Category: Committee for Children and Youth

Growing Ever After

by Julie Rigano, Director of Family Ministry On the surface, Stephen Sondheim’s musical Into the Woods is merely a musical about fairytales. In the first act we see classic fairytale characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Jack before his beanstalk. Their lives intertwine as their paths cross in the woods during their … Continue reading Growing Ever After

Open Position: Director of Family Ministry (Children’s Programming)

2023-24 Position Description Director of Family Ministry  Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing is a vibrant, multi-platform Unitarian Universalist congregation of approximately 300 adults and 50 children. We seek a half time Director of Family Ministry (DFM) to oversee and implement an engaging and theologically diverse religious education … Continue reading Open Position: Director of Family Ministry (Children’s Programming)

Virtual Easter Egg Hunt through April 30th!

On Your Mark… Get Set…   Go! The UU Virtual Easter Egg Hunt 2021 is a go! The hunt begins Saturday, April 3, 2021 – the day before Easter – and will remain active throughout April. Spend the whole month exploring the UU net! Mark your calendars now! The hunt begins here: https://tinyurl.com/z1p2mwqv

“Religious Education” is Now “Faith Engagement”

In August, the Board affirmed my request for a change of title to Director of Lifespan Faith Engagement. “Faith Engagement” is the name of the UUA office that supports faith development for children, youth and adults.  Why the name change from “religious education”? The term “religious education” connotes a 1950’s style of education with teachers … Continue reading “Religious Education” is Now “Faith Engagement”

Strengthening Connections

I am thinking of all of you as you live in the uncertainty of what the school year brings. Please know that UUCWC is here to help you through this challenging time with support, intention and grace. Whatever happens in the coming months, we are facing it together with the love and support of everyone … Continue reading Strengthening Connections

Summer Happenings

Children’s Summer ProgramUUCWC’s summer program for K-8th grade is called UU Kids Connect. It is virtual and nationwide, developed by seven religious educators in congregations in New York and New Jersey. (I am not one of the seven but I am helping with the program now). It is open to UU children across the country … Continue reading Summer Happenings

Meet the Family Ministry Team

by Colleen McCourt At UUCWC, we’re always looking to create, nurture and deepen connections and be in community with each other. In that spirit, the past year saw the formation of the Family Ministry Team, a group of congregants charged with exploring the diverse experiences and needs of families within the congregation. The members of … Continue reading Meet the Family Ministry Team