Learning

What We Offer Through the Lifespan

We provide children, youth, young adults, and adults an opportunity to explore, reflect, and learn in a nurturing spiritual community. Unitarian Universalist religious education programs offer all ages, inspiring:

  • Ethical growth – internalizing enduring values like justice, equity, and compassion, and gaining tools to act on them in everyday life.
  • Social growth – connecting with peers and people of all ages on a deeper level. Finding acceptance among people who see beyond the superficial.
  • Spiritual growth – feeling a connection with the sacred within, among, and beyond us.

Religious education programs include more than classes. On a Sunday you might find the preschoolers singing songs about kindness, the 2nd graders engaging with a story about loss and bereavement, the 5th graders talking with a Muslim couple about Islam, the 7th graders learning about responsibility in a lesson from our progressive sexuality education program, and the high-school youth raising money for the local homeless shelter. Many programs incorporate social justice activities, worship opportunities, service trips, fellowship, and fun.

Our religious educator and minister lead many of our congregations’ lifespan programs. Parents and other members of the congregation often lead them, too. Teaching can be a very fulfilling way to deepen one’s own faith.

Children’s religious education programs are typically offered on Sunday mornings, and high school youth and adult programs are usually offered on afternoons or evenings.

We invite you to explore these pages and contact our religious educator to get connected.

Upcoming Events:

November 29, 2020 - December 5, 2020

  • 11/29/2020 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 11/29/2020 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 11/29/2020 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,
  • 11/29/2020 – Blue Class Sunday School (gr. 4-5) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 11/29/2020 – Neighboring Religions Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 11/29/2020 – Yellow Class Sunday School (gr. K-1) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 11/29/2020 – OWL Grades 7-9 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, McFadden Patio
  • 11/29/2020 – NO Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 12/05/2020 – Sacred Text Reading Group 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,

    • December 6, 2020 - December 12, 2020

  • 12/06/2020 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 12/06/2020 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 12/06/2020 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,
  • 12/06/2020 – Blue Class Sunday School (gr. 4-5) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/06/2020 – Neighboring Religions Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/06/2020 – Yellow Class Sunday School (gr. K-1) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/06/2020 – Healing the Divide 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm,
  • 12/06/2020 – OWL Grades 7-9 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, McFadden Patio
  • 12/06/2020 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 12/08/2020 – White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm,
  • 12/09/2020 – The Jataka Tales 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm,

    • December 13, 2020 - December 19, 2020

  • 12/13/2020 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 12/13/2020 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 12/13/2020 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,
  • 12/13/2020 – Blue Class Sunday School (gr. 4-5) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/13/2020 – Neighboring Religions Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/13/2020 – Yellow Class Sunday School (gr. K-1) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/13/2020 – OWL Grades 7-9 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, McFadden Patio
  • 12/13/2020 – Coming of Age Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 12/13/2020 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 12/16/2020 – Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm,

    • December 20, 2020 - December 26, 2020

  • 12/20/2020 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 12/20/2020 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 12/20/2020 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,
  • 12/20/2020 – Blue Class Sunday School (gr. 4-5) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/20/2020 – Neighboring Religions Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/20/2020 – Yellow Class Sunday School (gr. K-1) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/20/2020 – OWL Grades 7-9 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, McFadden Patio
  • 12/20/2020 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 12/22/2020 – White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm,

    • December 27, 2020 - January 2, 2021

  • 12/27/2020 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 12/27/2020 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 12/27/2020 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,
  • 12/27/2020 – Blue Class Sunday School (gr. 4-5) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/27/2020 – Neighboring Religions Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/27/2020 – Yellow Class Sunday School (gr. K-1) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 12/27/2020 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 12/28/2020 – Transgender Inclusion in Congregations 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm,

    • January 3, 2021 - January 9, 2021

  • 01/03/2021 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 01/03/2021 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 01/03/2021 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,
  • 01/03/2021 – Blue Class Sunday School (gr. 4-5) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/03/2021 – Neighboring Religions Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/03/2021 – Yellow Class Sunday School (gr. K-1) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/03/2021 – OWL Grades 7-9 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, McFadden Patio
  • 01/03/2021 – Coming of Age Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 01/03/2021 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 01/06/2021 – Transcendentalism Then and Now 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm,

    • January 10, 2021 - January 16, 2021

  • 01/10/2021 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 01/10/2021 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 01/10/2021 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,
  • 01/10/2021 – Blue Class Sunday School (gr. 4-5) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/10/2021 – Neighboring Religions Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/10/2021 – Yellow Class Sunday School (gr. K-1) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/10/2021 – OWL Grades 7-9 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, McFadden Patio
  • 01/10/2021 – Coming of Age Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 01/10/2021 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 01/12/2021 – White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm,
  • 01/13/2021 – Transcendentalism Then and Now 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm,

    • January 17, 2021 - January 23, 2021

  • 01/17/2021 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 01/17/2021 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 01/17/2021 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,
  • 01/17/2021 – Blue Class Sunday School (gr. 4-5) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/17/2021 – Neighboring Religions Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/17/2021 – Yellow Class Sunday School (gr. K-1) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/17/2021 – OWL Grades 7-9 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm, McFadden Patio
  • 01/17/2021 – Coming of Age Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 01/17/2021 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 01/18/2021 – Transgender Inclusion in Congregations 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm,
  • 01/20/2021 – Transcendentalism Then and Now 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm,

    • January 24, 2021 - January 30, 2021

  • 01/24/2021 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 01/24/2021 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 01/24/2021 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,
  • 01/24/2021 – Blue Class Sunday School (gr. 4-5) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/24/2021 – Neighboring Religions Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/24/2021 – Yellow Class Sunday School (gr. K-1) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/24/2021 – Coming of Age Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 01/24/2021 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 01/26/2021 – White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm,
  • 01/27/2021 – Transcendentalism Then and Now 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm,

    • January 31, 2021 - February 6, 2021

  • 01/31/2021 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 01/31/2021 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 01/31/2021 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,
  • 01/31/2021 – Blue Class Sunday School (gr. 4-5) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/31/2021 – Neighboring Religions Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/31/2021 – Yellow Class Sunday School (gr. K-1) 11:45 am - 12:30 pm,
  • 01/31/2021 – Coming of Age Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,
  • 01/31/2021 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm,

    • February 7, 2021 - February 13, 2021

  • 02/07/2021 – Green Class Sunday School (gr. 2-3) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 02/07/2021 – Red Class Sunday School (preschool) 9:30 am - 10:15 am,
  • 02/07/2021 – Ecojustice Sunday School Class (gr. 6-8) 10:15 am - 11:45 am,