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Lifespan Religious Education, 'Rainbow Sunday School' @ UUC

    Thank you for your interest in Children and Family Programs at UUC. Programs are formulated by a part time UUC staff, Director and a volunteer Lifespan Religious Education Committee. Programs are open to all, regardless of religious background or present beliefs, non-beliefs and wonderings. We come to worship, celebrate, learn and grow together, consistent with our 7 Unitarian Universalist  Principles formulated and made easier for children to remember by matching with the colors of the Rainbow.

1) Respect the importance and value of all being (red). 
2) Offer fair and kind treatment to all (orange). 
3) Yearn to learn throughout life (yellow). 
4) Grow by exploring ideas and values together (green).  
5) Believe in our Ideas and act on them (blue). 
6) Insist on peace, freedom and justice for all (indigo). 
7) Value our interdependence with nature (violet).   

    Unitarian Universalism stresses the worth of each individual and the power of community. Our education program seeks to develop a sense of belonging in a caring community, critical reflection that leads to personal understanding and commitment, and joy in the process of living and learning. With our youngest children we begin by fostering a sense of personal worth, an awareness of social context, and an appreciation for the wonders of life. As the children progress through the program we introduce them to the history of the human quest for religious meaning, the responsibilities of membership in the human community, and the process of creating a self-sustaining religious life through adulthood using Unitarian Universalist Principles as a guide.

What we do, A typical Sunday:

Childcare is available from 9 30 am, so Parents can participate in the  Discussion Group, Choir or other activities. Childcare is also available during the service for Nursery aged children while older children participate in their Rainbow Sunday School classes. Childcare is provided, by paid UUC staff. (Outside of Sunday, Childcare is provided on request for Adult RE Classes and other Congregation activities).

RAINBOW SUNDAY SCHOOL, September-May

11 am Children start in the Morning Worship service every week. After the Story for all ages they leave to go their Rainbow Sunday School Classes. We offer classes for: Pre-school, K- Grade 2, Grade 3-5(6), Grade (6)7-9 and a Youth Group during the Sunday School year.

Classes finish about the same time as the service. Children snack in their classroom or play on the outside playground.

Inter generational Worship Services are planned when there are 5 Sundays in a month or special occasions.

SUMMER PROGRAM

Children continue to start in the 11am Service. Younger Children will have activities in the Nursery. Older Children meet in a multi age group.

Our Lifespan Religious Education Program, prepares children for the ongoing mystery and wonder of life. The Rainbow Sunday School Program teaches from the sources of our UU beliefs encompassed in our UU principles: stories of prophetic men and woman in history, ethical and spiritual wisdom in world religions, our Judæo-Christian Heritage, reason and science, nature and the sense of wonder we all share.  Classes often take part in social justice projects. UUA Curriculums are taught by volunteer teachers. Children will learn through stories, crafts, music and play.

We recognize that Parents are the main conduit for the spiritual upbringing of their children. We support parents by providing Parent Education classes.

Social Activities provide opportunities outside of Sunday to forge bonds and build community and offer discussion in relaxed atmosphere. As well as Congregation programs like Dinners for 9 there are twice yearly Camping, Picnics, Ice Skating, Corn Maize and Clay Center trips.