Children’s RE

Children’s Religious and Spiritual Exploration (RE)

Children’s RE at UUEstrie is conducted by RE Coordinator Lindsay-Jane Gowman.

Children of visitors, friends and members are welcome every Sunday from 9:45 am to 11:30 am. Each week the children normally participate in the first 15 minutes of the 10 a.m. worship service, participating in the sharing of Joys and Sorrows, and a Story for All Ages that is meaningful and accessible to both children and adults. They then retire to light their own chalice, share their stories, and participate in their age-appropriate learning activities. They rejoin the adults for snacks during the fellowship hour following the morning service.

Inukshuks made in RE

Our children’s programme is based on the UU 7 Principles*, mainly emphasizing the inherent worth and dignity of everyone. It includes music, dance, arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, nature walks and occasional rituals celebrating the change of seasons. It emphasizes sharing, community, faith, and the environment. The morning curriculum is currently inspired by A Tapestry of Faith, a multi-age RE curriculum published on-line by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Special intergenerational programmes such as our Christmas pageant and turkey potluck, our annual July picnic, our annual Labour Day hike, and our annual Spirit of Play service, take place throughout the year. Particular activities planned for any month are described in the monthly programme flyer. Adult visitors and helpers are welcome: please speak to our RE Coordinator.

Visitors and newcomers are asked to make themselves and their children known to Jane before the worship service begins, along with any particular information we should know about your child. We look forward to having you with us.

SEVEN PRINCIPLES

For more information contact Lindsay-Jane at:  re@uuestrie.ca, or call UUEstrie at 819-842-4146