What can your children expect here?
Most Sundays, children start the morning with their families in the sanctuary. After about fifteen minutes, children are invited to sit on a rug in the front of the room for a "Time for All Ages." Afterwards, they are sung out to classes that last until 11:15.
For children in the first through sixth grades, each month begins with a separate Children's Service led by junior worship associates, followed by a fellowship time with games and community building. On the next two or three Sundays, the children are divided into age group classes where they learn about Unitarian Universalist values and heritage, as well as learning from the wisdom found in the world’s religions. On the last Sunday of the month, the children focus on social justice activities.
The “Dragonflies” class is for both four-year-olds and for children who are in kindergarten. This class for younger children is mostly self-contained, but they also attend the monthly Children’s Services.
For more information about the Religious Education program and this month's calendar of RE activities, check out the newsletter.
Registration
Registration forms for the 2009-2010 church year for children and youths from the nursery through the 12th grade are now ready, either printed from the website or to be picked up in the foyer at WUUC. Please note the new section asking if parents give permission for their child (unnamed) to appear in pictures displayed on bulletin boards at WUUC and on the website. Download Registration Form.
The WUUC Nursery strives to be a warm, welcoming, and safe place for children. While their parents/caregivers attend the worship service, the nursery is open to care for children aged 6 months through three years, for the current academic year (beginning in September). In the nursery, your children will be invited to join in the opening Friendship Circle curriculum of songs and activities, to play with other children under the supervision of the nursery caregivers, and to join the closing circle. The nursery opens at 9:45 am. Children of visitors are welcome.
Director of Religious Education (DRE)
Cathy Tauscher is Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church’s religious educator. She collaborates with volunteer committees on programming ranging from the nursery through the Senior High youth group. Cathy is in her fifth year with the congregation and she appreciates her many opportunities to spend time with people of all ages. She is an experienced curriculum writer, and she has created or adapted several curricula for the children’s classes. Cathy has a masters' in Human Development with a specialization in Leadership in Education. She had a first career in academic teaching and school administration. Since 1991, she has been a religious educator serving congregations in the Pacific Northwest District.
For Cathy's reflections, check out the newsletter.