Part of mural shown in children's classroom painted by members and friends of the Fellowship

See the Summer Directions newsletter for more information about the Summer Religious Education programming offered at the 9:15 a.m. service only. 

UU Principles for Kids                                     

1.    Each person is important.                  

2.    Be kind in all you do.                                                                      

3.    We’re free to learn together.

4.    We’re free to search for what is true.

5.    All people need a voice.

6.    Build a fair and peaceful world.

7.    We care for Earth’s lifeboat.

UU Sources for Kids – Betsy Hill Williams

1.    Awesome experiences of mystery, beauty, and belonging that all people feel;

2.    Words and actions of wise and brave people that make us want to change things that are unjust or cruel, and to offer 

      kindness and love instead;

3.    Ideas from lots of different religions that help us figure out what is good an true and fair;

4.    Jewish and Christian teachings that encourage us to treat others the way we would like to be treated;

5.   Ideas of people who believe in the goodness and power of human beings, who remind us to use science, common sense,

      and our own brains to think things out;

6.    Teachings of people who celebrate nature and remind us to live in harmony with the natural seasons of life.
 

FVUUF Religious Education Mission

In harmony with the mission of the Fellowship, and in concert with parents as primary spiritual guides for their children, The RE Program will provide structured programming to equip the children with the tools they may need for their life-long spiritual growth.

You may fill out the registration form for your child by clicking here: RE Registration Form

Program Year Schedule and Information (September through May) 

Nursery Care

Staffed child care is provided for children birth to age three in our dedicated nursery during every worship service.  Parents are asked to bring their well infant or toddler to the nursery several minutes before the beginning of a scheduled worship.  We endeavor to provide young children with a warm, accepting, and safe space in which to become acquainted with our faith community.  Every effort is made to assure that children are content and engaged during the time their parents are in worship.  Parents will be notified if their presence is needed for the welfare of their child by a pager system.

Spirit Play (Pre K/K)

This Montessori based curriculum was created especially for liberal faith traditions.  We have adapted the curriculum to discuss the “promises” of the UU faith.  (“Promises” is used in placed of principles.)  There is ritual in the classroom which allows for the young children to hear and experience a story, as well as choose appropriate work based on the story.  Some of the work may include painting, play-do, role playing, drawing, etc.

Free to Believe (1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade)

This experiential based program allows the young people to explore the UU principles as a starting point for examining their values, beliefs and UU identity. This program also allows the children to look at some of the larger questions of faith as the year continues.

Spirit of Adventure (4th and 5th grade)

This curriculum is a fun and unique way for those who participate to begin looking, not only at the principles in their own lives, but how famous UUs in history have embodied certain principles.  The young people will be asked to begin applying the beliefs to their own lives.  

Click here for Middle School and High School Youth Group information.

2008-2009 Curriculum Calendar

See what exciting activites we have for our children and youth.