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| "We cannot give our children a growing and creative religious life. A fine religion is a personal achievement." Sophia Lyon Fahs Drawing on the legacy of Sophia Lyon Fahs and other pioneers in liberal religious education, we believe in helping children and youth grow their faith with questioning, wondering, and personal experience. |
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| Through Sunday classes and all-ages events, we share with our children: • Values such as justice, fairness, and compassion • Joy for the lifelong spiritual search • Respect for neighbors of all faiths • A sense of belonging and love • Unitarian Universalist roots |
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| We Teach . . . | - | |
| We draw upon our seven Unitarian Universalist principles to guide our curriculum selection and teaching approach. 1. We teach that each and every person is important. 2. We teach that all people should be treated fairly and kindly. 3. We teach that we should accept one another and keep on learning together. 4. We teach that each person should be free to search for what is true and right in life. 5. We teach that all persons should have a vote about things that concern them. 6. We teach working for a peaceful, fair and free world. 7. We teach caring for our planet and earth, the home we share with all living things |
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| Curriculum | - | |
| The curriculum for Elementary aged children will draw upon Unitarian Universalism's seven principles. We will have wonderful children's books during The Story for All Ages highlighting the themes associated with our principles. Then in class the children will have lessons and activities related to each story. The Youth class continued with their study of Riddle and Mystery that focuses on Unitarian Universalist Responses to Big Questions such as "Is there a God?" "What happens after I die?" "Does my life have a purpose?" These are big questions we all voice. Though Unitarian Universalists espouse different theologies, we agree on many answers to these questions. This curriculum helps young people understand that our individual search for meaning in the universe is supported and strengthened when we come together as people of faith. Participants explore our shared Unitarian Universalist beliefs and determine where their beliefs fit in the spectrum. Engaging, relevant activities range from the introspective ("What I Think Time" or WITT) to scripted dramas, Internet surveys and exploring Unitarian Universalist hymns for answers. |
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