Children's Religious Education

The Religious Education (RE) Program at UTUUC strives to inspire students in their search for truth and meaning, ensuring that our Program – both inside and outside the classroom – offers guidance, allows for questioning and exploration, and provides a warm and loving learning environment.

Under the direction of Rev. Emily Gage, our Minister of Faith Development, a team of dedicated volunteers serve as instructors for Sunday morning classes for children at levels from Preschool through High School.

Children usually attend the opening part of the worship service in the Temple's sanctuary, then are led out to classes by their teachers.

• Preschool through 8th Grade classes are offered during at the 9:00 a.m. service.
• Preschool through High School classes are offered at the 10:45 a.m. service.
• Nursery childcare is available during both services.

The Program works towards a total religious education experience that frees the minds and souls of students, encouraging them to rely on their inner authority and to integrate the seven Unitarian Universalist principles in their lives. Participants welcome questions about Unitarian Universalism and feel comfortable answering them.

Within the context of the RE Program, students are challenged to look outside of themselves and expand their boundaries of self to include the larger world community, working towards the greater good of our planet. Through hands-on participation in social and environmental activities, their desire to contribute will be encouraged and affirmed, and their sense of social responsibility will be heightened.

Read More:
Mission Statement 
2011-12 Curriculum 
Registration   

Download:
2011-12 RE Brochure  
2011-2012 Events Calendar

For more information about this program, feel free to email Rev. Emily Gage, Minister of Faith Development.

VOLUNTEERING IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Our program is almost entirely dependent upon the gifts of our volunteers. You, our members and friends, are encouraged to donate your time, talent and presence to our collective efforts. We appreciate volunteers in the classroom, as teachers, assistants and substitutes, on our Religious Education Committee, for special projects, and in sharing special interests. Please feel free to fill out our RE Volunteer form and return it to Rev. Emily Gage. THANK YOU!