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Sunday Religious Education Classes

Note: Prior to attending Sunday RE classes for children and youth for the first time, please register children and review childcare and safety policies on the Children & YoUUth RE mainpage. Contact the Director of Religious Education​ with any questions or for assistance.

Sunday Morning Schedule for our Children/YoUUth

• 9:30 a.m. Adult Forum begins in the Sanctuary. The Playhouse opens for infants and children up to 3 years. Parents are welcome to drop their child(ren) at The Playhouse with the childcare attendants.
• 10:30 a.m. Adult Forum ends. Coffee hour begins in the Founder's House.
• 11:00 a.m. The Sunday Service begins in the Sanctuary and children and families are welcome to attend. Look for the red bucket in the corner to find busy bags and books for kids.
• 11:20 a.m. Children are sung out of the service to their Religious Education classes*.
• *Exceptions are Intergenerational Services
• 12:15 p.m. Parents pick up the younger children (ages birth - 5 years) from The Playhouse. Parents meet the older children (1st grade & up) in the Founder’s House.
• 12:30 p.m. The Playhouse & Founder's House is closed.

Class Descriptions

Childcare: (3 years & under)
Two childcare attendants are available to care for your youngest children, under age 3. You may drop your children off upstairs at the Children’s Playhouse as early as 9:30 for Adult Forum and pick them up for coffee hour and to be able to attend the first part of the service. Three and under are also welcome to stay there until pickup at 12:15pm. They will be provide snack during the 11am - 12:15pm service hour. Please introduce yourself and your child to our childcare attendants and take some time to help your child feel comfortable. Our Director of Religious Education coordinates our childcare. 

The Chalice Children (ages 3 – 5)
Our Chalice Children enjoy using the wonderful space at The Playhouse. Our teacher creates hands-on learning activities that draw in the kids to explore and participate in our lessons. The group begins by having a gathering circle, then moves on to a craft or movement activity and finishes with a healthy snack. Our curriculum is based on the Seven UU Principles. We have one teacher and one adult helper at each class.   ​

The Helping Hands (ages 6 – 8)
Children leave the service around 11:20 a.m. and follow our teacher to the classroom in the upstairs of the Founder's House (the larger classroom). We engage children in activities and discussions to help them become aware of who they are as Unitarian Universalists and the principles that inspire us. We also have games, stories, puppet shows and activities that build community and fellowship. The children take on responsibilities and participate in the fellowship activities in meaningful ways. 
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​Spirit2aliT & F8th (ages 9 - 11)
This group will be examining our word through the lens of film -- Our Popcorn Theology curriculum explores life's lessons and choices through movies! Our teachers are excited to challenge our youth to navigate their faith through viewing short clips, engaging in discussion & thought and by working together. This group takes the lead on many of our Youth lead programs throughout the year; Valentine's Day Performance for our friends at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living, Earth Day Performances & our always loved Holiday Pageant.

​YoUUth  (grades 7-12th)
Our YoUUth students leave the service at 11:20 a.m. and explore themes such as religious and spiritual traditions such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Native American, Buddhism, etc. along with what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist as a teen. In past years, this class has worked on the BUUF Story Corps Documentary Project, an oral history of our Fellowship members and their participation in social justice issues. The enjoy exploring others and themselves as they relate to the world. World religions is often an area they explore. They are also committed to community service learning.