Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee
2810 Meridian Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32312
Phone: (850) 385-5115
Fax: (850) 385-5834
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Hello and welcome to all of you new and familiar youth and
parents. I am enjoying working with our Director
of Religious Education Keitha Whitaker and our wonderful volunteer
teachers. I look forward to working with all of you as your Youth RE Chair.
I am dedicated to our terrific program and will support children, parents,
and teachers in their shared experience. We are all excited about the
year ahead and in sharing a safe, informative, caring environment for
our RE program here at UUCT. We value our community and the commitment
to Youth RE. Youth Religious Education Mission Statement Our mission is to provide a well-rounded, liberal religious
education for our children in an environment where they feel safe, accepted,
respected, happy, and loved. We offer our children a community experience
through structured classes, religious celebration, social interaction,
service, and family activities. Our goal is to lay the foundation of a
faith and value system so children live harmoniously and responsibly within
themselves and with others. We will model the seven Unitarian Universalist
principles so our children may understand and practice them, and we will
encourage our children to become a part of our intergenerational church
community now and in the future. Learn more about the Youth Religious Education Committee Classes for Youth All classes are led by teaching teams of two or more volunteers. Our volunteers are long-standing members and friends of UUCT, who have shown their dedication to the RE Program by committing to at least a year of service to the program and undergoing an application and interview process. All teachers participate in a teacher training workshop and complete all safety requirements. The offerings of the Youth RE Program cover five major areas of emphasis on a rotational basis. These five areas are:
Each year, the Youth RE Committee reviews past offerings to determine the appropriate topic for each age group. RE Classes meet most Sundays except for Intergenerational Services and UU Kids’ Camp Sundays. NURSERY EXPLORERS ARTISTS BRIDGERS CURRICULUM WE BELIEVE is a UUA-published curriculum designed for all ages. The twenty-two hour-long sessions include stories, discussions, activities, and worship experiences that are interesting and engaging for four-year-olds to sixty-four-year-olds and all those in between. The curriculum is based on the seven principles as stated in the UUA Bylaws. While learning more about our UU heritage our children learn to articulate their UU faith through positive statements about what they do believe rather than the usual UU counterstatements to other faiths. In twenty-one sessions our UU principles are explored in three different ways. Session number twenty-two allows each class to reflect upon and celebrate their memories of shared experiences. YOUTH GROUP In addition to the RE curriculum, our children have several opportunities to participate in intergenerational services held throughout the year and two “Youth Celebrations!” with Rev. Robin Gray. The RE calendar is available at the RE Cart on Sundays. RE brochures are available on our UUCT kiosk at the back of the sanctuary. Feel free to pick one up whenever you visit our congregation. Our Whole Lives (OWL) In addition to our regular RE offerings, every three years UUCT offers Our Whole Lives , a series of sexual education curricula for grades K-1, grades 4-5, and grades 6-8. High School and adult courses are available as needed. Grades 6-8 OWL will be offered in Fall 2008. Parents are required to attend a mandatory orientation for all courses. Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives provides not only facts about anatomy and human development, but helps participants to clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. All OWL teachers receive UUA-recognized training and fulfill all safety requirements. Please contact DRE Keitha Whitaker for more information. Youth Activities Green Sanctuary Special Pen Pals What is a Special Pen Pal? How can I participate? Kids’ Fun Nights/Parents’
Night Out Service Opportunities Harmony Camp A sampling of Harmony Camp activities includes yoga, journaling, peace dances, music, drama, art, local history, taking oral histories, gardening, and conflict management. The camp day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with before and after care provided for a fee. It is open to children throughout the community. For details and registration information for Harmony Camp 2008, contact the UUCT Office. MountainCamp - Summer Camp in North
Carolina In keeping with our values, we treat each child with respect, kindness and consideration, and we celebrate his or her individual gifts. A balance is maintained between establishing structure and boundaries to keep youth safe and creating opportunities for them to "test their wings." Scholarships are available. For further information, contact Keitha Whitaker, DRE, or Elinor Elfner.
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