Children & Youth

We teach our Unitarian Universalist heritage. We teach children that all big questions have many answers and that it is their duty to search responsibly for the answers that feel right to them.

Our religious education program teaches children about ethical living. They learn about the moral precepts to love their neighbor, work for a better world, and search for truth with an open mind.

We begin with the understanding that children, like adults, learn in different ways. They engage their bodies, spirits, imaginations, and curiosity as part of their religious learning stories, discussion, games, art projects and music are just some of the ways we help children explore their world and gain new knowledge and insights.

We do not teach the Bible as the literal word of God, but children learn about the Bible in age-appropriate ways.

The Bible is important to us for at least 3 reasons:

1. We find in it good lessons and inspiring words;
2. It helps us understand our Western cultural heritage;
3. Knowing about the Bible from a historical perspective helps children explain their own beliefs to others who are biblically oriented.

Children learn that there are as many ideas about God as there are people; that we consider  Jesus to be one of the great prophets and teachers and learn from the example of his life; and that death is a mystery inseparable from life, and the only immortality we can know for sure is the way we live on in the hearts and minds of those whose lives we touch. Therefore, how we lead our lives each day is of utmost importance.

Yes. Children learn about the beliefs and practices of the world’s major religions. This encourages understanding of other cultures, fosters the sense of being a world citizen, and helps children see our Jewish and Christian cultures in perspective.

Amy Hadsell, Director of Lifespan Development at UUCL, is available by phone or email. If you would like to speak with her, please complete the contact form below and she will be in touch soon!