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Every other year, the 4th – 5th grade religious education class studies the Jewish and Christian Bible for a full year. This year is a Bible year. Some UU adults wonder why we teach the Bible in religious education. They may have a negative bias toward the Bible because of what they’ve experienced about it … Continue reading Why Do We Teach the Bible in Religious Education?
This is my last newsletter column before I start my 4-month sabbatical on January 22nd. I’d like to take this time to answer questions about what is happening during my time away and to share my goals and plans with you. Who is taking over for you when you are on sabbatical? For children’s RE, … Continue reading What I’m Doing
Last month, I wrote about the importance of felt experience in our classes. This month, I turn to the content of our curriculum. In UUCWC’s Religious Education program, we spend the early elementary school years building a child’s Unitarian Universalist identity. Children learn who Unitarian Universalists are, what we value and how to live our … Continue reading UU Children’s Religious Education Curriculum
One of the first things I tell our RE teachers during their annual teacher training in September is what the goal is in their classrooms on Sunday morning. New teachers are surprised when they hear me say that the number one goal in RE on Sunday is to allow each child to leave the class … Continue reading Building Relationships on Sunday Morning
Welcome back to those families that I haven’t seen this summer. Our intergenerational water ingathering service is on September 10. Please bring a small amount of water from your home or a place you visited this summer. Our full Religious education program begins on September 17th. The RE Committee for Children and Youth and I … Continue reading Welcome Back!
The Coming of Age (COA) curriculum helps youth: discern for themselves what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist, individually and as part of the larger faith community; act on personal beliefs and values; and recognize and honor the movement of a youth from childhood to adolescence within the UU tradition. We know this year … Continue reading Coming into Connection (Coming of Age for Adults)
Did you know that Robin Pugh has been leading our Religious Education program for 8 years?! Yes, this marks the beginning of her ninth year at UUCWC. She is the longest serving Director of Religious Education in UUCWC history. Because of that, it is an honor that we will have a unique opportunity while Robin … Continue reading Robin’s Sabbatical
I’ve just returned from the UUA’s General Assembly in New Orleans. The theme was “Resist and Rejoice”. To be honest, I approached this GA with curiosity and trepidation. I wondered about the health of our denomination after several troubling events at our national headquarters. These included: the resignation of former president Peter Morales, a UUA … Continue reading Encouraged and Inspired After General Assembly
We have had a wonderful year in children’s RE. Our program is growing. We have 117 children and youth, that is15 children more than last year. We have several classes that are bursting from the seams with over 15 registered children. A lot of volunteers are needed to staff our cooperative growing program. This year … Continue reading The Religious Education Year in Review
I have been busy planning for next fall. Here is a preview of what to expect in children’s and adult religious education. Adult Religious Education These ARE classes will deepen your spirit, broaden your faith and help you to connect with others. Coming Of Age for Adults: Modeled after the teenage yearlong program, Coming of … Continue reading Fall Preview – Adult and Children’s RE
