As an example, the classes from last year were:
Ages 2 – 6 Chalice Children Rich McKee and Laura Huth, instructors
Based upon a philosophy that a child’s spiritual development is related to direct experience, this curriculum helps young children learn what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist. Using a chalice theme, children learn about their religious community, engage in sharing with others, and explore a sense of belonging. ?
Ages 7 – 10 Experiences With the Web of Life Forrest Locklear and Shelly Rasmussen, instructors
This yearlong curriculum introduces children ages five to eight to the Unitarian Universalist Principle of respect for the “interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.”
Ages 11 – 13 Timeless Themes Barbara Fuchsman and Peg Schultz, instructors
This course Introduces children to religious literature that is central to North American culture and to Unitarian Universalist heritage. Children become familiar with their cultural heritage, and to the human issues that inspired these scriptures: the timeless themes of transcendent power, human responsibility, love of freedom, speaking out against injustice, respect for the beliefs of others, love of one's neighbor, and forgiveness. The Bible stories are taught from a UU value structure. God is referred to as "God," not "he." The stories, drawn from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, are gender-inclusive. Violence is not avoided, but recognized and used to guide participants toward an understanding of non-violent ways to resolve conflicts.
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