Faith Formation for Children and Youth
Everything we do is Faith Formation. Everything we teach is Unitarian Universalism. The Congregation is the Curriculum.
~ Connie Goodbread
Faith Formation Registration for Children and Youth
Please register your child(ren) and youth for the first time, or update your registration information, so that teachers have current health and contact information.
Our Community of Communities…
Children, youth, and families are invited to participate in Fellowship life in the ways which are most fulfilling to them. Sometimes parents prefer for their children to attend worship along with them. Sometimes youth prefer to attend worship rather than participate in the youth class. Sometimes youth, parents, or guardians sing in the choir, serve as ushers or worship leaders, or connect in other ways that are meaningful to them.. Please talk with Director of Congregational Life, Caron Armstrong or Director of Faith Formation, Pam Lepley, if you would like to discuss program offerings or volunteer roles.
Faith Formation for Children and Youth on Sunday
Nursery: Infants – Younger 4 Year Olds
9:00 am – Noon ~ Nursery (Murray Room)
Nursery Staff provide consistent and loving care for our youngest children. At times when our Nursery Staff are off for holidays or illness, parents and guardians are asked to serve as Caregivers during Sunday morning hours. Current schedules are posted on the classroom door.
Please dress children in weather appropriate play clothes and send necessary supplies such as extra diapers or pull-ups, a bottle or sippy cup, and a change of clothes.
During the 9:15 am Worship Hour
Multigenerational Worship
9:15 am – 10:00 am ~ Sanctuary
All ages Worship together during this year of story-themed Sunday Services.
Families will find worship enhancers (drawing/coloring materials, sensory items, noise-reducing headphones, etc.) in the back section of the sanctuary. Although folks may sit wherever they choose, we have intentionally created a welcoming area for families with younger children in the Window Alcove. There you will find a low table with child-sized chairs, drawing/coloring materials, soft toys, and a couple of soft rocker chairs. This area will be staffed with an experienced caregiver who can assist families during Worship.
9th-12th Grade: Centering
9:15 am – 10:45 am ~ Cozy Room (Anthony)
The Youth Room is open for centering and peer support.
During the 11:00 am Worship Hour
Pre-K (older 4 year olds)-5th Grade: World Blessings
Begin in Worship with family, move to the classroom after the Story
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- 11:00 am ~ Sanctuary
- Approximately 11:20 am ~ Big Classroom (Emerson/Thoreau)
Children will leave Worship with their teachers after the Story. Once in the classroom, the children and teachers will explore stories through cooking and conversation. As time and weather allows, the class may go outdoors for play at the end of the lesson.
6th-8th Grade: Crossing Paths
11:00 am – Noon ~ Conference Room (Library)
Middle School youth and their Facilitators will explore different faith traditions as they become rooted in Unitarian Universalism.
9th-12th Grade: Crossing Paths
11:00 am – Noon ~ Cozy Room (Anthony)
High School youth will explore different faith traditions as they become rooted in Unitarian Universalism. This is a youth-led program with support from adult advisors.
Email Updates?
Do you receive periodic group email updates from our Director of Faith Formation? If not, email Pam Lepley to be put on the announcement list.
Do you receive the weekly e-newsletter from the Fellowship? If not, sign up here to begin receiving the What’s Up at the Fellowship? weekly e-newsletter.
