Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island

Religious Education

Children's Religious Education

Core Curricula:

• Elementary Class (ages 4-9) "Treasure Hunting - Take Two" by Gaia Brown
• Youth Class (ages 10-14) "Compass Points" by Gaia Brown

Director of Religious Education: Lorie

Associate Teacher: Jennifer

Teaching Assistant: Niki

CRE sessions are from 4-5:15 p.m. Sunday; adjacent to Unitarian Universalist regular services (held at Trinity Lutheran Chapel).

Kids-Would you like to

• make new friends & enjoy new activities
• discover your unique talents and beliefs
• learn more about yourself?

Parents-Are you looking for a values-based religious education for your kids that promotes

• respect for all people and all spiritual paths,
• working for a better world,
• growing in spirit and mind?

The CRE 2006-2007 program begins September 17, 2006 for another year of learning and living the Unitarian Universalist principles! New students may join at any time and visitors are welcome to attend. Children's Religious education is suitable for school-age children, and child-care is available for infants and toddlers. We have two age specific classes, age 4-9, and age 10-14. The CRE classes attend the first part of the adult service each Sunday, and following the "story for all ages", join their teachers and classmates in the adjacent classrooms.

CRE sessions for the younger children typically include an opening chalice lighting, session activities built on the seven UU principles, an arts and craft activity designed to enhance the lesson, and a treat. Creative projects include various artistic media and music is often scheduled as well. We occasionally have a Guest Speaker (a parent or other church member who comes to share their time and talents with the CRE classes) to supplement the lesson.

The older children work with the DRE in learning about UU history and traditions and understanding the UU principles and finding ways to incorporate them into their daily lives through discussion, classroom activities, and social action projects to help our community and the earth. They have stated they are most interested in the following: island hunger, recycling, cleaning up the environment, and helping animals and people.

Youth Service Opportunities

The Social Action Committee has compiled a list of opportunities for youth in our area to participate in service groups. For a printable version, see the Youth Service Opportunities list. This list requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. Please see instructions for help.

These groups provide island youth with an opportunity to participate in service-oriented activities: