As a faith that expects its members to engage in a life-long search for their
own religious and spiritual truth, Unitarian Universalism has always placed
great emphasis on the importance of religious education for people of all ages.
UU religious education attempts to provide an intellectual and spiritual
community that will encourage and assist both children and adults to ask and
answer their own religious questions in ways which are personally meaningful to
them. The following religious education opportunities are available on Sunday
mornings this year in these classes, all named after famous Unitarian Universalists:
For children in pre-school through 6th grade. These children attend the first
20 to 30 minutes of the 11:15 a.m. worship service with their families, then go
to their RE class after the Children’s Sermon. Since children's schedules in the
summer are often interrupted by vacations, camps, visits to relatives, etc., our
summer program will consist of crafts, games, stories, movies and other
activities that will still be enjoyable for children despite any irregular
attendance. Teachers: Linda Woytasczyk and Linn Cates.
For adults and teens. Our format this year will be a series of short courses,
usually five weeks long, on various spiritual and religious topics, joined by
special one-day focused discussions. As we progress into the year, class
participants will guide the unfolding curriculum.
April 6
Wicca, the Most Common American Pagan Practice. John Ockels will conclude a
brief review of some aspects of paganism and the Earth Religions with a
discussion of Wicca.
April 13
Hyde Park Sunday. This will be the first occurrence of what we hope will be an
annual event. Three speakers will be given a 15 minute block of time to
enlighten us on whatever subject they wish. The general model will be a ten
minute presentation and five minutes of questions. If you want to be a
presenter on this Sunday, please contact
ockels@mac.com.
April 20
Earth Day. The Adult RE class will join with the other activities of the
church by addressing environmental issues. Specifically, this year's focus
will be on the vast powers that local governments in Texas actually have to
stop pollution. John Ockels will be the presenter.
April 27
Building Your Own Theology. Elbert Hill will continue leading the group in
an exploration of ethics, UUs' favorite subject. This series will continue
throughout the month of May, and is something you'll not want to miss.
Religious Education Classes for children in grades K though 6 is held during
the 11:15 a.m. worship service. Nursery care is provided for babies and
toddlers.
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The class will begin promptly at 10 a.m. and we'll be done by 11.
Snacks and coffee provided. Come and bring a friend.
RE Director:
John Ockels
