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 and fourth Sundays we’ll gather as an all-ages community in the sanctuary.

January 5th: Whole-church worship. The “collective art-making activities” involve paint, so be sure to bring a smock or wear clothes that can get messy!

January 12th: Kid’s Worship Breakout. Why did ancient Egyptians preserve the bodies of dead people as mummies? And how did they do it? We’ll explore our thoughts and taboos about death, and observe the powers of salt as a dehydrator and a preservative. Note: this breakout will involve beef jerky, and frank conversations about meat being animal muscles.

January 19th: Kid’s Worship Breakout. This one might get messy. We will proceed with deliberation and intentionally create something amorphous, a substance we can use to explore the concept of possibility.

January 26: Whole-church worship.

For more information, contact our Religious Educator, Regina McConaghy.

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.