Children's Religious Education (RE) at Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church (LCUUC) is a vital component of church life for our congregation. Our church has over 100 adult members, and about 80 children who attend RE classes. LCUUC is dedicated to providing a meaningful, vibrant and well-structured RE program to meet the needs of this large youth population.
Our services begin at 10:00 am and we gather with families seated together in the Sanctuary. During this time, we hear a Story for All Ages. After about fifteen minutes, the children (and members who are serving as RE Teachers) proceed to their classrooms where their Religious Education classes are held. We offer classes for children from age 4 through High School. Each age group is taught from a curriculum developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association for that age group (see below). Older children also are involved in worship, leadership and social action.
Nursery care is available from 9:45 to 11:15 AM for children 6 weeks to 3 years old. Parents will be asked to sign their children in. Important note: As always, parents are responsible for their children (inside and outside the church building) when they are not in their Religious Education classes. Our tenant, LifeWays Preschool, has established a fenced play yard near the church front entrance. LCUUC kids are welcome to play inside the Lifeways play yard but please note that parental supervision is required. Parents are responsible for supervising their children while inside the yard.
Our Director of Religious Education is Kerry Duma. She can be reached at 262-369-1703 ext 400 or at dre@lcuuc.org. Kerry is in the office during the week, and is also available to meet on Sundays or during the evening by arrangement.
Tuesdays |
11:30 - 3:30 |
|---|---|
| Wednesdays | 11:00 - 5:00 |
| Thursdays | 11:30 - 3:30 |
Religious Education Curriculum for Children and Youth 2009-2010
We help children grow in mind and spirit and heart
K4 to 2nd Grade
• Our K4 to 2nd graders become awareof the interdependence of living things and each child’s place within the web of life, using the curriculum Experiences with the Web of Life . This program nurtures children’s enjoyment of nature, and encourages their natural sense of wonder and awe, while helping to develop a desire to protect the environment.
3rd to 5th Grade
• Our 3 rd to 5 th Graders use an active Unitarian Universalist Identity curriculum called Spirit of Adventure , using the themes of sports, medicine, food, science, building, exploring and the web of life as ways to discover the people and values of our Unitarian Universalist faith.
Middle School
• Our Middle Schoolers explore the faith practices of a variety of religious groups in the surrounding community, using the curriculum Neighboring Faiths . Visits to churches and temples are a favorite highlight of the program. Each unit includes learning some basics about the religion, a field trip (or guest), and time to reflect on the experience. The goal of the curriculum is to promote understanding and respect for other cultures while nurturing Unitarian Universalist identity and values. Youth also participate in social action projects throughout the year.
High School
• Our High Schoolers take time to reconnect with their deeper selves, to reflect on what they believe and what really matters, and to create a credo statement that expresses their most deeply held convictions, using the curriculum Words to Live By: Creating a Personal Credo. They choose and work on social action initiatives and explore big topics and questions of their choosing in philosophy and religion.
• Our Whole Lives (OWL) for 7th - 8th Graders OWL is a holistic program that models and teaches caring, compassion, respect and justice and moves beyond the intellect to address the attitudes, values and feelings that youth have about themselves and the world. This optional comprehensive sexuality education curriculum will be offered in early 2010.
Graduating Seniors • Our graduating seniors are invited to participate in our Transitions program, where they examine their faith and consider what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist and a member of LCUUC. Seniors choose an adult mentor from the congregation and are encouraged to do a number of activities related to: knowledge of UUism and LCUUC; service to LCUUC; spiritual discipline; and social action. At the end of the year, they have the opportunity to share their personal faith statement during a worship service.
This page was last updated September 3 2009