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Page 1 of 4 Spiritual Exploration & Education
We are pleased to offer religious education classes for children from kindergarten through high school. Nursery care is also available for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Each age level employs a curriculum endorsed by the Unitarian Universalist Association, based on the Seven Principles and Six Sources. Rather than teaching a certain creed, we promote independent thinking and tolerance. We strive to create an environment in which children can come together--regardless of background--to have fun, explore issues both large and small, and express themselves without fear of reprisal. Because we know it is important to understand our historic and cultural environment, we also make it a point to introduce children to world religions, Judeo-Christian traditions, and influential people and events of past and present.
Our church follows “Safe Congregation” guidelines in order to minimize risk to children and teachers. Each classroom door has a window, all teachers undergo a reference check, and entrances are monitored. We strive to have a minimum of two adults present in each classroom, but, on the rare occasions that it is not possible, then doors are left open and a monitor walks the hallways. There are designated areas for supervised play after service and each wing of the RE complex is equipped with a walkie-talkie in case of an emergency.
2011-12 Teacher/Volunteer sign-up form: Click here
2011-12 Religious Education Calendar: Click here
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Classes run from 10:30 to 11:45. Please pick up your children between 11:40-11:45am and then feel free to join the rest of the congregation in the Emerson Room for snacks and beverages. Regular attendance will help your child get the most out of church school. While we recognize that each family situation is different, we appreciate your effort to attend regularly. We are a cooperative church school in which parents teach & volunteer to help. If you are not able to teach, we request that you sign up to help with one of our many other activities. Let us hear from you. If you have any observations, ideas, or problems, let us know. We are here to make your child’s religious education experience a good one and we want to know what you think.
OUR MISSION AND GOALS Mission: Goals: • To give our children an opportunity to live their faith through social justice projects. • To familiarize our children in their “free and responsible search for truth and meaning” with the Six Sources of Our Inspiration, so that they may choose which “speaks to them” more. • To help our children develop into thoughtful caring adults, with a greater sense of who they are, and what we are as a church.
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