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Minister
            Rev Hafidha Saadiq
Commissioned Lay Leader
            Barbara Fuchsman
 Director, Lifespan Faith Development
            Joanne Rahn
DRAFT Behavioral Covenant Language

Board:
     Cindy Frantz, Chair
     Lisette Burwasser, Vice-Chair
     Elizabeth Aldrich, Secretary
     Jo Huber, Treasurer
     Stephanie Gibson
     Christa Champion

PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOR 2009-2010

The Life Span Faith Development committee and Joanne Rahn, the Director of
Life Span Faith Development are currently working with the parents and
teachers on developing the programs for the 2009-2010 year. Utilization
of new curricula from the Tapestry of Faith offerings and Youth
programming are additional priorities for the coming year as is
multigenerational programming and services.

 

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.

 

Any inquires or questions about the RE curriculum can be directed to Shelly Rasmussen, Director of Religious Education.

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