In a safe, caring, and structured environment, we aim to:

• Nurture each individual.
• Provide opportunities for religious discovery as well as personal and spiritual growth.
• Encourage a sense of community within the classroom, the religious education program as a whole, and the church congregation.

We provide our children with the opportunity to explore a variety of ideas during their years at UUC – from Unitarian Universalism and our Judeo-Christian heritage to world religions and social justice. Through social service projects, we help them gain an understanding of the diverse needs, abilities, faiths, and challenges of both the local and global communities.

Thoughtfully designed to match the ages and developmental stages of our children, our programs encompass:

• Religious education
• Community service and social action
• Fun and fellowship
• Worship and celebration

Worship Opportunities for Our Children and Youth

Throughout the church school year, worship activities deepen the learning and exploration experience for all our children.

On 1st Sundays of the month, 2nd through 6th graders gather in Knatvold for a service led by Rev. Deborah Raible.*

• *These services include chalice lighting, song, story, and meditation.

On 3rd Sundays of each month, children and youth join their parents upstairs for worship in the chapel, leaving for their classes during the offertory. Once downstairs, 2nd through 5th graders have Arts Sundays which give the children a chance to reflect on their experience in the worship service through drama, music and visual arts.

There are two intergenerational services in December.  Sunday, December 19th at 9:30 and 11:15 are the Family Holiday Services.  Then, Thursday, December 23rd at 7:00 p.m. is the Family Candlelight Service.  Both offer many opportunities for children, youth, and adults to participate.

 A music service, usually in March, features selected readings and beautiful music. Any child or youth may participate in this special service.