool —
Chalice Children.
Nurtures children's spiritual growth, creativity, and connection to our Unitarian
Universalist community. Children learn about their religious community and about
listening and sharing with others through simple rituals and hands-on experiences.
- K–1st —
Treasure Hunting.
Uses the theme of treasure hunting to explore the meaning of Unitarian
Universalist principles and values and emphasizes an accepting and
caring community.
- 2nd–3rd —
Free to Believe.
Explores Unitarian Universalist principles through hands-on
activities, stories, games, songs, and discussions. Explores answers
offered by UU sources to big questions about life and death, spirit
and God, and the beginnings of world and life.
- 4th–5th —
Windows And Mirrors (NEW).
UUA Tapestry of Faith curriculum. Nurtures children's ability to
identify their own experiences and perspectives and to seek out,
care about and respect those of others.
- 6th —
The Questing Year.
Participants are invited on four quests tied to the themes of Self,
Church, Mystery, and World. The year culminates with an overnight and
a Coming-of-Age Ceremony during a worship service.
- Junior High (7th–8th; Heritage Year) —
Heresy Apparent.
Explores our Unitarian Universalist history using popular curriculum
by UU writer, Jeff Liebmann. Prepares for spring break Heritage trip
to the Unitarian Universalist Association in Boston and other historical
Unitarian Universalist sites.
- Senior High (9th–12th) and Youth Group —
Exploring Our Values Through Poetry (NEW).
UUA Tapestry of Faith curriculum. Utilizes poetry as a profound tool
in the journey toward becoming more conscious as human beings and as
Unitarian Universalists. Social justice, retreats, recreational, and
other special activities scheduled at additional times throughout the
year. Our Whole Lives 10-12 (our excellent sexuality education
curriculum) is offered this year.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome throughout the year!
Please register for class
after two or three visits when you decide this is the right church for you.
For more information, please contact
Deborah Kahn, Director of
Religious Education, 301-762-7666,
dkahn -at- uucr.org or
Karen Whitesell,
karenwhitesell -at- aol.com,
Chair of the Religious Education Committee.
UUCR's Safety Policy for Children and Teens
UUCR's Classroom Discipline Policy
 Kids don't ask questions only at church.
Visit Between Sundays
for answers and discussions about
Unitarian Universalism.
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