Curriculum

Nursery Care
Our youngest among us are cared for in a safe, nurturing environment.

Preschool
We Are Many, We Are One
Our preschoolers will learn about their religious community and traditions and discover and express their uniqueness. They’ll use their minds, bodies, and emotions to develop their sense of identity and self‐esteem.

Kindergarten and First Grade
Around the Church, Around the Year
Our kindergartners and first graders will become more familiar with their Unitarian Universalist community—its people, buildings, rituals and celebrations.

First Grade OWL
Our Whole Lives
An eight week mid winter curricula which supports parents in educating children about birth, babies, bodies and families. Available by option, includes parent meeting, parent/child orientation, as well as homework for parents and children to do together.

Second Grade
Spirit of Adventure
Our adventurers will be exploring Unitarian Universalism through the themes of sports, medicine, food, holidays, science, building, exploring, and the web of life.

Third and Fourth Grade 
A Chalice Celebration
Our third and fourth graders explore their UU faith and identity and prepare for the chalice ceremony.
Honoring our Mother Earth
After the ceremony, they’ll explore earth-centered traditions that celebrate the sacred circle of life.

Fifth Grade
Bibleodeon
Bibleodeon introduces Hebrew and Christian stories and engages fifth graders interactively, also exploring connections between biblical events and UU principles, between biblical ideas and their own lives.

Fifth Grade OWL
Our Whole Lives
An eight week mid‐winter curriculum that discusses the emotional and physical changes of puberty, and examines topics such as values and sexuality, communication and decision making. Available by option, includes parent meeting and homework for parents and children to do together.

Sixth Grade
Making a Difference
The focus in sixth grade is on community, what it means to be part of a community, the impact of our actions, and our call to make a difference in this world. Hands‐on social action projects are included.

Seventh and Eighth Grade
Neighboring Faiths
An exploration of different faith traditions, both in the classroom and on field trips, as well as opportunities to reflect on their own faith.

Eighth Grade
Our Whole Lives
A comprehensive approach to human sexuality, with the values of respect, responsibility, justice and inclusiveness. Available by option in addition to regular Sunday morning classes over the course of the year, and includes a comprehensive parent orientation. Meets Sunday evenings.

Ninth Grade (9:00 Service Only)
Coming of Age
A rite of passage year devoted to exploring Unitarian Universalist identity, theology, history and spirituality through discussion, drama, music, writing and art. This will be a time for participants to define their beliefs and put their faith into action.

Tenth‐Twelfth Grade (10:45 Service Only)
Youth Group
Discussions, activities, projects and learning experiences selected by our young people with input from their advisors. Travel to district level youth conferences (in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Missouri) and planning for social mission projects.