Religious Education at UUCC

We offer weekly Religious Education (RE) programs serving children and youth, as well as events and community service. We welcome children, youth, and families of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, gender and racial identities, sexual orientations, physical abilities, special needs, learning styles, and family structures.

Sundays

School-aged children are invited to our RE “classes” during Sunday Service, after the Story for All Ages (usually 11:15am). On second Sundays, we instead hold a Multigenerational Service, designed to be engaging for all ages, when they are invited to stay for the entire service.

🧰See our curriculum below! 

Nursery

Younger children (babies, toddlers, and preschoolers) are invited to our Nursery, where our dedicated staff and volunteers are focused on safe and engaging play to support our UU values during Sunday Service and other church events. You are welcome to leave them in the care of our trusted staff and volunteers, or you are welcome to stay with them for as long as you like.

Register

Please register your child if you plan to attend our RE programming. All returning families are asked to register yearly so we have updated information. Thank you!

Click here to register for 2025-2026

Leadership

Currently, all aspects of RE are led by our volunteer Religious Education Committee. Sally Peixoto is the Committee Chair; you can find her at UUCC most Sundays. You can also reach the RE Committee by email at DRE@uucc.org.

We are working to hire a salaried RE Coordinator to strengthen and expand our programming.

 

Covenant

Religious Education at UUCC consists of youth, families, volunteers, and staff. Together we covenant to

  • Welcome all families.
  • Create a safe space for our youth that is kind and supportive.
  • Nourish spiritual life and support a search for truth.
  • Value our youth as vital and unique members of our community.
  • Celebrate their gifts and talents in our church.
  • Meet the needs of our youth throughout our church programming.

Events

Please visit us on Sundays or sign up for our Nuusletter for the most up-to-date info about our events.

 

Curriculum

This year in Religious Education, our children will be learning what tools Unitarian Universalism offers them for facing life’s challenges. Throughout the year, they will explore what aspects of Unitarian Universalism are useful for them and build their own “Toolbox of Faith.” 

This Toolbox of Faith program will be taught the first and third Sundays of each month.

The second Sunday will be a multi-generational service, and the fourth Sunday a game day.

Sessions:

1: Toolbox and Ruler (Faith – Oct. 5)

2: Magnifying Glass (Questioning – Oct. 19)

3: Compass (Integrity – Nov. 2)

4: Duct Tape (Flexibility – Nov. 16)

5: Mirror ((Reflection – Dec. 7)

6: Paintbrush (Expression – Dec. 21)

7: Chalk (Democratic Process – Jan. 4)

8: Hammer (Power – (Jan. 18)

 

9: Canteen (Spirit of Life – Feb. 1)

10: Saddlebags (Courage – Feb. 15)

11: Listening Tool (Stethoscope – March 1)

12: Sandpaper (Humor – March 15)

13: Gloves (Love – April 5)

14: Flashlight (Justice – April 19)

15: Level (Atonement – May 3)

16: Hardhat (Resiliency – May 17)

Past Events