Religious Education
Cindy Spring, Director of Religious Education
Religious Education Programming runs from September to June with a staffed Nursery and classes for each age group.
Classes begin at 9:30 AM and end at 10:45 AM.
STARR KING Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Religious Education Program - 2011-2012
The religious education program for children and youth is held
concurrently with the Sunday Worship Service. The younger children
attend a short Chapel Service led by Cindy Spring, our Religious
Education Director. Once a month there is a Family Service.
Nursery - (newborn to 3 year olds) - Our babies and toddlers are in the loving care of Wendy Rowbotham and adult volunteers.
Celebrating Me and My World Room 1 - (3 and 4 year olds) - Our
preschoolers will be learning about their bodies, their senses, their
feelings and their environment. The curriculum nurtures spiritual growth, creativity and a sense of community through imaginative activities and rituals. There is always music, a story, a craft activity and plenty of time to play together.
Wonderful Welcome Room 2 - (5 to 8 year olds) - Our early elementary students will be talking about intangible gifts such as kindness, love and empathy. This program helps children understand and practice values central to Unitarian Universalism.
Toolbox of Faith Room 3 - (9 to 11 year olds) - The older elementary students will also be studying Unitarian Universalist values, but they will do so by learning about common tools as a metaphor for the value they are discussing. They will have a chance to use each tool to create something.
Coming of Age Conf. Room - (12 to 16 year olds) This year-long
curriculum for our older students includes hikes, social Justice
activities, discussion, meetings with Fellowship members, games, worship, and a chance to find out what being a Unitarian Universalist might mean to them. The class will culminate in a celebration service.
Fun Sundays - One Sunday each month is set aside for a fun activity.
These may include family hikes, multiage activities or field trips.
Annual events are making Gingerbread houses and dancing around the May Pole.
Religious Education Philosophy
Our curricula and classes are based on the Principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association. We believe:
- That each and every person is important;
- That all people should be treated fairly;
- That our congregations are places where all people are accepted and where we keep on learning together;
- That each person must be free to search for what is true and right in life;
- That everyone should have a vote about the things that concern them;
- In working for a peaceful, fair and free world;
- In caring for our planet earth.
From "Beginning Unitarian Universalism" by Helena Chapin and Mary Ann Moore.
Cindy Spring, DRE
This is her fifth year directing the religious education program at the fellowship.
Cindy may be reached by calling the Fellowship office at (603) 536-8908 or e-mail her at DRE@starrkingfellowship.org.