Children’s Religious Exploration
Religious Exploration Hour
for Children and Youth
Sundays, 9:45-10:45am
Important Note on Communications
As of January 2018, all communications for RE will be through Remind. Please text your child(ren)'s class code(s) found below to 81010 to join Remind. Help us save paper and stay in the know! You will receive short weekly Taking It Home messages and any announcements.
Link to 2018-19 online RE Registration:
https://goo.gl/forms/DgOaiiReN0nRcvQ93
Link to 2018-19 SignUpGenius to Volunteer:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f49aca72ca1f85-sunday
First Unitarian Emergency Form
Must be on file with the DRE before any off-site visit
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IzD_j_xLUiCR1_BZ_7zZam1K-7F5ZzWgOnnRGouIir8/edit?usp=sharing
First Unitarian Permission Form for Off-Site Visits
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UQcBcC65zIZaGP9_9M8fVhMKA-f_Mhcant5x2ed6R28/edit?usp=sharing
Fall 2018 RE Programming
August 19 - December 10
Nursery (Sprouts)
Class code: @1stunurs (text to 81010 to join Remind)
Nursery care is available during the RE hour (9:30-11:00) for children infants to Preschoolers in Room 214 every Sunday. Nursery care continues during the service as well, though all children are welcome in the service.
Infants and toddlers in the nursery will be engaged with an age-appropriate chalice-lighting, story, activity and snack each week, as well as ample time for play. Elena Meeks and NaQueesha Puckett, Leaders. Room 214.
Preschool - Kindergarten (Explorers)
We Are Many, We Are One
Class code: @1stuexpl
We Are Many, We are One offers young children the opportunity to learn about their religious community and tradition, as well as the freedom to discover and express their uniqueness. The four units in this program encourage children to develop their sense of identity and self-esteem wiwthin their Unitarian Universalist community and their world. The themes of "Many" and "One" -- community and individuality, alike and different, humankind and me -- provide a focal point. Room 212.
1st - 4th Grade (Seekers)
Faithful Journeys
Class code: @1stuseek
Faithful Journeys participants embark on a pilgrimage of faith, exploring how Unitarian Universalism translates into life choices and everyday actions. Through sessions structured around our UU Principles, we demonstrate that our Principles are not a dogma, but a credo that individuals affirm with many kinds of action. All sessions include hands-on activities as well as guided discussion, reflection, and self-expression to engage participants with various learning styles. Room 207.
5th - 8th Grade (Questers)
Learn-MORSH-Serve-Fun Rotation
Class code: @1stuques
First Sunday: Learn! Second Sunday: Multigen One Room Schoolhouse in the Social Hall! Third Sunday: Serve! Fourth Sunday: Fun! Join us to learn, participate in Multigenerational faith development, serve our church and our neighbors, and have fun together! Ideas generated by the class will take us out into the community to visit other faith traditions (and our own), serve our neighbors, and build community among ourselves by having fun together. Rm. 202.
Senior High
Individual Apprenticeships
Class code: @1stusrhi
Senior high students will work with the Director of RE to find meaningful and fun involvement in the life of the church. Opportunities might include assisting in a classroom, learning a skill such as working tech deck, or working directly with the DRE.
Multigenerational One Room Schoolhouse
on Monthly Ministry Themes
2nd Sundays, Social Hall
September 9--Beauty
October 14--Hospitality
November 11--Faith
December 9--Hope
January 13--Justice
February 10--Love
March 10--Humility
April 14--Transformation/Resurrection
May 12--Transcendence
Discover Our Whole Lives
Sexuality Education
Childcare
Holiday schedule
Exploration classes for children
will not be held on these holidays:
- Last three Sundays of December. Child care on that day will be offered for ages infant through 5th grade. Please pick up children in your care at 10:45 a.m. for the Celebration of Life worship service.
- First Sunday of January. Child care on that day will be offered for ages infant through 5th grade. Please pick up children in your care at 10:45 a.m. for the Celebration of Life worship service.
- Easter Sunday. Adults are invited to bring children in their care to the All-church Easter Breakfast during first hour. Activities for children are a part of the Easter celebration.
Children's Celebration during the
Celebration of Life Service
After Exploration Hour all youth and children in Preschool through High School join their families to attend the multigenerational Celebration of Life worship service at 11:00. Please pick up children Preschool and older at 10:45 for the Celebration of Life worship service.
The Goal of Religious Exploration
First Unitarian Church Religious Education nurtures both roots and wings; the roots of community and shared values, and the wings of the free mind and creative spirit. Liberal Religious Education can lead each person into living a life loyal to their deepest faith, toward wholeness and ultimate commitment.
More information
General Information about the Religious Exploration Program
Additional Programming for Children and Youth
Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education
Children's Celebration
Child Care
Safety Policies:
Child and Youth Protection Policy
Child Care Policy
Youth Group participation forms:
Behavioral Expectations for Youth
Discipline Procedures for Youth