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The Formal Religious Education Program

Each Sunday our children begin their education in the Sanctuary with our minister and the adults.  They hear a story that reflects the day’s sermon.  At the close of the story, which lasts about fifteen minutes, a beautiful song, written by our Minister of Music and sung by the entire congregation, guides our children and youth out of the Sanctuary.

We offer childcare for Nursery-age children up to 3 years.  Age appropriate toys and activities are available.  The Nursery program is staffed by a trained adult.

For children in grades PreK-5 and for youth in grades 6-12 we offer classes during the school year.  Every class has two adults, a teacher, and an assistant.  We have a paid, experienced childcare provider for nursery-age children.  In addition to the lead teachers for each grade, adult teachers provide instruction on a rotational basis.  All teachers and assistants, along with any other adults who regularly work with our children and youth, have undergone a thorough nation-wide background check.

Summer RE: Our RE program continues during June, July, and August.  We use these weeks to allow our children time to socialize in less-structured classes with character-building games and crafts.   Generally, the youth attend service during the summer.  In summer 2008, we offered a seven-week “7 Principles Film Fest” that the youth enjoyed, complete with popcorn.

 
Library Materials for Children and Youth Religious Education

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Safe Community

At UUFG, we continue to work to make all our programs for Children and Youth safe and nurturing. Two teachers are assigned to every classroom, and background checks are performed on all volunteers, staff, and ministers, anyone who works with our children. No photos of a child will be published without written parental consent. While children wear nametags in their classrooms, nametags are removed before they leave class. Children may play on the playground after Religious Education classes if they have parental supervision.

We will continue to look for ways to improve our safety and welcome your feedback. At UUFG, we feel the time and money that makes this a safe place for all our children are well spent.

Religious Education Registration

All children and adolescents involved in any Religious Education program at UUFG, including Youth Group, must have a current, updated, registration form filled out and on file. A new registration form needs to be filled out annually or whenever a child’s living situation changes. Any time new people wish to attend UUFG Religious Education classes, they can register.Parents, children and youth do NOT need to be members of UUFG to register for and participate in UUFG Religious Education and Youth Group programs.

All Registration Forms can be accessed by the following link: CYREC Forms

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Volunteer in RE

We ask all parents to be involved. There are many opportunities to volunteer. Children benefit when parents become involved!

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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville
4225 N.W. 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32605-1422
352-377-1669

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Email the Ministers and Staff: 

Co-Ministers (Rev. LoraKim Joyner, DVM and Rev. Meredith Garmon, PhD)
Minister of Music (Ruth Lewis)
Director of Religious Education (Jane Edwards)
Office Administrator (Cam Pierce)
Growth Coordinator (Mary Ellen Swanson)
Music Associate (Eddie Neimann)

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