Families

Faith Development for Children and Youth

Little Lights

We love babies and they are welcome in our sanctuary. Parents and caregivers can be present for the services while meeting their infant's needs for tummy time, nursing, sleeping, and play. Although families are welcome to sit anywhere in the sanctuary, the Little Lights space at the back is equipped with wipeable floor mats, baby safe toys, baby wipes, and baby safe toy disinfecting wipes.

Nursery

Our trained high school staff provide weekly care to babies and toddlers up to 4 years old. Caregivers actively play with the toddlers to stimulate social skills, curiosity and growth while providing a safe and comforting environment. Parents and caregivers are welcome to visit or stay with their children in the nursery at any time.  

Spirit Play

Spirit Play uses a Montessori approach based in story, ritual, play and creativity. Each week the repeating structure of gathering, chalice lighting, story, wondering questions, free-choice focus activity, sharing and affirming songs, gives children the tools to ask questions, make choices and form friendships within a safe and sacred container. Spirit Play is for children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade.

Soul Matters

Soul Matters is a Unitarian Universalist curriculum designed to help children, youth, and families explore faith in a meaningful and connected way. Rooted in monthly themes, this program goes beyond traditional lessons, encouraging reflection, creativity, and spiritual growth. Each session engages children through stories, hands-on activities, and thoughtful discussions, helping them connect their experiences to Unitarian Universalist values. The curriculum also fosters a sense of community by aligning with what adults explore in worship and small groups, making faith a shared journey across generations. Soul Matters is for children in grades 2-5.

Crossing Paths

The Crossing Paths class (formerly Neighboring Faiths) is designed to help youth explore the history, practices, and values of different religious traditions while deepening their own Unitarian Universalist identity. Youth will be learning about a different faith and then visiting those places of worship each month. While many of these trips happen during regular class time, some religious services take place at a different time, such as a Friday evening. Crossing Paths is for youth in grades 6-9.

BYKOTA

Our middle school youth group offers a space to grow socially, reflect on identity, and explore community values. BYKOTA has meetings on the first Sunday of every month before the church service for discussion, games, collaborative projects, and service-oriented learning. BYKOTA also has an activity once a month for team building and personal achievement, service projects, worship, and seasonal event leadership. This group is an important bridge between children's programs and high school youth group. BYKOTA is for youth in grades 6-8.

YRU2

Our high school youth group meets most Sundays at noon for discussion, games, service, and leadership development. YRU2 continues the practice of Faith Development for the whole body. Engaging the mind, youth understand Unitarian Universalist values and history, as well as spiritual wisdom from diverse sources. With the heart, youth build community with age peers and in the intergenerational community. Youth also contribute acts of service to the church and the larger community. While adult advisors, including our Minister, advise the youth, YRU2 is a youth-led group. YRU2 is for youth in grades 9-12.