Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winona

Mission

The mission of our Religious Education Program corresponds with that of the fellowship as a whole.

We strive to create a vibrant, nurturing community for our children and youth
* By fostering trust
* Welcoming and celebrating diversity
* Encouraging a free exchange of ideas
* Celebrating spiritual growth by introducing them to the world of religious wisdom that has been passed down over the generations
* And by inspiring compassionate action in them so that they may make the world a better place.

Throughout its history, our fellowship has considered the children as an integral part of the whole. We therefore include the children in the first part of every Sunday service. We also have several intergenerational services throught the church year.

Religious Education Classes

Infants (pre-walking)

* We are sorry that we cannot provide child care for very young babies. We respectfully request that the infants of the congregation stay with their parents/guardians. If parents need to leave to soothe a child, there are comfy chairs in the foyer of Lourdes Hall. In case part of the service is missed by the parent/guardian, the services are recorded and available for listening on the home page.

Pre-K (walking through 4 years)

* The PreK children will leave with the caregiver when the congregation sings: "Go Now in Peace". These children will spend approximately 40 minutes reading, drawing, playing games together in the classroom across the hallway. Should any situation arise in which the caregivers need help they will step across the hallway open the door and request help from any adult support person or any other member of the congregation.

* This group is supported by caregivers:
Alexa Akre
Dot Armstrong
Max Pflughoeft
Tristan Voegeli

By adult support people:
Eunie Alsaker
Laura Armstrong
Aurora Jacobsen
Jill Krause
Beth Nelson
Kathy Seifert
And by the RE Coordinator, Tove Wiggs.

Kindergarten through 4th grade

* The K-4 children will leave with the caregiver when the congregation sings: "Go Now in Peace". These children will spend approximately 40 minutes with a volunteer teacher working on Principal based curriculum.
* This group is supported by its volunteer teachers, prepared curriculum, and the RE Coordinator, Tove Wiggs.
* Volunteers to teach this group are always welcome!

Middle School (5th through 7th grade)

* The middle school children will leave with Patti Neal when the congregation sings: "Go Now in Peace". Middle school-aged children love a good story. With this in mind we have devised a curriculum that teaches the many stories from the Bible that are a part of the fabric of western culture. This year they will spend approximately 40 minutes with Patti (or substitute) learning about the New Testament and Unitarian Universalist history.
* This group is supported by prepared curriculum, Patti Neal, and the RE Coordinator, Tove Wiggs.
* Volunteers to teach this group are always welcome!

High School (8th -12th grade)

* These young adults will leave as indicated by Monica Akre.
* They will spend their time critically discussing the service.
* This group is supported by Monica Akre and the RE Coordinator,Tove Wiggs.

If you have any questions or concerns about UUFW's Religious Education Programs, please don't hesitate to contact Tove Wiggs, UUFW Religious Education Coordinator

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UU & Me! UU Kid Talk PSD District Youth Young Religious UUs Young Adults and Campus Ministry Liberal Religious Educators Life Span Faith Development Children's Books at UUA Bookstore	Mission The mission of our Religious Education Program corresponds with that of the fellowship as a whole. We strive to create a vibrant, nurturing community for our children and youth * By fostering trust * Welcoming and celebrating diversity * Encouraging a free exchange of ideas * Celebrating spiritual growth by introducing them to the world of religious wisdom that has been passed down over the generations * And by inspiring compassionate action in them so that they may make the world a better place. Throughout its history, our fellowship has considered the children as an integral part of the whole. We therefore include the children in the first part of every Sunday service. We also have several intergenerational services throught the church year. Religious Education Classes Infants (pre-walking) * We are sorry that we cannot provide child care for very young babies. We respectfully request that the infants of the congregation stay with their parents/guardians. If parents need to leave to soothe a child, there are comfy chairs in the foyer of Lourdes Hall. In case part of the service is missed by the parent/guardian, the services are recorded and available for listening on the home page. Pre-K (walking through 4 years) * The PreK children will leave with the caregiver when the congregation sings: "Go Now in Peace". These children will spend approximately 40 minutes reading, drawing, playing games together in the classroom across the hallway. Should any situation arise in which the caregivers need help they will step across the hallway open the door and request help from any adult support person or any other member of the congregation. * This group is supported by caregivers: Alexa Akre Dot Armstrong Max Pflughoeft Tristan Voegeli By adult support people: Eunie Alsaker Laura Armstrong Aurora Jacobsen Jill Krause Beth Nelson Kathy Seifert And by the RE Coordinator, Tove Wiggs. Kindergarten through 4th grade * The K-4 children will leave with the caregiver when the congregation sings: "Go Now in Peace". These children will spend approximately 40 minutes with a volunteer teacher working on Principal based curriculum. * This group is supported by its volunteer teachers, prepared curriculum, and the RE Coordinator, Tove Wiggs. * Volunteers to teach this group are always welcome! Middle School (5th through 7th grade) * The middle school children will leave with Patti Neal when the congregation sings: "Go Now in Peace". Middle school-aged children love a good story. With this in mind we have devised a curriculum that teaches the many stories from the Bible that are a part of the fabric of western culture. This year they will spend approximately 40 minutes with Patti (or substitute) learning about the New Testament and Unitarian Universalist history. * This group is supported by prepared curriculum, Patti Neal, and the RE Coordinator, Tove Wiggs. * Volunteers to teach this group are always welcome! High School (8th -12th grade) * These young adults will leave as indicated by Monica Akre. * They will spend their time critically discussing the service. * This group is supported by Monica Akre and the RE Coordinator,Tove Wiggs. If you have any questions or concerns about UUFW's Religious Education Programs, please don't hesitate to contact Tove Wiggs, UUFW Religious Education Coordinator	RE Program UUFW employs a Religious Education Coordinator to recruit and assist volunteer teachers with the lessons. Our Sunday Services always include all the children in the opening segment of the service. We also include the children in the opening and closing services of the year and in certain other special services during the year such as the Flower Communion, Thanksgiving celebration and Spirit of Christmas service.