Child Dedications on June 5, 2022
The arrival of a child into a family, whether through birth or adoption, is one of the greatest events of life. As we do with many of our life transitions, it is important to...
Category: Family Ministry
Bridging Ceremony 2022
Sunday, June 5, during the 11:15 a.m. worship service The bridging ceremony is an annual tradition where we recognize our graduating high school seniors as they transition from youth into adulthood. Bridgers receive the blessing...
Bon Voyage Celebration for Melody Moberg
Sunday, May 22, 10:30–11 a.m. outside on the lower plaza In early May, we reported that Melody Moberg, our Director of Family Ministry and a UUC staff member since 2011, will be leaving in...
Bridging Ceremony on June 5
Each year at University Unitarian Church, we celebrate our bridging high school seniors with the Bridging Ceremony and Reception. We begin in the chapel with a special ceremony during the second service of our annual...
Child Dedication Ceremony June 5
The arrival of a child into a family—whether through birth or adoption—is one of the greatest events of life. And, as we do with many of our life transitions (e.g. marriage), it is important...
This Sunday
Coming of Age Service May 15, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m., in-person and live stream Our annual Coming of Age (COA) worship service celebrates the rite of passage of our 9th and 10th grade youth, who...
Announcing Family Ministry Transitions
With sadness as well as hearty congratulations and deep gratitude, we share the news that Melody Moberg will be leaving her position as UUC’s Director of Family Ministry at the end of June, 2022. Melody...
Coming of Age Service
Sunday, May 15, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel or via Zoom Our annual Coming of Age (COA) worship service celebrates the rite of passage of our 9th and 10th grade youth, who...
Youth Counselor Applications for Chalice Camp 2022 Close Soon—Apply Now!
Please click here to apply for a youth counselor position. Chalice Camp 2022 runs Monday–Friday, July 18–22 Applications for Youth Counselor positions at Chalice Camp 2022 close on April 24. Counselor positions for are...
Join a “Stories of Resilience” Gathering
Various dates, times and locations—See registration form Oh, the joy of gathering and reflecting together! Upcoming gatherings include a Thursday night gathering on Zoom, Friday in-person gathering in the Broadview neighborhood, and Sunday after...
Sprouts Care and Children’s Chapel Available During First Service This Sunday
Sunday, March 20 Sprouts Care (ages 6 months – 4 1/2 years) and Children’s Chapel, for elementary-age children, will be available during both the 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. worship services this Sunday, March 20,...
Youth Counselor Applications for Chalice Camp 2022 Are Open
Please click here to apply for a youth counselor position. Applications for Youth Counselor positions at Chalice Camp 2022 are open! Counselor positions for are open to UUC youth entering grades 9–12 in the...
Registration for Chalice Camp 2022 Is Open!
Register now! University Unitarian Church has a long and joyful history of offering an engaging summer day camp for children, called Chalice Camp. It includes music, art, games, worship, and field trips—our trip to...
UUC’s Faith Crates
Families with children of any age are invited to sign up to receive a Faith Crate of their own! Sign up by February 6 to receive the next Crate on February 13. Our Faith...
Elementary and World Religions Moving Inside
Sunday, January 23, 11:15 a.m. in Alcott and Channing Melody Moberg, Director of Family Ministry Throughout the fall, UUC’s Family Ministry program hosted outdoor Elementary and World Religions (grades 6–7) classes at 11:15 a.m....
Family Holiday Service Watch Party
Thursday, December 23, 6:45 p.m. via Zoom Come in your PJ’s and bring your favorite cozy beverage! The Watch Party Zoom room will open at 6:45 pm. We’ll start with some silly, winter-themed, icebreaker...
Family Ministry Winter Festival this Sunday
Sunday, December 19, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. outside, on UUC plaza This Sunday, Family Ministry is having a Winter Festival. During our usual religious education time we will offer an outdoor Winter Festival on UUC’s plaza,...
Families: Sign Up to Participate in Family Holiday Service
Please sign up by Tuesday, November 30 The Family Holiday Service will be pre-recorded and broadcast at 7 p.m. on December 23 this year. This worship service combines our annual Family Candlelight Service and Family...
CANCELLED: Trunk or Treat at UUC
This event has been cancelled on Sunday, October 31, due to lack of pre-registration. Trunk or Treat is a socially-distanced Halloween event which is geared toward children, but open to the whole UUC community....
Anti-Racism Parent Book Group
First and third Sundays of the month, mostly online, 8:00-9:30 p.m., beginning October 17 Sign up now to join the Anti-Racism Parent Book Group! Parents of children of all ages are invited to participate...
Subscribe to UUC Faith Crates
Families who sign up for Faith Crates will receive a box of materials for family faith formation and religious education at home four times throughout the year. The crates will include things like special...
Family Ministry and Religious Education Fees
Melody Moberg, Director of Family Ministry Your religious education team is thrilled to announce two exciting things: we are eliminating religious education fees this year, and we are shifting to a model of family...
Religious Education This Sunday
September 19 This Sunday during the 11:15 a.m. service we will offer care for children under 4 ½ in the Sprouts classroom (by reservation) and Elementary programming on the East Patio. Youth programs for...
Seeking Volunteer Teachers and Childcare Providers
Your religious education team is seeking volunteer teachers and facilitators for programs for children and youth this church year, with a requirement of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19, passing a background check, and being...