Children’s Religious Education
Weekly Classes
he mission of the
First Unitarian Society's Children's Religious Education Program is to facilitate
ethical and spiritual development in our children
so that they will be empowered to become free-thinking individuals who know
and respect themselves and others, contribute to their human and natural
communities, and make informed decisions regarding their spiritual paths.Children attend structured, curriculum-based classes through ninth grade. Our classes are offered on a rotational basis, with one set taught during “Year One” and the other during “Year Two”. Subjects include Judeo-Christian heritage, Unitarian Universalism and its history, world religions, our connectedness with the natural world, and social justice. Classes are taught by teaching teams of four volunteers (parents and non-parents), allowing for teachers to have “on” and “off” weeks.
For more information on our Children’s Religious Education program, we invite you to read our current Children’s Religious Education Brochure. A registration form for classes can also be found on this web site.
Child Care
nthusiastic adults and a dedicated staff provide safe, loving care for
infants and toddlers through the age of three.
Although our Child Care Coordinator and staff are present weekly, this is a cooperative program, and parents who use the child care rooms are asked to help staff them on a regular basis. Visitors are always welcome. Parents are required to remain in the Meeting House while their children are in child care. We are pleased to now have a silent pager system that allows child care providers to silently alert parents to any need to return to the child care room during services.
Summer Fun
This is an exciting summer program designed for children ages 4-9 (3-year-olds are welcome if they attend with an older sibling). Each session begins with a short worship service featuring a classical or contemporary story. The story’s theme is further explored through a creative arts activity, nature study, or with a special guest. A healthy snack and free time on the playground conclude the session. There is no need to pre-register for Summer Fun. Children may attend every session or drop in throughout the summer. The fee is $3.00 per session or $20 for the summer. Summer Fun is offered during worship services between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
For more information about our Children’s R.E. Program, please contact one of our Religious Education program staff below:
Leslie Ross, Director of Religious Education
233-9774, ext. 119 or leslier@fusmadison.org
Alex Rodinsky, Religious Education Program Assistant
233-9774, ext. 114 or alexr@fusmadison.org
