“The great end in religious instruction is not to stamp our minds upon 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....”

Reverend William Ellery Channing
Unitarian minister and author, 1780-1842

Eighth Grade

9:30 AM & 11:15 AM Sept 12th - May
Our Whole Lives (OWL) – Comprehensive sexuality education program offered to 8th grade youth to help them develop healthy, loving, just relationships with themselves and others. It provides factual, scientific, age-appropriate information and encouragement for youths to help them make informed decisions based on their own values.  This year's full-year format will allow the instructors to spend more time encouraging the youth's sense of spiritual depth and connection through additions to lessons, spending time in the service in the Sanctuary and activities to bond as a class group. Specially trained class leaders serve as teachers.

Ninth through Twelfth Grades (High School)

For high school youth, we offer a Sunday youth group during the normal school year, September 12th through May. We also offer periodic classes specifically for youth.

High School Youth Group

Sundays, 11:15AM
Come to the  youth room for discussion, games, activities, and worship. The group is led by the youth themselves, with help and guidance from adult advisors. Focus is on faith and spiritual development as well as creating a loving and supportive community as the youth get to know each other and themselves better.

High School Youth Classes

Recent courses have included: Build Your Own Theology, Stress Management for Teens, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Creative Self-Expression, Our Whole Lives, The Gospel According to The Simpsons.

Beyond our youth group and classes, there are additional activities and experiences for high school youth to consider.