Our Fellowship

Standing on the Side of Love

Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations

 

Religious Education Curriculum 2009-2010

During the school year (September-June) we offer programs starting at age 4 and continuing through grade 12. Nursery care is provided every Sunday for children ages 1 to 3.

Once a month, usually on the last Sunday of the month, our DRE leads Children’s Chapel. This is a group worship service for all grades below Junior High. This fun program is held in Founder’s Hall, or in the library if bad weather drives the adult service into the hall. Classes for all other Sundays are listed below.

Toddlers (1-3 yrs) (No Formal Curriculum)

Our talented staff will encourage young children to explore the world around them. Toddlers may be dropped off before service or attend the first part of the service with their families. Class meets in "Pinecones", above the upper parking lot.

PreK/K (4 yrs+) Chalice Children

Introduces children to concepts such as family, holidays, birth and death, marriage, dreams and the natural world using fun activities, rhymes and fingerplays. Class meets in "Footprints", first classroom up the hill past the administrative office.

Grades 1-3 Stepping Stone Year

Class meets in "Treetops", second classroom up the hill past the administrative building. The Stepping Stone Year uses stories and activities to help children understand how people in many times and many religions have answered important religious questions, and helps the children to begin thinking about their own beliefs.

Grades 4-7 Social Action Through Current Events

In this class, the group will explore current events in our community and the world, and the how Unitarian Universalist Principles apply to their responses. The group will also put their beliefs into action with social action activities. This class meets in the Palmer Library.

Grades 5-6 You the Creator

Youth and teachers explore together the power that everyone's creativity has to shape the world. Lots of hands-on work in this class! Class location is TBD (ask at the Greeter Table).

Jr. High (Grades 7-8) Our Whole Lives

Ninth graders may request to participate in this class also. Class restricted to registered participants. Class meets in the Montessori Building (ask for directions).

YRUU (Grades 9-12) Topic Box Discussions

Youth will be exploring life and religious issues every week through conversations, conferences, worship sessions, and leadership opportunities. Youth will attend the adult service from time to time. Class meets in the Cathy Schepps Space (YRUU room), next to the upper parking lot.

Summer Program

During the RE "off-season" we offer a fun program for the kids to meet together in the Core Area or Founders Hall. Students enjoy activities such as stories, art, music, drama, food or dance. Nursery care is provided during the summer as usual.

Other Intergenerational Activities Offered by UUFSD

Throughout the year, the Fellowship sponsors a number of fun activities for families and kids. These include family camping trips, beach parties, sing-a-longs, social action activities, holiday parties, sleepovers, and family and youth camps at DeBenneville Pines (the UU camp near Big Bear).