The Unitarian Universalist faith doesn’t pretend to give children all the answers to the big questions. Unitarian Universalism puts its faith in people's ability to explore the unknown together. - Terry Stafford

The Goals of Children’s Religious Education

Wildflower Church’s religious education program recognizes that parents are their children’s primary religious educators. While supporting parents in that role, Wildflower Church strives to provide a meaningful Religious Education program that makes a positive difference in children’s lives and encourages them to:

• Acknowledge and pay attention to the spiritual part of life;
• Develop a foundation of knowledge to evaluate possibilities in terms of spiritual paths;
• Develop their own religious and spiritual beliefs and path.

Ages of Children We Serve

Our Children’s R.E. program serves children ages 1 through 18 years. Childcare is provided during the Sunday worship service for children 1-5 years of age. Children ages 3-4 may begin in the Pre-K class when they are developmentally ready. Currently, infants remain with their parents.

What Happens on Sunday Mornings?

Children and youth stay with their parents for the first 15 minutes of the worship service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. After the congregation “sings the children and youth out,” teachers lead them to their classes. The children’s program ends at about 11:45 a.m., usually 15 minutes after the Worship Service ends. Childcare begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 12 p.m. Children attending childcare do not have to begin in the service. To promote child safety, two adults are present in childcare and all classes.

Getting Started in Religious Education

Before your child's first Sunday in the religious education program, please register him/her by filling out a Children’s R.E. Registration Form, which you’ll find on the Information Table. Parents are always welcome to visit the R.E. and childcare classes.

Class Curricula

The Children’s and Youth Religious Education programs offer the following classes for children 1-18:

• Childcare for ages 1-4, 10 am-12 pm
• Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3-4): Celebrating Me and My World
• Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Treasure Hunting, Take 2
• Grades 2-4: Tapestry of Faith: Faithful Journeys
• Grades 5-7: Compass Points
• High School

Community-Building Opportunities for Families

Many families come to church looking not only for worship services and religious education, but also for a sense of community. Our church offers many family-friendly opportunities for getting to know one another better. Participating in social action projects gives families another way to connect with other church members while helping the larger community. Check out the Order of Service on Sunday, the Weekly News Announcements, and the monthly newsletters for more information about events.

Helping with the Children’s Religious Education Program

The Children’s Religious Education program depends heavily on volunteers, with support and oversight from the Board of Trustees. As Wildflower Church grows and blossoms, so will our program. We need parents and other interested adults to share their visions for children’s religious education and their skills: story-telling, music, teaching, organization, you-name-it! Everyone is invited to join us at our monthly meetings.

Who to Contact

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:  Penny Burnette,