Youth Group
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM
During the summer, our Sunday Youth Program is in hiatus. Youth are encouraged to join the congregation in service or volunteer in the RE program (for service hours). Not all volunteer jobs are working with the children’s program or even on Sundays. Please have youth contact DRE, Susan Cook-Hallock. The RE program is currently in need of computer/video savvy person!
Our video nights will continue during the summer. There will also be some "special events".
During the summer, our Sunday Youth Program is in hiatus. Youth are encouraged to join the congregation in service or volunteer in the RE program (for service hours). Not all volunteer jobs are working with the children’s program or even on Sundays. Please have youth contact DRE, Susan Cook-Hallock. The RE program is currently in need of computer/video savvy person!
Our video nights will continue during the summer. There will also be some "special events".
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video night
Sunday, June 26th 6:30 - 8pm join us in the teen room as we watch The Simpson's there will be pizza & friends are invited |
The curriculum is adaptable for senior high youth and adults.
During the school year, our youth group functions with an open forum format. This means that the group is run by the Youth in an open and judgement-free format where everyone has a chance to talk. What the youth decide to put into the program is what they will get out of it. They decide what they would like to learn and talk about and come up with the means to do so. We have recently applied this format to Neighboring Faiths. Neighboring Faiths is a curriculum based on exploring different religions. The teens decide on which faiths they'd like to explore and how they'd like to utilize the curriculum lessons into the open forum format. Our Youth Advisers are there to supervise and make sure things stay on track, as well as provide any guidance the youth may seek.
RE Pancake Brunch was a huge success! We made a delicious brunch of pancakes , waffles, fruit, bacon & sausage to the congregation after Service on April 24th. All proceeds from the event were donated to ShelterBox. Our donation along with the Social Justice "Share the Plate" contribution will sponsor 2 shelterboxes. Thanks to all the children, youth, parents and RE volunteers who worked hard on this event. Extra thanks to the youth & Jim Redifer for the great job organizing, shopping & hosting the brunch.
“Operation 100 Sandwiches” was a huge success! We made over 110 sandwiches and filled 100 lunch bags with fruit, chips and granola bars for the homeless served at Resurrection House. Thanks to all the children, youth & parents who worked hard getting this project done. Thanks also to everyone who donated to the purchase of the lunch fixings.
Sexuality education for Grades 7 - 9
Our Whole Lives (OWL) provides adolescents a comprehensive look at sexuality.
While providing facts about anatomy and human development, it also helps adolescents clarify their values and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. Topics covered include: gender and diversity; relationships;
sexual orientation; and responsible sexual behavior.
The OWL curriculum is based on the National Sexuality Education Standards produced by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) an organization of leading health, education and sexuality professionals.
Sessions are lead by a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and trained facilitators.
Program: 12 sessions, Program date to be determined in 2016-2017 program year. The first session is a mandatory parent orientation. The sessions will be held weekly and will run for 90 minutes.
While providing facts about anatomy and human development, it also helps adolescents clarify their values and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. Topics covered include: gender and diversity; relationships;
sexual orientation; and responsible sexual behavior.
The OWL curriculum is based on the National Sexuality Education Standards produced by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) an organization of leading health, education and sexuality professionals.
Sessions are lead by a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and trained facilitators.
Program: 12 sessions, Program date to be determined in 2016-2017 program year. The first session is a mandatory parent orientation. The sessions will be held weekly and will run for 90 minutes.
Parent information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions can be found at:
http://www.uua.org/re/owl/faq/parents
http://www.uua.org/re/owl/faq/parents
Check out our Sex Ed page for more details about this program.
Past events
For those new to our church who would like to know more about our Religious Education programs for children and youth, we are posting past lesson plans:
On Sunday, Dec 20th will be starting off in the Sanctuary where we will be presenting our UU version of the Advent Wreath. We‘ll meet in the West Wing and walk in together for the 11:00 am Service. Following our time in the Sanctuary, we will return to our classes to work on our Social Justice Project – Gift Giving that Changes the World. We’ll snack on holiday treats while gifting for CARE & UNICEF.
Religious Education Chapel , Nov All age groups will come together in the West Wing to celebrate our spirituality and plan our first social justice activity of the 2015-2016 school year. Our theme for the year will be "Helping Hands & Loving Hearts".
On Sunday, Dec 20th will be starting off in the Sanctuary where we will be presenting our UU version of the Advent Wreath. We‘ll meet in the West Wing and walk in together for the 11:00 am Service. Following our time in the Sanctuary, we will return to our classes to work on our Social Justice Project – Gift Giving that Changes the World. We’ll snack on holiday treats while gifting for CARE & UNICEF.
Religious Education Chapel , Nov All age groups will come together in the West Wing to celebrate our spirituality and plan our first social justice activity of the 2015-2016 school year. Our theme for the year will be "Helping Hands & Loving Hearts".
October & November were focused on Buddhism. The Youth group visited the Kadampa Meditation Center for their service, 'Prayers for World Peace.' Congregation members shared prayer wheels, bells and prayer beads brought back from Nepal.
 We held our annual Youth Group Pancake Breakfast April 19th.
April's activities include our our Annual Youth Pancake Breakfast .
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