Important Dates for 2013-2014

2013

March 30—No Saturday service or CRE classes

March 31—Easter Family Service at 9 am followed by Easter Egg Hunt; no CRE classes

April 6 & 7—Child Dedications

April 14—SmAll Music Sunday, 9 am in Landmark Auditorium; no CRE classes

May 12—Coming of Age services at 9 and 11 am

May 18 & 19—Last weekend of classes; Flower Communion

May 26—Summer Fun begins

May 26 – Sept. 1—Summer Fun

August 14: Potluck for all CRE teachers, 6:00 – 8:00

August 17: Teacher Orientation for pre-K – 6th grade teachers, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

August 18: Service Sunday

August 25: Water Communion Worship Service; no Summer Fun

Sept. 7/8: Children’s RE classes begin!

October 5/6: Child Dedications

October 26/27: Halloween Parade

November 9/10: Children’s Chapel

November 17: Art in the Wright Place (fundraiser for CRE)

November 30/ December 1: Intergenerational Worship Services

December 8: Winter Choral Festival; no CRE classes

December 15: Gingerbread House Festival, 1 – 3 p.m.

December 21: Winter Solstice Service; no CRE classes

December 22: No CRE Classes; special activities for kids 4 – 10 Kids 3 and younger go to child care

December 24: Christmas Eve Services

2 p.m. Away in the Manger (family friendly)

4:30 p.m. Vespers Service (child care available)

7 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Service

11 p.m. Candlelight Service

December 28th: No CRE classes or worship service

2014

January 11/12: Child Dedications

January 25/26: Banner Parade

February 15/16: Children’s Chapel

April 5/6: Child Dedications

April 13: SmAll Music Sunday at 9 a.m.

April 19: No worship service or CRE classes

April 20: Easter; no CRE classes. Easter Egg Hunt following 9 a.m. worship service

May 10/11: Coming of Age Worship Services

May 17/18: Last weekend of CRE classes/Flower Communion

May 25: Summer Fun begins

Other Opportunities for Children & Youth at FUS

Child Care For Infants and Toddlers

We have child care available for infants and toddlers during each of our worship services and during many parish events. Our silent pager system allows us to contact parents if their child is having difficulty in the child care room. We also have Baby Haven, a soundproof room located at the back of the Atrium Auditorium that allows parents to enjoy the worship service while tending to their young children.

High School Youth Group

Our high school youth group meets weekly on Sundays during the school year, 4 pm - 6 pm. We focus on social justice and social action, helping teens to understand and promote human rights, equality, and a sustainable planet. Through service projects, speakers, and district trainings, youth will be encouraged to be socially and civically engaged. Along the way, they will explore the connection between Unitarian Universalism and social justice. There will also be many opportunities for fun and lively discussion! For more information about the Youth Group please contact Janet Swanson.

Summer Fun

When our RE classes have ended for the year (mid-May) our Summer Fun program kicks in! Summer Fun is offered concurrent with Sunday worship services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.,  and is for children ages 4 to 13. Children engage in arts activities, story time, and outdoor fun and games. No pre-registration is required.

Child Dedications

A child dedication is a uniquely Unitarian Universalist ceremony of welcome which offers parents the opportunity to have their children blessed by our congregation, their family, and our ministers. During this time, our congregation commits to help the child grow in ways of love, truth, justice, and peace. Child dedications are held four times a year. Contact the Rev. Kelly Crocker to discuss and schedule a dedication at 233-9774 extension 112 or click here to send her a message..

Children’s Choirs

We have several children’s choirs (determined by age), offering a special opportunity for children and youth to use their gift of music to serve our congregation. Our choirs are a strong and vibrant part of our community. They meet at various times on Wednesday evenings. Please contact our children’s choir director Heather Thorpe for details.