Children & Youth Programs
Sunday Mornings
Religious Education classes are held on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am on campus starting in September 2021.Middle School Youth Group and High School Youth Group meet at 4:30 pm on Sundays.
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![Nursery Room]()
Nursery Room
Our infants and toddlers are lovingly cared for in the nursery room by our dedicated CPR and First Aid certified RE Aides and volunteers from the congregation. Parents are welcome to stay in the nursery if they would like. Parents must sign their children in and out of the Nursery room, and keep their phones on vibrate when they leave.
- Meeting Times: Sundays during both services
World of Wonder will hapen in the fall; Wonderful Welcome will usher in the spring.
![3 - 4 year-olds (Pre-K): Chalice Children]()
3 - 4 year-olds (Pre-K): Chalice Children
Chalice Children delves into Unitarian Universalist faith and provides experiences around the strength of community, the wonder and awe that transcend everyday understanding, and life issues we all share. Early childhood is filled with curiosity and wonder. With loving adults as guides, young children can engage in spiritual seeking, develop their openness to sharing, and experience the benefit of a supportive community.
This program is based is based on the Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling, books that immerse children in the idea that one can work to make the world better.
6th - 8th Grade
TBD
![Sunday Morning Music Programs]()
The Sunshine Kids (age 4-grade 2) and Chalice Singers (grades 3-6) rehearse between the two services on selected Sunday mornings.
Not currently offered
![Youth Staff R.E. Internships]()
Youth Staff R.E. Internships
Youth are invited to apply to serve as assistant R.E. Teachers for our preschool and elementary age groups. The experience is truly emblematic of UU values: covenantal relationships rooted in community and mutual respect. This internship offers youth a chance to practice bringing their UU values into a work environment. Priority will be given to applicants who have completed Coming of Age at ERUUF or another UU congregation.
![Our Whole Lives (OWL)]()
OWL is a comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education curricula for use in both secular settings and faith communities. It provides honest, accurate information about sexuality. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, and improves decision-making. Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture.
![5th Grade OWL]()
This ten-workshop program is designed to help children ages nine through twelve to gain the knowledge, life principles, and skills they need to understand and express their sexuality in holistic, life-enhancing ways.
Like the other Our Whole Lives programs for different age groups, this comprehensive, developmentally appropriate program introduces key topics like values, body image, gender and sexual identity, peer pressure, and healthy relationships with sensitivity and inclusiveness, yet without specifically religious doctrine or reference.Not currently offered
- Meeting Times: Sundays, 4:30pm-6pm, Meal: 6pm-7pm
- Dates: September - December
- Enrollment Limit: 12
![8th Grade OWL]()
This sexuality education program for youth models and teaches caring, compassion, respect, and justice. It is a holistic program that moves beyond the intellect to address the attitudes, values, and feelings that youth have about themselves and the world.
Unlike many other sexuality curricula currently available, this program is comprehensive and progressive. In an inclusive and developmentally appropriate manner, it addresses sensitive topics that are typically excluded. The underlying values of the program reflect the justice-oriented traditions of UU.
- Dates: August - May
- Enrollment Limit: 12
![9th Grade OWL]()
This sexuality education program for youth models and teaches caring, compassion, respect, and justice. It is a holistic program that moves beyond the intellect to address the attitudes, values, and feelings that youth have about themselves and the world.
Unlike many other sexuality curricula currently available, this program is comprehensive and progressive. In an inclusive and developmentally appropriate manner, it addresses sensitive topics that are typically excluded. The underlying values of the program reflect the justice-oriented traditions of UU.
- Dates: August - May
- Enrollment Limit: 12
![Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) - Grades 6-8]()
Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) - Grades 6-8
MSYG offers opportunities for all ERUUF 6th-8th grade youth to come together on Sunday afternoons for fun group games, community service and social justice, and exploring their beliefs and values, as well as fun overnights! The group is supported by the Youth Ministry Coordinator and youth advisors.
- Meeting Times: Sundays, 4:30pm
![Coming of Age (COA)]()
COA is a program for 9th-10th grades to assist youth in clarifying and articulating their personal beliefs and to grow more deeply into Unitarian Universalism. COA supports youth in creating a vision about who they would like to be and what they would like to do for the world. Each youth is paired with an adult mentor to support them on their journey of discovery and help create connections between youth and the adult congregation. The program culminates with a celebration dinner and youth-led worship service in which youth share their personal credos.
- Dates: September - May
![High School Youth Group (HSYG) - Grades 9-12]()
High School Youth Group (HSYG) - Grades 9-12
High School Youth Group (HSYG) is a great place to have fun and meet a community of other youth that share our UU values! Youth meet weekly (online this year) and will gather for virtual "Lock-ins" and events throughout the year. HSYG includes opportunities for community building, worship and faith formation, justice making, learning and leadership.
- Meeting Times: Sundays, 4:30 pm
- Dates: September - May
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