UUFSM Sunday School

WHAT WE TEACH OUR CHILDREN

The seven principles are the foundation of Unitarian Universalist Religious Education. Each year we focus on one of four "pillars" to learn about UU history, UU heritage, religions of the world, and how each of us can help make the world a better place. The Religious Education program for children and youth is committed to the development of their self-worth, spiritual growth, religious understanding, and social awareness and social action.
    Our programs are designed to
  • provide a supportive environment so children can learn, ask questions, and find answers,
  • instill respect and responsibility toward self and community,
  • encourage responsible social actions,
  • teach an understanding of and foster respect for different belief systems,
  • and provide resources and opportunities to develop a personal belief system.
SEVEN PRINCIPLES

- Every person is important
- We are kind to each other
- We help each other learn
- Each person searches for what is true
- All people deserve a say in what happens

- We work to build a fair and peaceful world
- We care for the Earth and all creatures
pillars

FOUR PILLARS

2008-2009  Our Jewish & Christian Heritages

2009-2010  Building a UU Identity

2010-2011  Religions of the World

2011-2012  Building a Better World
UUFSM is a
Safe Congregation
with policies on child safety and screening volunteers.
Nursery
Ages 0-3
Please 
REGISTER
 your children for RE.
There is no fee.
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UUFSM Religious Education Programs for Children
  UUFSM provides a nursery, a Sunday School for all ages, and a youth group that meets outside church hours. Please register your child for RE and for the Youth Group There is no fee, though we ask that all parents and all members of the Fellowship help out in some way, either by assisting or teaching in the classrooms, providing some supplies, sharing a hobby or a profession with the children, being part of the RE committee, or making a donation.
Learn more about volunteering in UUFSM's Religious Education Program!
 

SUNDAY MORNINGS

     On Sunday mornings at 10:30, the children go to the Worship Sanctuary with the rest of the Fellowship. (Infants and children 3 and under can go to the nursery at 10:20.)

     The children stay in the Sanctuary for the opening songs and prayers and the lighting of the chalice, enjoy the Sharing Moment (an activity for all ages), and then go to Sunday School, usually around 10:45. They're in class until 11:30 or so, when they join everyone in the Fellowship Hall for snacks. The nursery closes at 11:45. On Special Days, the schedule is slightly different.

WHAT TO WEAR? 

Most children come in jeans and T-shirts, though sometimes they like to dress up a little or even a lot.  Painting and crafts are frequently a part of our classes, so bringing a T-shirt to use as a smock is a good idea.

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