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Religious Education
Welcome to the UUFS Religious Education program! Our mission is to nurture the spiritual and ethical development of young people within a caring and inclusive community.
Contact our Director of Religious Education, Colleen Hamilton, at redirector@uufs.org for more information on how your children and youth can participate or for answers to any questions you may have.
Sunday Morning Religious Education for Children
During in-person services, children are invited to the Community First School grounds adjacent to the church. There, trained teachers engage them in activities, play, discussion, and reflection focused on UU principles and practices, diverse community occasions, and the rhythms of nature. Please sign in at room 6 on the CFS grounds, which can be readily accessed from the parking lot off Remington Ave. Sign-in begins at 9:15 a.m., and supervision is provided until 11:30 a.m.
On the last Sunday of each month, children join us in the sanctuary during the first part of our service so that we can enjoy family-friendly songs, stories, and UU rituals together. The teachers lead the children over to the Community First School grounds after this “Time for All Ages.” Sign-in is at the sanctuary on the last Sunday of the month.
RE Spring Program 2024
This spring, participants in the Sunday morning children’s program will learn about more of the core value of Unitarian Universalism: transformation, interdependence, and pluralism.
In March, we welcome the arrival of an Our Whole Lives (OWL) program to our community. UUFS is collaborating with the UU Fellowship of Los Gatos to bring comprehensive sexuality education to area children. The UUA developed the OWL curriculum in conjunction with the United Church of Christ (UCC) denomination 25 years ago. This nationwide cooperative organization continually updates materials and rigorously trains its facilitators. As children grow, OWL can support them through their changes with interpersonal skills, relationship building, and self-acceptance.
The Climate Reading and Discussion Circle will continue with What Kind of Ancestor Do You Want to Be? edited by John Hausdoerffer, et al (2021). Published in association with the Center for Humans and Nature, this collection of essays, interviews, and poetry brings together Indigenous and other voices to consider how those alive today can shape the lives of future generations for the better. Join us on Zoom third Saturdays from 11:30 to 12:30. Email redirector@uufs.org for the link.
In community,
Colleen Hamilton
Director of Religious Education
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Sunnyva
Intercongregational All-Ages Game Night!
Board-game enthusiasts from both the Sunnyvale and Los Gatos UU Fellowships meet on the first Saturday of the month from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., usually alternating locations between the two churches. There are a variety of table games on hand that appeal to both adults and teens–or bring along one of your own. We’ve added child supervision for those families with younger children who wish to attend.
Come join the fun — and feel free to share in potluck snacks as well!
UUFS COVID-19 Policies Related to Children & Youth
- We encourage all participants to be fully vaccinated for both individual safety and the safety of our community.
- Staff and regular volunteers working with children provide proof of vaccination.
- Extra masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the sign-in table.
Contact
Colleen Hamilton, Director of Religious Education
Office Hours: by appointment
Email: redirector@uufs.org
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