Become Religious Literates:
- We aim to instill a deep understanding of Unitarian Universalism, fostering religious literacy that empowers our young members to navigate their spiritual journey with wisdom and insight
Embrace Ethical Decision-Making:
- Our commitment extends to nurturing ethical and moral decision-makers. We guide our children and youth in developing a strong sense of integrity and responsibility, empowering them to make choices rooted in compassion and justice.
Cultivate Interfaith Appreciation:
- Diversity is at the core of our beliefs. Our programs encourage an appreciation for all religious and spiritual perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated and understanding is cultivated.
Champion Earth Stewardship:
- Understanding the interconnectedness of all life, our CYRE Program emphasizes the importance of earth stewardship. We inspire a sense of responsibility towards the environment, nurturing a generation of caretakers committed to preserving the beauty of our planet.
Embrace Active Agency for Good:
- We believe in the power of each individual to make a positive impact. Our CYRE Program empowers children and youth to recognize themselves as active agents for good in the world, fostering a sense of responsibility to contribute positively to their communities and beyond.
If you have babies or toddlers:
You may keep your child with you during the service or take your child to the nursery (the greeters in the church foyer will direct you). If you leave your child in the nursery, you will be asked to sign in with your name and cell number. Please leave your phone on vibrate, so nursery volunteers can reach you if your child needs you. You are invited to have coffee after the service before signing out your child from nursery. Please ensure your child has a fresh diaper before heading to the nursery, as our volunteers do not provide diaper changes.
If you have older children:
They should go with you to the main sanctuary for the "time for all ages" part of the service. This may involve a song, story, or group chat. After this, you should accompany your children downstairs to the appropriate classrooms (signs on the doors will indicate the class age groupings). Please introduce yourself and your children to the class leaders or the Director of Religious Education, Sheila MacMaster. Then, you may rejoin the service in Panabaker Hall. When you and your child are comfortable, the class leader can escort them downstairs after Time for All Ages while you remain in the service. You are invited to have a quick coffee after the service.
Children get to know each other better, have more fun, and learn about the community when they attend at least 3-4 Sundays a month. We encourage you to come regularly!
Volunteer involvement by parents is essential for our programs to be successful. Please speak to our Director of Religious Education about ways that you can help out.
