A Vibrant Program
for Pre-school
through Ninth GradeWe have a vibrant program for children from Pre-School through 9th Grade, with over 500 children enrolled in our classes and over 125 volunteer teachers. Our classes meet during each of our worship times—Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m.
In the early years, we focus on building a trusting community, helping children to feel safe and secure at FUS, and introducing them to UU principles.
During the elementary school years we learn more about our UU history and traditions, the beliefs of other traditions, our evolutionary history, and the stories of the Bible.
In middle school, youth compare the basic tenets of the worlds’ religions, deepen their understanding of their own beliefs and Unitarian Universalism, and learn about relationship development and sexuality. Our curricular program culminates with our 9th grade Coming of Age year. These students explore some of the BIG QUESTIONS in life. We invite you explore our curricula more in depth below...
Our Classes
 For 3 and 4 Year-Olds
Celebrating Me & My World/
We are Many, We Are One This year’s class content will be divided between two much-loved curricula... (more)
 For Kindergarten and First Graders
Creating Home/
Experiencing the Web of life This year will be split between Creating Home and Experiences with the Web of Life. Creating Home speaks of home as a place of belonging... (more)
 For Second and Third Graders
Holidays and Holy Days
Holidays and Holy Days introduces children to religious and cultural holidays throughout the world. (more)
 For Fourth and Fifth Graders
BibleodeonBibleodeon introduces biblical scriptures by presenting the best-known Hebrew and Christian stories with fun and interactive games... (more)
 For Sixth Graders Saturdays and Sundays at 9
and for Sixth & Seventh graders on Sundays at 11
Building Bridges
Building Bridges is a world religions program to deepen youth’s understanding of the dynamic, fascinating, and varied world in which they live. (more)
For Seventh Graders Saturdays and Sundays at 9
Compass Points
Compass Points is a UU curriculum that leads middle schoolers on a travel journey to all directions. (more)
 For Eighth Graders
Mind, Body & Soul
In Mind, Body & Soul, youth explore issues related to relationships and sexuality. (more)
 For Ninth Graders
Coming of Age
Coming of Age is a program, a passage, and a pilgrimage. It is the culmination of our CRE program... (more)
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Class Schedules
and Yearly Rotations
Our programs begin at the same times that worship services begin—4:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sundays.
- Children in pre-school through 6th grade start out in the Auditorium for an intergenerational message.
- Classes go until 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sundays.
- Parents of pre-K through first grade students are expected to pick up their children at the classroom.
- Older children are allowed to go into the Commons area or the classroom where their parent is teaching on their own.
Most of our classes are offered on a rotational system. Our one year/two year rotation offers one list of classes for kids pre-K – 5th grade one year, and another list of classes the second year.
Generally speaking, then, we have eight classes that we offer to pre-K through 5th grade students; students in grades 6 through 9 generally have the same classes offered each year.
Our class rotation includes:
Year OneChalice Children
3 and 4 yr. olds
Treasure Hunting
K and 1st grade
Free to Believe
2nd and 3rd grade
Exploring Our Origins
4th and 5th grade
Year Two
Celebrating Me & My World/
We are Many, We are One
3 and 4 yr. olds
Creating Home/Experiences
With the Web of Life
K and 1st grade
Holidays and Holy Days
2nd and 3rd grade
Bibleodeon
4th and 5th grade
Our 6th – 9th grade classes include Neighboring Faiths; Compass Points; Mind, Body & Soul; and Coming of Age.
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