Youth Religious Education Lesson Descriptions

December 8th at 10:15am

Spirit Play for PreK & K
The story for this Sunday is “The Weight of a Snowflake”. The theme for this class is wonder and working together.

Moral Tales and Faithful Journeys for 1st – 3rd Grade
Seeing Others with Awe
Drawing upon the first Unitarian Universalist Principle, which affirms the inherent worth and dignity of all people, this session rests on the idea that goodness and justice require more than tolerance of diversity. Children are given guidance to actively embrace differences as they learn to see others — indeed, all living beings — with awe.

Toolbox of Faith for 4th – 6th Grade
Humor
Sandpaper symbolizes humor, a tool which smoothes the rough edges of life. This session provides opportunities to reflect on how humor and laughter in a life of Unitarian Universalist faith can help us survive and enjoy the life we are given.

Neighboring Faiths for 7th & 8th Grade
Reformers and Protesters
Today we begin our unit on Protestantism by exploring some of the origins and diversity of the branches of Christianity that arose during the Reformation. We’ll create a Protestant “Family Tree,” and learn a little about the story of Martin Luther.

High School Youth Group
Simplify the Season, Simplify Life
Reducing the noise in both life and the specific time of year (like during the holidays) to make space for clarity, joy, and deeper connections.