Our Sunday Offerings for Kids
upcoming offerings
For the 2024-25 church year, we’ll be adopting a new rhythm for our offerings for kids. On most second and third Sundays we’ll have a Kids’ Worship Breakout; on most first, fourth, and fifth Sundays we’ll gather as an all-ages community in the sanctuary.
Changing it up in June! In June we are having a Kids’s Worship Breakout on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. The Second Sunday will be an interactive, all-ages, story-based worship.
June 1st: Pride Sunday! Glitter/Stardust Blessings in the Sanctuary. For our Worship Breakout we invite you to join us in a Holy Rage Room outdoors. Stick around after worship for the Church Picnic!
June 8th: Litha Stories of Renewal. Whole-church worship centering around the dramatic telling of a human who visits the fairy realm. A dance party is involved. Congregants are invited to BYOW (bring your own (fairy) wings), wear flower crowns, and come to church generally clad in festive attire suitable for a visit to the Royal Court of the Fairies.
June 15: We will be finishing up our farewell gift for Rev. Monica during the Kid’s Worship Breakout. After worship there will be a Celebration of Rev. Monica (with cake!) and then the Annual Meeting.
June 22nd: Whole-church worship. A maker-space will be available in the Sanctuary.
June 29th: Whole-church worship. A maker-space will be be available in the Sanctuary.
Sunday Mornings: On some Sundays, we worship as an all-ages community. Children and youth join in the worship service with their families, with quiet activities provided for anyone who listens better with something in their hands. On other Sundays, children and youth begin in the sanctuary with their grown-ups to join in the welcome, chalice lighting, singing, and a Time for All Ages. Then they are invited to participate in a kids’ breakout with activities designed for their age group, such as story, movement, conversation, or art. Kids are always welcome to choose to remain in the sanctuary with their grownups.
Other Activities:
Social Justice: Children and youth participate in service projects, typically directed by their interests. These may include helping at a food bank, raising money for local charities such as homeless shelters or the Humane Society.
Sexuality Education: The “Our Whole Lives” (OWL) curriculum offers honest, accurate information about sexuality. It is centered in the shared values of self worth, sexual health, responsibility, and justice and inclusivity. Learn more about OWL here: https://www.uua.org/re/owl. Contact our Religious Educator, Regina McConaghy, to find out when OWL classes for your age group will be offered!
Kids' Garden: A garden space in front of the church helps children connect with nature.
Milestones and Other Celebrations: Parents may choose to have a Child Dedication Ceremony welcoming their children into the church community. Graduating high school seniors have a coming-of-age commemoration known as a Bridging Ceremony. We celebrate holidays and seasons in many ways, from honoring Samhain to decorating the Christmas tree to holding an Easter Egg Hunt, along with other traditions that bring together members of all ages to create memories.
