At Westside, we value our children as the individuals of worth and dignity that they are.
We encourage them to take part in the life of the church, enjoying their participation in social activities, like dances, picnics, camping trips and talent shows, as well as attending part of the worship service. We also have activities geared specifically for the children and youth, especially our religious education classes.
Every Sunday the children attend part of the worship service, and have the responsibility for taking up the offering during the service. They then leave for our religious education classes and nursery care during the latter half of the service. The older children prefer to have more time for class so they begin at 11:00 am.
Every first Sunday of the month, after they leave the service, the children will all meet together for their own service. We call this “Gathering.” The rest of the month they will be in their respective classrooms for regular Sunday school. During months when there are 5 Sundays (October, January, April) the 5th Sunday is reserved for the entire group to get together for an art or service project.
In our classes this year we are using selections from the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Tapestry of Faith curriculum: click Tapestry of Faith
Our curriculum selections and activities will emphasize community and social justice.
We always welcome newcomers and we enjoy sharing the fun! Come see what is happening at Westside UU!