Our Purpose and Goals

As the Unitarian Universalist Association says, “the search for truth and meaning is a lifelong search.  We are never too young or too old to be learning.”  Our Religious Education (RE) Program promotes the spiritual growth of children, youth and adults, and nurtures the religious life of church members, their families, and the community.  Religious education for the heart and the mind is part of all we do at this church.

Our Mission Statement

The purpose of the Religious Education Program is to uphold the principles of the church. We strive to be a church where people of diverse beliefs can worship in a spirit of reason, tolerance, freedom, loving fellowship, and a commitment to social justice.

Our Pillars

Unitarian Universalist religious education programs rotate between four themes or “pillars:”

• World Religions
• U. U. Principles
• Judeo-Christian Heritage
• Social Action.

A Program for All Ages

Our program is designed with the understanding that learning is a life-long experience.  The religious education program includes monthly intergenerational services where the children have a role in the service, such as for holidays and the Church Friends celebration in February.  Learn more about our programs for all ages:

• Nursery
• K-5th Grade
• Youth (6-12)
• Adults
• Multigenerational

In addition…

Responsibility for development of the church Religious Education program is shared with the RE Committee of volunteers, the Clerical Assistant for Religious Education, and the minister.  Religious Education curricula are selected from the online lessons and programs of Soul Matters Sharing Circle.  Kids learn valuable moral lessons that can help them navigate their complex lives while growing in a caring, nurturing environment.  Volunteers teach “Sunday School” classes on a rotating basis. The minister traditionally has led adult education classes and advised the RE Committee on curriculum and special events.

For your child’s safety, please make sure to fill out a registration form for your child before his or her first RE session. Please let us know if your child has any special needs.  If you have further questions or would like to participate in these programs, contact us.

Religious Education Committee

Nancy Smith, Committee Chair

Monica Day
Nena Obits
Rev. Dan Miyake, Minister