Monthly Overview

Dragon Years

Happy 2024,

Its a New Year.  In the Chinese Zodiac, 2024 (starting on February 10) is the year of the Dragon. 

The last couple dragon years were 2012, 2000 and 1988.  Babies born in dragon years are considered to be lucky. Dragon years are considered to be auspicious years, years marked by upticks in strength, courage, creativity and innovation.

I don’t necessarily believe in Zodiac and things of that nature, per se.  But I do […]

Children and Youth Ministry for January

January 7–Grow into Confidence–Helping others; sharing what matters
January 14–Wind up our Faithful Journeys curriculum with international UU connections–games and a craft from countries of former partner churches

After January 14, RE continues under the auspices of Zena Taylor and the RE Coordinator Search Committee. I have appreciated the opportunity to lead the RE program through the fall into the winter semester. –Jill Rose

Emerson’s Sunday School program is a mix of:

  • Sunday School classes using Unitarian Universalist curriculum. These learning communities, led by our wonderful volunteer teachers, light a chalice, share our stories, and take part in games, crafts, and experiments.

  • All-ages Worship – a monthly multigenerational service, helping children learn the rhythms of worship and holding us all in community.

  • Milestone programs (Coming of Age, Our Whole Lives comprehensive sexuality education)

  • Special Events – Homecoming Sunday (September), Souper Bowl of Caring (February), Gardening Days, etc.

So we can best prepare for all families, please take a few minutes to register for our program!

Our Cooperative Program

Every year volunteers contribute countless hours to our Sunday School program. We ask all guardians* to contribute their time as they are able—as teachers, assistants, and playground helpers, and organizing special events and ongoing projects.

Email us to learn more.

*Parenthood is NOT a requirement to volunteer! We joyfully welcome all ages and stages!

Children & Youth Program Vision and Mission

VISION (What):

Our youth grow up together in a community of joy and wonder, building Unitarian Universalist identities that draw on diverse faith traditions and take individual and collective action to help others.

MISSION (Why):

We create an environment encouraging and nurturing self respect, community development, comprehensive religious literacy, spiritual growth, and faith in action.

Forms and policies:

Children and Youth Protection Policy.

Online Family Registration Form for Religious Education for Children & Youth.

Welcome from the Religious Education Team!

Children and youth at Emerson know that they are unique and wonderful and LOVED. Our members have a wide range of backgrounds and beliefs, and we know we all can learn from one another.

We proudly provide liberal religious education, creating opportunities for our children and youth to ask questions, hear stories, and be joyful with each other. We teach the values and stories of many religions—as well as our own unique heritage—and celebrate each person’s gifts as important to our world.

We look forward to meeting you!