Over the course of the year, children in this age group are becoming familiar with our seven Unitarian Universalist Principles , and learning how to connect with them in their own lives. Children are exploring our fellowship as a place where all are valued for who they are, and where each person's ideas are true and right for them. Children are learning that we all look for answers to life's big questions, and beginning to grow a feeling for spirituality.

Pillar I : Timeless Themes. September 16 - December 16

This curriculum introduces children to religious literature that is central to North American culture and to Unitarian Universalist heritage. Children become familiar with the human issues that inspired these scriptures: the timeless themes of transcendent power, human responsibility, love of freedom, speaking out against injustice, respect for the beliefs of others, love of one's neighbor, and forgiveness. The Bible stories are taught from a UU value structure. God is referred to as "God," not "he." The stories, drawn from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, are gender-inclusive. Violence is not avoided, but recognized and used to guide participants toward an understanding of non-violent ways to resolve conflicts.

Pillar II : Exploring the Seven UU Principles. January 6 - March 16

Free to Believe centers on our seven Unitarian Universalist principles and each is reflected with stories, discussions and activities. The goals of Free to Believe are to bring familiarity with the seven UU principles and allow children to connect them with their own lives, understand that Channing is a place where children are valued for who they are, to appreciate each other's differences and similarities as positive, understand that each person's ideas are true and right for them.

Pillar III : Green Congregation Lessons . March 30 - June 1

Leaders of our Yellow Team this year include Betsy Dees, Lisa Colburn and Meredith Chapman