First Universalist Society

in Franklin

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH

2009-2010

 

Text Box: Dear families,

     Welcome to our congregation and to our Religious Education Program for children and youth!  Our programming includes worship, Sunday classes, youth groups, parent education and family events.

      On Sunday mornings we all begin together in the sanctuary, with the children and youth dismissed for their classes after a short time.  

     Our curriculum is drawn from five major areas of concentration: 

  • Unitarian Universalism
  • Jewish & Christian heritage
  • World Religions
  • Peace and Justice
  • The Natural World  

     Ministry with children and youth is an essential component of this congregation’s mission.  Our cooperative program benefits from the active participation of every family.  After attending for 6 months please speak with me or a member of the Religious Education Committee so that we can help you find the most appropriate volunteer opportunity.  The funding of our programs depends on the generous financial support of the whole congregation, members and friends.  Please keep this in mind when making your annual pledge. 

  We are so happy to have you here!

Ann

Rev. Ann Willever, Family Minister and the Religious Education Committee

       

Religious Education Committee

Our mission is to serve the congregation as stewards of the Religious Education ministry, which is dedicated to life-long spiritual learning

 

Dave Brunell

Ree Callahan

Susan Fasoli, chair

Sue Fouracre

Dana Hoy

Cheryl Magadieu

 


Sunday Morning Programs

 

 

TLC Nursery

Babies & toddlers

Tender, loving care for our youngest children in the Nursery with our paid childcare provider

 

We are Many, We are One

Preschool

 (Children who have turned 3 or 4 before September 1, 2009)

Stories & simple projects celebrating children, families and emotions.

 

A Discovering Year

Kindergarten & First Grade

Children's spiritual and religious growth are nurtured through connections to their ever-widening environment. They explore selves, friendships, families, church, nature, and religious and cultural days.

 

Faithful Journeys

2nd & 3rd Grades

Structured around the Unitarian Universalist Principles, this program demonstrates that our Principles are not a dogma, but a credo that individuals can affirm with many kinds of action.

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Bibleodeon

4th – 6th Grades

The best-known Hebrew and Christian stories are introduced with props and interactive challenges. They experience the Bible as one of many wonderful UU sources. They have fun, and they keep coming back!

 

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Neighboring Faiths

7th & 8th grades

An exploration of Unitarian Universalism and other faiths through guest speakers and visits to houses of worship, including churches, a Zen center, an Islamic mosque, Jewish and Hindu temples.

 

 

 

You, the Creator

 9th – 12th grades

Creative activities like role-plays, continuums, drawing, photography, sculpting, constructing spaghetti bridges, designing perfect pets, and making gods, goddesses, and more. The theme of spirituality touches every session.

 

 

 

And, in addition to Sunday mornings: 

 

My UU Journey (for grades 3 & 4) is an independent program

for children and parents to work on together with activities and projects,

which focus on the Unitarian Universalist Principles.

 

Chalice Club (5th and 6th grades)

This group meets one Sunday afternoon each month for fun and social action with parent coordinators.  Contact Liz True for more information.

 

Junior Youth Group (7th & 8th grades)

This group meets one Sunday each month from 12-2 pm for socialization & social action!  Youth must have a current RE registration form on file to participate.  Contact Roberta Jackson for more information.

 

Senior Youth Group (9th-12th grades)

Our high school youth group meets two Sundays a month, once in the morning (10-11:30 am) and once in the evening (6-8 pm), and is open to all 9th-12th graders.  Youth must have current RE registration form on file.  Contact Rev. Ann Willever for more information. 

 

 

Coming of Age

For 9th and 10th graders, this program meets monthly on Sunday afternoons throughout the year.  Participants will work with an adult mentor from the congregation.  The main focus is on Unitarian Universalist history and theology, knowledge of our congregation, and faith in action through community service.  The program culminates with the development of individual credo statements that are presented during Sunday worship.  Orientation and information session in June.