Religious Education

Children & Youth

• Registration Form

Leadership

Adult Programs

• Current Offerings
• Growth Groups
• Science Lectures

Family Ministries

Monthly Newsletter

Monthly Calendar

Weekly News Blast

Search Us

Religious Education

Welcome to Religious Education at First Church where we provide tools to help us

• grow spiritually
• build stronger families
• improve relationships
• make the world a better place.

Children

We accompany our children in their spiritual development, encouraging them to question, wonder, and develop their own religious beliefs while confirming the religious values that we share. Classes for Preschool and Grades 2-5 are held at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Classes for grades K-5 are held at 11:30 a.m. Excellent nursery care for those 3 and under is offered from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Youth

Religious education is offered to both middle school and high school youth. Classes for Younger Youth (grades 6-8) are held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes for Older Youth (grades 9-12) are held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The "Coming of Age" class is held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We encourage our youth to articulate their maturing spiritual awareness while growing into independence.

Young Adults

Anyone in their 20's and 30's is invited to join other young adults after the late worship service every first Sunday of the month. We will gather in the courtyard as soon as possible after worship and then head to one of the local restaurants (usually Katz's Deli) for a good meal and great conversation. Come join us for food, fun and fellowship.

Adults

Adult classes and activities range from a spiritual day retreat in a beautiful location to courses on Unitarian Universalist history to discussions on climate change or spirituality. Courses, lectures and discussion groups are offered on Sundays and throughout the week. Many of them require sign-up so that appropriate preparation can be made. Sunday programs are open to all and do not require signing up to attend.

Family Ministry

The goal of this new program is to welcome families as they enter the community, to support parents in nurturing their children, and to support kid- and family-friendly events.

Sexuality Education

We offer a curriculum of age-appropriate sexuality education by trained facilitators to children, teens, and adults. The curriculum, Our Whole Lives, helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual 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.