Spiritual Exploration
CUUB's Program for Children
We have a children's program on Sunday mornings. Children have the chance to dive into their spirituality through fun, games, creativity, and engaging lessons! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our UU values and explore our rich history in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Here are the topics comming up
August
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Week 1: In the beginning of August we celebrate the first harvest, called Lughnasadh or Lammas. We will hear a story about giving thanks for our food and practice naming the “first fruits” in our lives - the things that are just beginning to grow.
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Week 2: We will explore how our choices shape our friendships and communities. Children will learn a simple tool for speaking up kindly and taking care of themselves and others in relationships.
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Week 3: As the summer heat hangs on, we’ll talk about rest, play, and how animals survive the hottest days. Children will share their favorite easy to cool down and create a small reminder to listen to their own energy.
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Week 4: We’ll imagine what “heaven on Earth” could look like right now. Children will brainstorm small, real-life ways they can help make their homes, schools, and neighborhoods kinder and more beautiful.
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Week 5: We will learn a short story about how Unitarian Universalists came to be. Children will explore our symbols and promises, and create something that shows what being UU means to them.
September
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Week 1: We are having a Pancake Breakfast at CUUB! More details to come
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Week 2: We are exploring the UU practice of beginning in sacred space as well as the rituals that help us start new things off right. As we do that, we will explore the history of and have some fun with the Chalice.
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Week 3: We are exploring the UU practice of beginning relationships and new endeavors with covenant-making. We will explore how covenanting is a way of living out and lifting up our UU Value of Love.
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Week 4: As we bring our journey to an end, we will be exploring the UU practice of beginning again in love and the work of what to do when promises are broken or when hurt occurs. We will learn about our Jewish friends' High Holy Day of Yom Kippur and all about repairing relationships after promises are broken.
Spiritual Exploration classes will generally include a story, discussion, and games or activities
that tie into the theme of the week.
For more information please contact info@cuub.org. We can't wait to see you there!
Safety
We follow a number of safety policies, including:
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All staff, teachers, and helpers working with children and youth undergo a criminal and sexual offender background check before they volunteer. All teachers are members of CUUB.
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At least two adults are required to be present during all children and youth classes and activities.
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All classrooms are provided with hallway windows so that activities are viewable at all times.
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First aid kits are available in each classroom and throughout the building.