NOTICE: Regular youth programs are suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. See below for information on virtual programming or contact our Religious Education Coordinator Carmen Golay for further information: RE@unitariansofhi.org.

Spring 2021 Virtual RE Program

Welcome Everyone! For the safety of all youth and RE leaders we are continuing virtual programming for Jan-May 2021. Our Spring program is inspired by the UUA curriculum called “Moral Tales” which can be found at: https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/tales.
New videos will be uploaded 2-3 times a month and you are invited to watch and make comments here on the website or on our YouTube channel. Mahalo to all the families who are continuing to participate and grow spiritually during this difficult time. – Aloha your RE Coordinator Carmen

Fall 2020 Virtual RE Program

The Fall 2020 program will follow a story written by church member Sue Yamane-Carpenter called “Little Bear and the Eight Principles.” We will learn the Eight Principles of Unitarian Universalism through short videos and hands-on crafts. You can follow the program at your own pace beginning in October. Towards the end of the program we will ask the families who have participated to submit a photo for sharing during church. Please contact Carmen Golay, the RE Coordinator, for a craft kit so you can get started!

Summer Virtual RE Program

The summer RE virtual program utilizing the book, “The 7 Habits of Happy Kids” by Sean Covey, starts in June. Each Lesson of the program will include a chapter story video, discussion questions and suggestions for “baby steps,” a parent’s corner and an additional activity designed by RE. The program will be posted in separate Lessons that can be started and completed at your own pace, allowing you to pick and choose and utilize the program in a way that works best for your family.


RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

 

 

WHAT DOES SUNDAY LOOK LIKE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE?

Our entire congregation starts the Sunday service together, in the main sanctuary. One of the first elements is the Story for All Ages, and all keiki are invited to sit on the rug at the front of the church. After the story, the congregation sings the children upstairs to attend a unifying mindfulness and singing portion followed by classes by grade (s). Parents are welcome to join their children for any portion of the program. Parents pick up their children from class at 11:15. We also offer infant/toddler care from 9:45-11:15 so that parents may share time with others before and after the Service.

Please REGISTER your family to join the programs.

 

INFANTS AND TODDLER CARE: 6 WEEKS TO 3 YEARS (9:45AM – 11:15AM)

Babies and toddlers are kept safe and happy with loving care. Our nursery room is a warm and welcoming place staffed by professional childcare providers. Toddlers are often engaged in activities related to the Keiki Program and the music conducted in the Keiki RE.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMMING

WELCOME (10:15-10:30)

Children are free to move for a bit as we sing and become present with each other. We have a brief individual check in and share in a mindfulness or breathing exercise together.

KEIKI PROGRAM (10:30 -11:15)

Each Sunday youth ages 6-12 will meet and discover sessions structured around the Unitarian Universalist Principles, Faithful Journeys demonstrates that our Principles are not a dogma, but a credo that indviduals can affirm with many kinds of action. Over the course of the program, children discover a unity of faith in the many different way Unitarian Universalists, including themselves, can act on our beliefs.

For Fall 2016 (August-December), we return to a more structured program. Each class is led by two trained volunteers and teaches material. The classes are fun, dynamic, and educational!

  • Preschool (Chalice Children & We Are Many, We Are One curriculum)
  • Gr. K-6+ (Tapestry of Faith Unitarian curriculum)

PRE-TEEN/TEEN GROUP

Grades 6 and up are able to participate in one of two options each Sunday (as well as staying for the main Service): they may join the Teen Popcorn Theology in the Fred Harper Room, or join the upstairs oldest keiki class.
The Popcorn Theology curriculum uses movies and film to start discussions about ethics, spirituality, individuality, community, purpose, and UU principles.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are always welcome, and are required to complete a volunteer training.
Please email us at RE@unitariansofhi.org if you are interested.