Childrens Program

Welcome to the Lifespan Religious Education Program for Children, Youth and Adults at the Henry David Thoreau Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Ft. Bend County, TX! While in some religious organizations Religious Education teaches doctrine as its primary purpose, ours is a different kind of religious education.  We encourage participants to explore great questions, as our faith helps them live with the answers they find - while encouraging wonder, deepening relationships and building community.  Our Religious Education Program is a life-long path for spiritual learning and liberal faith development.

If you are new to Unitarian Universalism you may have questions about our Program and just what you or your child or youth may experience. Rest assured that such questions are normal and no question should be left unasked.  The R.E. Committee members, teachers, minister and DRE Patti Withers welcome your questions.  A world of discovery awaits.  Please come be a part of the journey!

Our Religious Education program for Children and Youth follows a Faith Development model that strongly encourages and supports intergenerational participation. The congregation does not just have educational programs; the church is an educational program.  Our comprehensive program reflects the value we place on community and the idea that faith development is a shared journey.
  •  R.E. classes or events are held on all Sundays when there are no Intergenerational Services.  Nursery and Childcare are available every Sunday.
  •  Most children and youth dress in casual clothes.
  • Children of all ages are always welcome to stay with their parents during the worship services.  Pipe cleaners are located at the back of the sanctuary for anyone who prefers busy fingers.
  • Parents of children and youth are expected to be on site during R.E., or arrange for an attending adult to be responsible for them.



Please click on the link below to see the topics for this month's Religious Education classes.

Up coming children and youth topics


 

Please contact our Director of Faith Development, Patti Withers, at dfd@tuuc.org  if you have questions or would like more information.

Heres what some of our children and youth have said about why they come to TUUC:

  • "I get spirituality here."
  • "I can be more myself here."
  • "The environment is more comfortable than school."
  • "I can speak my mind without being looked at as being weird."
  • "A lot of the people here are my best friends."
  • "Even though I may not know you as well as my friends,I can tell you things that I cannot tell my friends."
  • "This is an opportunity for spirited intellectual discussions."
  • "There is a diversity of personalities here -- I like the diversity."
  • "I come to hang out."
  • "I come for the check-in."
  • "I enjoy being with you, hearing about your lives, and then going away."
  • "This is a place to come back to."
  • "People are nice and friendly."
  • "This is a place to be with friends." Contact us © 2009 . All rights reserved .