Unitarian Universalist Church
in Idaho Falls
in Idaho Falls
A welcoming religious home celebrating the inherent worth of
every person
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Unitarian Universalist Church
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UUCIF Religious Education & ExplorationA "Cooperative" program for children and youth emphasizing values clarification, spiritual development, social responsibility, and honoring our relationships with one another and with all life. We help children to understand some of the important aspects of the world's religions and respect for the faith of others.  ...honoring our relationships with one another and all life... Methodology The Unitarian Universalist Association has developed a broad range of classroom topics that cover ages from preschool to high school, as well as adult continuing religious education classes. The children's program is a cooperative one; parents will be expected to participate by taking turns as teachers or classroom aides. This allows families to experience and grow their UU failth together. Though each week's lesson is a unified class, children benefit from regular attendance which will help them to build relationships with their peers and members of the congregation and will provide them a sense of belonging in their church home. Classes usually include a gathering time, a story to reinforce the principle or theme and a craft or activitiy,a discussion period, and closure of the topic. Children are encouraged to express their opinions and ideas. Features Childcare is provided in the Rainbow Room for those toddler age and below. The Rainbow Room has a crib, chaning station, rocking chair, books, toys and music. Parents and nursing mothers are welcome. Toddler gates and experienced, personable childcare is provided. Preschool classes usually include the three to five year olds and are held in the Teton Room. The course material emphasizes personal awareness and awakening to others and the external world. There is a focus on activities to keep both hands and minds busy. Elementary classes for six to eight year olds addresses a variety of life situations, such as birht, death, fears and relationships. Preteen classes learn about the various aspects of the worlds religions, as well as the origins, history of famous people who were Unitarian Universalists. Students are encouraged to consider the ways that culture and environment influence what pople believe and how they determine what to value and what is true. These 9 to 12 year old students have an opportunity to participate in age-appropriate programs and activities that will help them develop as sense of community. Teens-Youth Group. Our Young Religious Unitarian Universalists are youth with their own ideas and we encourage them to explore their own beliefs, attitudes and values within a safe environment. Our Youth Group Advisors work with UU Youth to plan educational, spiritual, social and social justice activities and projects.  Program Year 2011-2012
ClassesIf you have any questions, would like to enroll your children, or are interested in volunteer opportunities, please contact a member of the REE Committee, Rev. Cameron 522-8269 or Andrea Binggeli dree@idahofallsuu.org
The Featured Family Service will be held the 1st Sunday of the month beginning in October. After the children are excused from the service, we'll meet together for a combined community-building activity.
Preschool Program Celebrating Me & My World preschool and kindergarten children celebrate their wondrous qualities and expand outward to the things and people around them.
School-age Program Love Surrounds Us explores all the UU Principles and engages the children in activities that emphasize the love they feel in community.
Upper Elementary Toolbox of Faith invites participants to reflect on qualities of our Unitarian Universalist faith, such as integrity, courage and love, as tools they can use in living their lives and building their own faith.
Teen Group A Place of Wholeness encourages youth to look inward for a clearer understanding of their personal faith and guides the to express that faith outward into the world.
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