SO MUCH MORE THAN SUNDAY SCHOOL
We welcome children of all ages!
Sundays for families and children
Worship is not something in addition to religious education…..worship is religious exploration for all ages! Children of all ages begin Sunday mornings with their families in the Main Meeting Room (MMR). They take part in the chalice lighting, first hymn, and an age appropriate Words For All Ages connected to the monthly spiritual theme. Most Sundays, children are then sung out of the Main Meeting Room to their collaborative and exploratory religious education space (indoors and out!).. At least once a month, children of all ages remain in the MMR for a multigenerational worship service which includes usually includes participation for/by everyone.
Children are always welcome to remain with their parents in the Main Room during services. We offer "BUUsy Bags" with in-seat activities available, as well as a SoftSpace for younger children. We also offer an activity table with quiet and sensory activities for all ages, to help support anyone who may benefit from a quiet activity during the service.
What are we exploring this year?
Soul Matters Core Values Themes
Crossing Paths
The Natural World
Social Justice
Community Service
Continued support of the Poughkeepsie Community Fridge Project.
Exploring concepts of fairness and equity
The Soul Matters Core Values Themes we will explore each month align with the new language of UUA Article II, which shares a language of values adopted at the 2024 UUA General Assembly.
The monthly themes are:
September: Invitation
October: Deep Listening
November: Repair
December: Presence
January: Story
February: Inclusion
March: Trust
April: Joy
May: Imagination
June: Freedom
Upcoming RE class dates are:
December 8: Presence: "Just One Thing"
December 15: Holiday service (Multigenerational service - all families welcome!)
December 22: Hanukkah
In order to help us connect with your family, please complete a registration here for your children or youth to participate.
If you have any questions about our R.E. program, please contact Reed Asher, RE Chair here.