Faith Formation
for Children and Youth
Faith Formation Mission Statement
Our Purpose is to guide our children and youth in the study of UU principles and heritage,
moral values, social responsibility, and diverse religious ideas in a safe and resourceful environment,
enabling them to develop their faith and understanding as Unitarian Universalists.
The great end in religious instruction…
The great end in religious instruction is not to stamp our minds upon the young, but to stir up their own;
Not to make them see with our eyes, but to look inquiringly and steadily with their own;
Not to give them a definite amount of knowledge, but to inspire a fervent love of truth;
Not to form an outward regularity, but to touch inward springs;
Not to bind them by ineradicable prejudices to our particular sect or peculiar notions,
But to prepare them for impartial, conscientious judging of whatever subjects may be offered to their decision;
Not to burden the memory, but to quicken and strengthen the power of thought;
Not to impose religion upon them in the form of arbitrary rules, but to awaken the conscience, the moral discernment.
In a word, the great end is to awaken the soul… to excite and cherish spiritual life.
- William Ellery Channing
Our Seven Principles in Language for Children
- Every person is important and valuable.
- All people should be treated fairly.
- Our churches are places where we should accept one another and learn together.
- Each person should be free to search for what is true and right.
- All people have the right to speak out and vote on things that matter to them.
- We should build a peaceful, fair, and free world.
- We need to take care of earth, the home we share with all living things.
Program for Children and Youth
Check out what's coming in the 2025-2026 church year!
This curriculum syllabus will show you all of the exciting topics our young folks will get to explore together as well as the process through which our curriculum is created. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Contact: Religious Education Committee Chair | Director of Faith FormationSchedule a Conference with the DFF
Parents, caregivers, and those interested in our program for children and youth are welcome to schedule a conference with our Director of Faith Formation, Jenn Blosser at any time!
