
CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (R.E.)

Childcare (Infant –Age 2)
Our childcare program provides loving care and supervised activity for the youngest members of our church. Our goal is to provide a warm and nurturing environment where trust naturally grows, helping children to become comfortable and happy with their first association with the church. Simple toys, picture books, and music are part of their environment. Parents may remain with their child as long as needed for the child to become comfortable with the caregivers and surroundings.
School Age Program
We welcome children into our program by introducing them to the basic traditions and symbols of Unitarian Universalism. Each week they are given the opportunity to light a chalice, share their feelings, and engage in crafts and activities designed to help them understand Unitarian Universalism.
This year, the children and youth of UUCF R.E. will be participating in discussions, games, songs, stories, and activities centered on monthly themes.
These themes and suggested activities are provided by the Soul Matters Sharing Circle, a network of Unitarian Universalist congregations who follow the same monthly themes, providing a spiritual connection to UU Communities across the U.S.
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Middle School (Grades 7-8)
As Middle School youth, our 7th and 8th graders begin their own search for understanding by exploring some of life’s “Big Questions.” While they follow the monthly themes, their individual interests shine through with monthly group outings and service projects.
Youth Program (Grades 9-12)
High school youth are offered a balanced program to support them in their continued personal growth and religious exploration. The five components of the program include worship, community building, social action, learning and leadership.
The youth program is an exciting time for young, energetic teens looking for help, advice, encouragement, and community. It is a safe place to explore ideas and have support within a community! Youth enjoy outings, crafts, discussions, and activities that help them understand discussion topics and aid them in exploring their hopes for the future.
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Religious Education Philosophy
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fullerton (UUCF)! We are delighted to have you and your children join us. We have a full program of religious education classes for children from age three to high school, as well as childcare for infants and toddlers under the age of three.
Our Religious Education program promotes a safe space where children can ask the big questions, where they are never told just to believe, where imagination, curiosity, and wonder are encouraged and the input of children and youth is valued. The goals of religious education at UUCF are to provide children and youth with a Unitarian Universalist foundation and to give them the tools to determine for themselves what it is they find to be true in their life and in the world around them.
Our Religious Education program uses a combination of curriculum, children’s worship, intergenerational services, community events, holiday observances, and social action.
Families come to Unitarian Universalism after thoughtful search for spiritual practices and to find a belief system that matches their life experiences. We are excited to share these experiences with you and your children.
The staff will be happy to answer any of your questions.
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Religious Education Staff
Religious Education Coordinator: Megan Watson
Teacher - Preschool & Childcare: Kami Henderson
Teacher - Preschool & Childcare: Sarah White
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Religious Education Committee
Rebecca Ricketts
Christina Garner
Carter Rakovski
ex officio:
Rebecca Deuel-Gallegos
Megan Watson
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UUCF Board Liason:
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Rebecca Deuel-Gallegos
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