During the summer regular programs and events for 6th-8th grade, like World Religions, take a pause. On Sundays, teens are invited to attend the service with their parents. Parents of middle school teens are encouraged to subscribe to the Youth Ministry Newsletter, to stay up to date on special events that may happen throughout the summer! Read below for more information about what is typically offered for 6th-8th Graders during the regular church year (September - June).

Our Whole Lives for 8th & 9th Grade:

Sunday evenings, 4:00 - 7:30 pm

Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a comprehensive sexuality education program designed to help participants gain the knowledge, values and skills to lead sexually healthy, responsible lives. In this OWL class, youth explore many topics, such as anatomy and physiology, gender, sexual orientation, relationships, dating, pregnancy, contraception, and sexual decision making. OWL for 8th-9th Graders is offered every other year at UUC. It will next be offered during the 2027-2028 program year.

Special Events (6th-8th Grade)

Bonds are made in the RE classroom so we make opportunities to build on those relationships with occasional movie nights, activities, overnights, and meet ups with other PNW UU youth. Sign up for the Youth Programs Newsletter to stay in the loop regarding upcoming activities for middle and high schoolers.

All Ages Sundays

We believe worship is an important part of community and faith development. Once a month, usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month, our entire church community gathers for a meaningful, vibrant, and engaging multi-age worship service. These services often include stories, embodied spiritual practice and ritual, and easy-to-sing music. Religious Exploration classes do not meet during All Ages Worship.

Combined Ages Sundays

Several times a year, children and teens gather to celebrate a seasonal UU ritual, holiday or annual event together. Dates for these combined-ages celebrations in the 2026-2027 church year are still to be determined.