
Family Ministry for Children
Strengthening Unitarian Universalist identity, engaging in social action, and using our UU Shared Values as a guide to help us make important life choices is the focus of our Religious Exploration (RE) Program. In both children and youth classes/meetings, participants engage in open-minded conversations with the goal of learning to respect and to accept others' opinions especially when they differ from their own. This set of shared values is the underlying theme of all our classes: Interdependence, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Generosity, and Justice all on a foundation of Love.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025-26 YEAR IS OPEN
K-5th Grade - Soul Matters
We use Soul Matters, a Unitarian Universalist Association curriculum that introduces children to our Unitarian Universalist principles and history through monthly themes which incorporate storytelling and play. Children consider the spirit of love and the mystery of life in an environment designed to ellicit wonder. Following a story about a core area of our faith, children discover their own answers to a variety of “wondering” questions. A choice of hands-on activities then provides the opportunity for further discovery and expression. The program reflects values such as integrity, courage, love, wonder and seeking truth while integrating the fun of creative play! The topics correlate with Reverend Matt’s Sunday sermons, so parents and their children will be able to foster healthy discussions and bonding at home about their experiences at church.
The following monthly themes will be incorporated into each week’s program:
September: Building Belonging
October: Cultivating Compassion
November: Nurturing Gratitude
December: Choosing Hope
January: Practicing Resistance
February: Embodying Resilience
March: Paying Attention
April: Embracing Possibility
May: Awakening Curiosity
June: Flourishing Together
Middle & High School After Service Meetup:
This year we will be offering an after-service time for teens and tweens to get together with one another to discuss topics of their choice such as social justice and incorporating our UU principles. As this is a new event, we see it evolving based on interest and attendance.
Nursery (infants to 3 or 4 years old)
Supervised childcare is available each Sunday for infants age 3 or 4. Children are signed in and out by their parent/guardian and are picked up from the nursery room immediately after the service. There is no fee for this service.
Registration Information
The registration for RE classes for 2025-2026 has begun. Registration is required after the first visit in order for us to provide the best experience for your children. We will also have a weekly sign-in sheet in the church lobby on Sunday mornings to fill out upon arrival. This will give our classroom leaders an idea of who will be joining us each week. There is no fee for participating in the RE programs. To help implement this benefit to members and regular guests, we ask that if you in addition to registering your child (children) into the RE program, that you also sign up to volunteer to contribute to one or more of the many RE programming duties.
For Questions, or to Volunteer, Email Kira Stone.

LCUUC offers
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Nursery Care
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Religious Exploration Class for K-5th Grade
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"Hang out” Time for Middle and High Schoolers



