NEW Pre-K Faith Formation Class Beginning This Fall

The first line of the New UUA Curriculum, A Woven Faith, for 0-4 year olds is, “These sessions are rooted in the belief that even very young children are capable of being meaningful, valued partners in congregational life.” 

Seeing this sentiment coming from a UUA commissioned and authored curriculum (The first in at least ten years) excited both the Children’s Faith Formation Team and the volunteers that work with that age group. And since Rev. Sasha’s arrival we have celebrated four Baby Dedications with more young children joining us every week. 

The confluence of these two facts, coupled with the addition of the Morgenthaler Ferm Family “Our Whole Lives” (OWL) Room has allowed us the opportunity to add a class for 2-4-years-olds to begin their Faith Formation journey. 

Children will join Ellery Churchmouse each week to explore Unitarian Universalist values through play. Each session features an illustrated letter from Ellery and an everyday object to discover together. This playful approach meets young children where they are, allowing spiritual curiosity and UU values to emerge naturally and joyfully.

Children are also given time for self-directed play with the materials from Ellery or other toys in the room. This allows them to delve further into the value being taught that day. They are able to use their imagination to discover UU values and interpersonal relationships. As Mr. Rogers Says, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”

Classes will take place from 11:30-12:30 two Sundays a month in the Morgenthaler Ferm Family “Our Whole Lives” (OWL) Room (Room A). We could use a few more volunteer teachers. If you are called to help lead this exciting new class, please reach out to Nick or our Lead Teacher for this class, Megan Hein.

If you want to sign your child up for this class, click here.

If you want to learn more about the class, click here.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Director of Lifespan Religious Education, Nick Wallwork.