Religious Exploration for Children
Our Religious Exploration program for children and youth is an important part of our church. We strive to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for all participants. We honor and respect each child as a valued individual with unique gifts to share.
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Our curriculum for 2007-2008 is "What is Religion?" We operate with a one-room school house set up, but are able to tailor the Sunday's content to any age group depending upon the children present. Religious Exploration for Children is conducted during our 11:00 service. Children stay with their caregivers for the beginning of the service and are "sung on their way" after our Story for All Ages (approximately 11:15). Adults with children may certainly participate in our 10:00 Forum as we provide child care from 10:00 a.m. - approximately 12:15 p.m. Caregivers are expected to retrieve their children following the conclusion of our worship service. If not participating in Forum, feel free to bring your children around 10:30 to provide them with some free play time with their friends before the service beings. It may give you a bit of a breather too! |
Our program has a caring group of teachers. Our desire is to function as leaders who provide an opportunity for the children to embark upon self-discovery. We provide the foundation of religious community and Unitarian Universalist values that the children may firmly stand upon as they grow and explore.
We do not teach one truth as Unitarian Universalists have no professed creed. We gently guide our children by allowing them to explore many truths while establishing their Unitarian Universalist identity. We hope this exploration allows them to find the spiritual path that is right for them – knowing they are a welcome part of our Unitarian Universalist community.
Vision
The vision of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brevard Children's Religious Exploration program is to provide a loving, safe environment where children learn respect for themselves, for others and for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are all a part. We strive to provide a comfortable, welcoming place for children of all ages and their families. Where the spirit of friendship thrives in pleasant, beautiful surroundings. A place where they can develop empathy and the desire to help others; where they experience and develop tolerance of differing beliefs, where they can learn about the myriad religious and spiritual beliefs of humankind while developing their unique Unitarian Universalist identity through learning and living UU principles.
Mission
Our mission is to provide opportunities for UUCB children to grow spiritually,
to develop a sense of personal and social responsibility and become
compassionate human beings living their lives in harmony with UU
principles. We will provide engaging religious education classes, family
activities, social interaction, social service and religious celebration.
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Principles and Purposes for Children
We believe . . .
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That each and every person is important.
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That all people should be treated fairly and kindly.
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That we should accept one another and keep on learning together.
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That each person must be free to search for what is true and right in life.
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That all persons should have a vote about the things that concern them.
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In working for a peaceful, fair and free world.
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In caring for our planet earth, the home we share with all living things.
Spiritual Growth for Adults
UUCB sponsors a variety of events designed to enrich the spiritual journey of our members and friends. Included are the Adult Forum, evening classes, Minister’s Weekend and a UU Orientation Program.
Our services include the chalice lighting ritual, music, readings and a sermon or speech. We have the pleasure of hearing from a variety of ministers, academics, and lay speakers as well as Rev. Wilson. Each service concludes with an opportunity to engage the speaker in a congregational response.
UUCB has a regular schedule of social events, social action projects and other opportunities to interact with fellow religious liberals interested in serving the community in fellowship and fun.