The Religious Education (RE) Program at UTUUC strives to inspire students in their search for truth and meaning,
ensuring that our Program – both inside and outside the classroom –
offers guidance, allows for questioning and exploration, and provides a warm and
loving learning environment.
The Program works towards a total religious education experience that frees the minds and souls of students,
encouraging them to rely on their inner authority and to integrate the
seven Unitarian Universalist principles in their lives.
Participants welcome questions about Unitarian Universalism and feel comfortable answering them.
Within the context of the RE Program, students are
challenged to look outside of themselves and expand their boundaries of self to
include the larger world community, working towards the greater good of our
planet. Through hands-on participation in social and environmental activities,
their desire to contribute will be encouraged and affirmed, and their sense of
social responsibility will be heightened.
Despite the conflicts and difficulties of today�s world,
our students, as a result of their participation in the RE program, will...
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choose a sense of hopefulness, knowing and feeling that
life is worthwhile
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understand that they can make a difference through their
outlook and interactions, one day at a time.
For more information about this program, feel free to email Rev. Emily Gage,
Minister of Faith Development at egage
unitytemple.org.
Our Mission Statement
Children's Registration
2009-10 RE Brochure
2009-2010 Events Calendar
VOLUNTEERING IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Our program is almost entirely dependent upon the gifts of our volunteers.
You, our members and friends, are encouraged to donate your time, talent and
presence to our collective efforts. We appreciate volunteers in the classroom,
as teachers, assistants and substitutes, on our Religious Education Committee,
for special projects, and in sharing special interests. Please feel free to fill
out our RE
Volunteer form and return it to Rev. Emily Gage. THANK YOU!
Mission Statement
KNOW. FEEL. BE.
The religious education ministry of Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist
Congregation engages the minds, the hearts and the whole selves of our young
people. When they graduate from our program, our young people will be
equipped for their life-long journey of learning, integrating this knowledge,
these feelings, and these experiences.
Our young people will know:
Unitarian Universalist faith, history and heritage
The value of sacred stories and leaders from other
faith traditions
That meaning comes from many sources
Their own self worth, and manifest this in healthy
relationships
Their actions make a difference in this world
Our young people will feel:
Committed to Unitarian Universalism
Called to act out of love, not fear
Valued and have ownership in their UU community
Part of something larger than themselves
Hope, beauty and inspiration in our worship
Our young people will be:
Able to draw strength and comfort in times of grief
from themselves and others.
Accepting of their own and life�s limitations
Open and willing to engage with others in an ongoing
quest for truth and meaning.
Loving, caring and kind
Engaged in developing their own ongoing spiritual
practice
Adopted 3/09
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Children's Registration
Young people are always welcome as guests in our religious education classes
on Sunday. All young people who attend on a regular basis, whether visitors,
friends or members should be registered. Registration forms ensure that we have
important information about your family and enable us to communicate easily with
you.
We do have registration fees that are used to provide resources, teacher training, and curricula for our program. 2010-2011 fees are $50.00 per child for first time registrants, pledging members and friend; and $100.00 per child for non-pledging members and friends. Scholarships
are available upon request. Checks should say RE registration in the memo
line.
We ask that you complete both the Registration Form and the Covenant for
Children and Youth.
Download Documents:
2010-11 REGISTRATION FORM
COVENANT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
The Registration Form may be brought to church or mailed to:
Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation
ATTN: Rev. Emily Gage
875 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
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