Ages 11 & 12

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Class Description: The Big Questions of Faith: Riddle and Mystery (11-12* years old)

Is there a God? What happens after I die?  Does my life have a purpose? How will I know what to do with my life?  These are big questions we all voice and we all must face.  Though Unitarian Universalists espouse different theologies, we agree on many answers to these questions.  This curriculum helps young people understand that our individual search for meaning in the universe is supported and strengthened when we come together as people of faith.  Participants explore our shared UU beliefs and determine where their beliefs fit in the spectrum.  Engaging, relevant activities range from the introspective to scripted dramas, internet suveys and creating our own video productions.

* Age by September is the preferred placement for children.  Please speak to the Director of Lifespan Growth and Learning for any exceptions.

Highlights and Upcoming Events in Lifespan Growth & Learning: September 2010

September 12th   Ingathering Multigeneraltional Worship Services, 9 Am & 11 am

September 19th  First Day of LGL Classes for Children and Youth   Registration forms for the 2010-2011 church-school year are available in the LGL office, main UUCC office and online.  Please pre-register for classes so that we may prepare for the appropriate number of children. Children's classes for ages 3-10 meet at 9 AM and 11 AM, during services. Middle school and high school youth meet from 5-7 PM in our own Owen Brown Interfaith Center.

Parent Orientations for Children's LGL classes are an opportunity to learn about your child's curriculum and class plans, meet the teachers, meet other parents of class members, and ask questions of our Director of Lifespan Growth and Learning, Carla Miller.  Orientations will be held during class sessions, in the downstairs kitchen.  All parents should plan to attend!

  • Sept. 19th  Parent Orientation to Moral Tales, ages 7-8 ( Grades 2-3)
  • Sept. 26th  Parent Orientation to Wonderful Welcome, ages 5-6 ( Grades K-1)
  • Oct. 3rd Parent Orientation to Windows & Mirrors, ages 9-10 ( Grades 4-5) 
  • Oct. 17th Parent Orientation to Chalice Children, ages 3-4 ( Preschool)

September 19th  Middle School Youth Orientation for  ages 11-13 (Grades 6-8) & Parents  "Opening night" for our newly revised Middle School Youth programming!  Join us for snacks and planning- what special activities would YOU like to do with your friends at UUCC?  5-7 PM

September 26th  Our Whole Lives Parent & Youth Orientation, 8th Grade (age 13)  5-7 PM MANDATORY Orientation for those entering the 8th grade OWL program and their parents. 

October 10th Our First Children's Chapel of the Year!   Celebrating St. Francis, the Patron Saint of Animals and Our Relationship to Animals, with Vicky and Scott Beck of the UUCC Creature Connection Animal Ministry.

 

 Taking it Home

Dear Parents,

This space is especially for you!

Do you ever wish you knew more about your child's class? 

Would you like to support your child in bringing her learnings into her life, and to develop more connectedness between church and home? 

When our classes begin in September, this space will provide a brief description of  the week's session, suggestions for exploring the topic with your child, and for extending the topic at home through family activities during the week.