Everything we do is Faith Formation. Everything we teach is Unitarian Universalism. The Congregation is the Curriculum. ~ Connie Goodbread

Religious Education Registration Form

All children and youth must be registered for Religious Education in order to participate. Please CLICK HERE to register.

Nursery

Children under the age of three will meet in the Murray Room with  Lillian Dutrow and/or Amelia Bodner, nursery staff. Drop off can begin at 10:15 am* and children should be picked up no later than noon. Nursery staff have been vaccinated for Covid-19 and will wear masks while caring for the children. Please dress children in weather appropriate play clothes and send necessary supplies such as diapers and a bottle or sippy cup. While the nursery age children will primarily be cared for indoors, staff may opt to go outside if weather permits.

*Parents who have a volunteer role requiring their presence in the Fellowship or those participating in the Forum or YoUUngish meetings may drop off their children as early as 10 am provided nursery staff and class leaders are available and ready.

Children Ages 3-11

Children ages 3 through 11 will meet either outdoors on the playground or indoors in the Emerson/Thoreau Rooms depending on the weather and interests of the children. We will affirm one another, our feelings, and our experiences as we observe the wonder of the natural world and ponder our place in it. We will create art and craft projects while sharing conversations.  We will share our joys and sorrows with one another.  We will connect and build a sense of community while we form relationships with peers and mentors.

Katherine Jones will serve as our primary class leader for this age group. Pam Lepley, our Director of Religious Education (DRE), parents, and other volunteers will assist as needed. Children and class leader(s) will continue to wear a mask whenever we gather regardless of whether we are inside or outdoors. This will help ensure a safer environment for those among us who are unable to be vaccinated or are immune compromised.  Class leader(s) are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19.

Parents may drop children off at the door to the Emerson/Thoreau Rooms beginning at 10:15 am*  and should be picked up no later than noon.

*Parents who have a volunteer role requiring their presence in the Fellowship or those participating in the Forum or YoUUngish meetings may drop off their children as early as 10 am provided nursery staff and class leaders are available and ready.

Youth Group

Middle and High School youth will meet from 10:30-11:30 am in the Anthony Room.  Joy Irwin and Pam Lepley will share facilitation of the youth group.   Youth will be able to share conversation while they play games of cooperation and strategy, connecting with one another and our Fellowship space.  While the group will primarily meet in the Anthony Room, youth and leaders may opt to move outside to the front seating bench area near the bird feeders, spend time on the playground, or explore the ‘big backyard’ depending on the weather and interest of the youth. Masks are required for both youth and leaders regardless of whether they meet indoors or outdoors. Leaders are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19.

Forum and YoUUngish

Youth and Young Adults are particularly invited to attend The Forum – either in-person or via Zoom – at 9 am prior to worship on Sunday mornings.  Topics are posted on the website and can be found in the weekly e-newsletter.  If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the Forum Team at Forum@uufws.org 

Young Adults who are 21-40ish are invited to participate with the YoUUngish Group.  Please contact the YoUUngish Liaison, Alicia Marsh, at YoUUngish@uufws.org for more information. 

Parents/Guardians

Parents/Guardians are asked to register their children so that our Director of Religious Education has current contact and other important information for all of our families. You can register here: https://uufws.breezechms.com/form/e7e074

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 parents or youth sing in the choir, serve as ushers or worship leaders, or fill another volunteer role.  We support the different ways in which you or your youth choose to participate at the Fellowship on Sunday mornings. Please talk with Membership Manager, Caron Armstrong or Director of Religious Education, Pam Lepley, if you would like to discuss volunteer roles or program offerings.  

Families may find the following information helpful as you prepare for worship or youth consider the options for participating on Sunday mornings.