Although we all struggle to find our footing during the COVID -19 Pandemic, we continue to find ways for our children and youth to blossom and grow in our now online Religious Education Program.
Building a Village Story Time - geared toward babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
Story Time is offered via Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am
Goal - The goal is for babies,toddlers, and preschooler to get their first experiences with being part of a church and RE community. Perfect for young ones not quite ready to be with out a family member and/or with a shorter attention span. Our half hours is spent with interactive songs, stories, and games.
Sunday School - geared toward children ages 5-10
Sunday school is offered via Zoom on Wednesday afternoons at 4 pm
Purpose - The purpose of our Sunday School program is teach children how they can live their faith everyday and in all that they do.
Goal - The goal of Sunday School is for kids to learn how to live out the Rainbow Principles and their faith. To begin to understand how it can and should show up in their everyday lives. It is also the time to start to exploring faith and religion, and talk about the big questions alongside our theme-based ministry. The use of fun activities like science projects, crafts, games, and cooking are used to help kids explore our monthly themes and shared faith.
Jr. Youth - geared towards youth ages 11-14
Jr. Youth is offered via Zoom of Friday nights at 7 pm
Purpose - The Purpose of our Jr. Youth program is to guide youth on the path to their UU Identity and to help them to find how they personally connect with their faith.
Goal - The Goal of our Jr. Youth class is to help youth continue to build on their understand of how they live their faith and explore the big questions of life. The use of fun activities like science projects, crafts, games, cooking, and group discussion questions are used to help youth explore and gain a firm grasp of their faith as well as what they believe in and stand for.
Youth Group - for ages 13-17
Youth Group is offered various nights and weekends through the year for youth ages 13 -17
Purpose - The purpose Youth Group is to help our older teens strengthen their bond with each other and their shared faith, while guiding them on a path to becoming a more active part of our church community and eventually members of the church.
Goal - The goal of Sr. Youth Group is youth empowerment. Our older youth have many opportunities to join in the community of First Parish Church. We encourage our youth to take ownership and leadership in church activities. Our youth meet to explore their beliefs and values, develop leadership skills, engage in social justice work, volunteer with community outreach programs and so much more- all while having fun and building relationships in a safe environment.
Building a Village Story Time - geared toward babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
Story Time is offered via Zoom on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am
Goal - The goal is for babies,toddlers, and preschooler to get their first experiences with being part of a church and RE community. Perfect for young ones not quite ready to be with out a family member and/or with a shorter attention span. Our half hours is spent with interactive songs, stories, and games.
Sunday School - geared toward children ages 5-10
Sunday school is offered via Zoom on Wednesday afternoons at 4 pm
Purpose - The purpose of our Sunday School program is teach children how they can live their faith everyday and in all that they do.
Goal - The goal of Sunday School is for kids to learn how to live out the Rainbow Principles and their faith. To begin to understand how it can and should show up in their everyday lives. It is also the time to start to exploring faith and religion, and talk about the big questions alongside our theme-based ministry. The use of fun activities like science projects, crafts, games, and cooking are used to help kids explore our monthly themes and shared faith.
Jr. Youth - geared towards youth ages 11-14
Jr. Youth is offered via Zoom of Friday nights at 7 pm
Purpose - The Purpose of our Jr. Youth program is to guide youth on the path to their UU Identity and to help them to find how they personally connect with their faith.
Goal - The Goal of our Jr. Youth class is to help youth continue to build on their understand of how they live their faith and explore the big questions of life. The use of fun activities like science projects, crafts, games, cooking, and group discussion questions are used to help youth explore and gain a firm grasp of their faith as well as what they believe in and stand for.
Youth Group - for ages 13-17
Youth Group is offered various nights and weekends through the year for youth ages 13 -17
Purpose - The purpose Youth Group is to help our older teens strengthen their bond with each other and their shared faith, while guiding them on a path to becoming a more active part of our church community and eventually members of the church.
Goal - The goal of Sr. Youth Group is youth empowerment. Our older youth have many opportunities to join in the community of First Parish Church. We encourage our youth to take ownership and leadership in church activities. Our youth meet to explore their beliefs and values, develop leadership skills, engage in social justice work, volunteer with community outreach programs and so much more- all while having fun and building relationships in a safe environment.
