Children’s Faith Development

Sundays at 10:30

Sunday Morning Overview

We begin every Sunday in the sanctuary, the Earth Room. Most Sundays, children, youth, and leaders leave for small groups and activities after the story. On other Sundays, we worship as a whole congregation, and all ages remain in the sanctuary during the entire worship service. Whole congregation multigenerational worship is designed with all ages in mind. Multigenerational services offer childcare for young children.

Children are always welcome in worship! We love the joyful presence of little ones. If you and your child need a bit of space to move around, the East Room is available to listen to the service audio or join Rainbow Connections with your little one. We’re glad you’re here, however, it works best for your family!”

The Rainbow Connection

Recommended for children ages 1-5*

A central concept of Unitarian Universalism is the values congregations affirm and promote. These values enacted through a spiritual discipline of Love are Interdependence, Pluralism, Transformation, Justice, Generosity, and Equity.

We will begin to acquaint young children with the ideas behind these values and the attributes inherent in each. Meetings begin with circle time and may include stories, crafts, and games. The sessions include a period of free play.

*Parents with very young children should contact the Director of Family Ministry to discuss the best class placement for their child. We’re here to support your family’s needs!

Chalice Kids

For elementary school-aged kids (K-5th)

In Chalice Kids, elementary-age children explore Unitarian Universalist values woven into our congregation’s monthly themes. Using the Soul Matters curriculum and the CartUUns program based on Pixar shorts, children will reflect, create, and share as they connect the themes to their lives. Through stories, activities, and lively conversation, they’ll discover how UU values help guide our choices, build community, and make a difference in the world.

Crossing Paths

For middle school-aged kids (6th-8th)

Crossing Paths is a program that treats every religion as a unique system. Every world faith tradition was born in response to a distinct human struggle. We honor religions best when we work to understand their particular challenges and aspirations. We lift the core pieces of other faiths and compare and contrast those faiths’ beliefs and practices with those of our UU faith. In this program, we will meet with other faith leaders by visiting different houses of worship.

Visit the Youth page for information about our 9th-12th grade programs.

Contact Michelle McKenzie-Creech, Director of Family Ministry, for more information.