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 ministers 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 spiritual life.
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 Rev. Cat Boyle, our Minister of Religious Education, with any questions.
Upcoming Events:
February 10, 2025 - February 16, 2025
02/15/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Reality of life-Péguy 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
02/16/2025 – No Sunday School 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
02/16/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
02/16/2025 – OWL Grades 7-9 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm, UUCPA
February 17, 2025 - February 23, 2025
02/19/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Touches of nature-Brontë 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
02/19/2025 – Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults – Wednesday Class 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm,
02/22/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Honeysuckle-Kingsolver 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
02/22/2025 – Parents’ Night Out 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Room 4/5
02/23/2025 – Neighboring Faiths Visit 8:00 am - 11:00 am,
02/23/2025 – OWL K-1 Class 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
02/23/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
02/23/2025 – Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
02/23/2025 – ALJ Class: Why UU’s should give a “dam” about water conservation 11:45 am - 1:15 pm, Fireside Room
02/23/2025 – Coming of Age 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm,
02/23/2025 – OWL Grades 7-9 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm, UUCPA
February 24, 2025 - March 2, 2025
02/26/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
03/01/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
03/02/2025 – OWL K-1 Class 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/02/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/02/2025 – Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/02/2025 – Living with Chronic Pain 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Fireside Room
03/02/2025 – Coming of Age 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm,
03/02/2025 – OWL Grades 7-9 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm, UUCPA
March 3, 2025 - March 9, 2025
03/05/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
03/05/2025 – Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults – Wednesday Class 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm,
03/06/2025 – Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm,
03/08/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
03/09/2025 – Neighboring Faiths Visit 8:00 am - 11:00 am,
03/09/2025 – OWL K-1 Class 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/09/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/09/2025 – Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 – Children’s Chapel 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/09/2025 – Coming of Age 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm,
March 10, 2025 - March 16, 2025
03/12/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
03/12/2025 – Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults – Wednesday Class 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm,
03/15/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
03/15/2025 – All Ages Game Night 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Room 4/5
03/16/2025 – OWL K-1 Class 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/16/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/16/2025 – Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/16/2025 – Coming of Age 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm,
March 17, 2025 - March 23, 2025
03/19/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
03/22/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
03/22/2025 – Parents’ Night Out 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Room 4/5
03/23/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/23/2025 – Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/23/2025 – Coming of Age 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm,
March 24, 2025 - March 30, 2025
03/26/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
03/29/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
03/30/2025 – No Sunday School 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
03/30/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
March 31, 2025 - April 6, 2025
04/02/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
04/03/2025 – Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm,
04/05/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
04/06/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
04/06/2025 – Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
04/06/2025 – Living with Chronic Pain 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Fireside Room
04/06/2025 – Coming of Age 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm,
April 7, 2025 - April 13, 2025
04/09/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
04/12/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
04/13/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
04/13/2025 – Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
04/13/2025 – Coming of Age 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm,
April 14, 2025 - April 20, 2025
04/16/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
04/19/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
04/20/2025 – No Sunday School – Intergenerational Worship: Easter 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
04/20/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
April 21, 2025 - April 27, 2025
04/23/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
04/26/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
04/26/2025 – Parents’ Night Out 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Room 4/5
04/27/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
04/27/2025 – Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
04/27/2025 – Coming of Age 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm,
April 28, 2025 - May 4, 2025
04/30/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
05/01/2025 – Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm,
05/03/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
05/04/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
05/04/2025 – Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
05/04/2025 – Living with Chronic Pain 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Fireside Room
05/04/2025 – Coming of Age 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm,
May 5, 2025 - May 11, 2025
05/07/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
05/10/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
05/11/2025 – No Sunday School – Intergenerational Worship: Flower Communion 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
05/11/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
05/11/2025 – Coming of Age 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm,
May 12, 2025 - May 18, 2025
05/14/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
05/17/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
05/17/2025 – All Ages Game Night 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Room 4/5
05/18/2025 – Coming of Age Service and Celebration 9:30 am - 1:00 pm,
05/18/2025 – No Sunday School – Intergenerational Worship: Coming of Age 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
05/18/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
May 19, 2025 - May 25, 2025
05/21/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
05/24/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
05/25/2025 – No Sunday School 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
05/25/2025 – Senior High Youth Group – SHYG 10:15 am - 11:30 am, UUCPA
May 26, 2025 - June 1, 2025
05/28/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
05/31/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
June 2, 2025 - June 8, 2025
06/04/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,
06/05/2025 – Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm,
06/07/2025 – Resonant Reading (Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm,
June 9, 2025 - June 15, 2025
06/11/2025 – Resonant Reading (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm,