Religious Education time at Free Church Unitarian is "church for children!"
It is a spiritual time to explore with the heart, the hands, and the head. FCU values its children!
When is the children's program? The children remain with parents for the start of the service in the sanctuary. Midway through the service, the congregation sings the children out to the Hagen House, a sweet building just steps out the backdoor of the church. After the service and prior to the social time, parents pick up their children from the Hagen House.
Who leads the children? Two volunteers (one leader and one extra-set-of-hands) work with the children each week. RE Coordinator Lisa Moeller spearheads scheduling and is the contact if anyone is interested in participating. Lisa has created a "usual routine," so important for children, which includes the sharing of joys and concerns, singing, and an engaging activity.
What do the children do? The routines are the "roots" which hold us close, and the activities are the "wings" setting us to soar. The activities vary. The RE Coordinator strives to keep the needs of the children at heart when scheduling activities. Throughout the year there is a balance of seasonal crafts, stories from world religions, service projects, dramatic productions, topics which grapple with life questions, and more! UU sources, members of the congregation, and other materials provide the content. The UU Principles form the backbone. It is a vibrant program.
What are the ages of children? Free Church Unitarian children span many ages and is currently a multi-age program, not separating children by age.
Are there smiles? YES! From old & young! The children feel loved, honored, & cherished by this warm congregation.
"Come join us!". The children say, "We've got a spot for you right here!"
Who leads the children? Two volunteers (one leader and one extra-set-of-hands) work with the children each week. RE Coordinator Lisa Moeller spearheads scheduling and is the contact if anyone is interested in participating. Lisa has created a "usual routine," so important for children, which includes the sharing of joys and concerns, singing, and an engaging activity.
What do the children do? The routines are the "roots" which hold us close, and the activities are the "wings" setting us to soar. The activities vary. The RE Coordinator strives to keep the needs of the children at heart when scheduling activities. Throughout the year there is a balance of seasonal crafts, stories from world religions, service projects, dramatic productions, topics which grapple with life questions, and more! UU sources, members of the congregation, and other materials provide the content. The UU Principles form the backbone. It is a vibrant program.
What are the ages of children? Free Church Unitarian children span many ages and is currently a multi-age program, not separating children by age.
Are there smiles? YES! From old & young! The children feel loved, honored, & cherished by this warm congregation.
"Come join us!". The children say, "We've got a spot for you right here!"
