Regular attendance in Sunday morning programs.
We realize that families cannot come to church every Sunday, but we ask that you attend as consistently as possible. We meet with the children most weeks. If your child attends every Sunday, they with us for about 40 hours a year.
Classes provide a structured approach to support and complement your work as your child’s primary religious educator. Regular attendance strengthens this connection and ensures that your child obtains maximum benefit. Consistent participation also fosters a sense of community within each class and encourages the growth of friendship.
For more information, you may pick up a Religious Exploration Children and Youth Programming Pamphlet in the church foyer or contact the Director of Religious Exploration at redirector@uuevansville.org or 812-474-1704.
Registering Your Family.
It is our policy that each child or youth under the age of 19 that attends RE programs must have a parent/guardian fill out a RE Family Registration Form by their third visit to the church. Families are welcome to register throughout the year. You do not have to be a member of the church to register your child with the RE Program.
Make a financial contribution to the annual Stewardship Pledge.
We do not charge a registration fee, but rather rely on your generous annual pledge to provide funds for the general operating budget, which includes the Religious Exploration Program.
Curricula Descriptions
Typically, children participate with adults in the first segment of Sunday morning worship service. They are then dismissed to attend age-appropriate class at the Chalice House – adjacent to the main church building. Parents and adult caregivers are encouraged to enjoy coffee and fellowship immediately following church services until the children’s lessons are concluded and they are ushered back to the church lobby at approximately 11:30a.m.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Evansville Religious Exploration curriculum year runs September through May; however there are activities for children every Sunday throughout the year. Children receive instruction in peer groups: Elementary; Junior High; High School. Nursery is available for babies to age 4.
The Mission of the RE Program at Unitarian Universalist Church of Evansville is to NURTURE spiritual growth; HELP develop personal religious beliefs; CREATE a foundation for Unitarian Universalist Identity; FOSTER trust in community, church & humanity; and ENCOURAGE living a life that makes a difference.
Curriculum for the 2019-2020 year (September-May)
Elementary (ages 5 to 7, and ages 8 and up) – Soul Matters, monthly themes
Junior High and Senior High – additional UU programs chosen by the youth
Other curricula we have used:
Let the Force Be With You (beginner Jedi Academy)
Peace Experiments