 Lifespan Religious Education
Ever mindful of the changing needs of our community, we covenant to: Provide Lifespan Liberal Religious Education Nurture and inspire one another Offer support through life’s transitions Raise an unwavering voice for religious freedom and social justice Our Lifespan Religious Education Program is aimed at providing spiritual sustenance for people of all ages. In addition to our services, we have many focused programs to serve the social and spiritual needs of our members. Programs for youth include weekly classes, field trips, and get-togethers. Programs for adults include study groups, a book club, Covenant groups and Adult Discussion. Everyone can enjoy monthly Pot Lucks, Circle Suppers and a variety of special holiday and cultural activities and events that we celebrate throughout the year. About our Ministry Spirit of Life UU believes that Religious Education is an ongoing, life-long process not limited to the confines of a church, but which takes place here and everywhere! If your goal is to be a loving, accepting and supportive companion to your children and to one another as we all journey through life on our quest for spiritual meaning, Spirit of Life Unitarian Universalists can be your religious base camp, for this is our goal as well. The mission of our Life Span Religious Education program for people of all ages is to provide a safe environment in which each child and adult can be a seeker of personal meaning while developing: * A strong Unitarian Universalist identity, based on an understanding and appreciation of our UU Principles and Purposes
* A recognition, appreciation and acceptance of the ever-changing nature of spiritual growth and development in our lives * A foundation of values and theological knowledge from a diverse and dynamic tradition * The means to meet and respond to life's great questions; * A strong sense of community with respect for individual differences * A capacity for spiritual wonder * A feeling of self-worth and dignity How We Journey Our religious education program upholds and promotes our Unitarian Universalist Principles and Purposes, and encourages, considers, and respects all religious questions. Curriculum is drawn from materials published by the Unitarian Universalist Association and from the world around us, drawing from traditions of the past, conditions of the present and considerations of the future. We expose our youth and adults to the beliefs and thoughts of all the World's Religions, with a particular emphasis on our Jewish/Christian heritage, in the belief that we have much to gain from the value and wisdom of the world’s religious traditions as we learn to shape inclusive beliefs that embrace the best of all faiths.You can learn more about our program by contacting our LRE Co-Chair, Terri Willingham at: lifespanRE@spiritoflifeuu.org |