Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent
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228 Gougler Avenue |
Children's Religious Education Programming
For the 2007-2008 School Year
Religious Exploration is offered throughout June, July and August for preschool through high school during the 10:30 hour.
Middle school and High school youth will be active through a project TENTS OF HOPE: A journey of compassion and peace with the refugees of Darfur, Sudan. They will gather at 10:30 am in the annex. Class will move outside to paint the tent panels.
Preschool through 5th grade will explore bike repair, safety, friendship and the art of theater! They will gather and begin class at 10:30am in Fessenden Hall!
June
- 22 – Bike Safety
- 29 – Bike Care and Repair
July EXPLORING FRIENDSHIP
- 6 - Symbols of Friendship
- 13 - Friendship & Differing Cultures
- 20 - Civil Rights Movement
- 27 - Dialogue of Friendship
August THEATURE
Come have fun, learn, cooperate and experience the inherent worth and dignity of yourself and others!
The Director of Religious Education can be reached at dre-uukent@sbcglobal.net or 330-677-4772.
Summer office hours available by request.
Kent Hogwarts is a program for children (age 5 and above) and youth offered twice a year (Winter and Summer) by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent. During a Kent Hogwarts session, children and youth experience valuable life lessons of peace, courage, tolerance and more through the magic lens of the Harry Potter world. Course offerings may include; divination, potions, charms, care of magical creatures, herbology and MORE! Each session includes a quidditch game! Additional information may be found at www.kenthogwarts.org.
Religious Education
Curriculum & Teachers 2007-2008 UU church of Kent is looking forward to a wonder – filled active year. Please note that offering will be part of the weekly RE curriculum, as well as snacks. Allergies and special needs will be noted via the RE Registration Form. If you have not registered your child(ren) please see their teacher or the DRE for a form. RE registration plays an important role in communication between parent/guardian and teachers. RE is offered on Sunday mornings between the hours of 9:30 – 10:30 and 11:15 – 12:15. See schedule below for specific information. Nursery is offered during both RE hours in room 202 with Emily Kidwell. |
| Preschool Teachers: Mary Leeson, Elaine Bowen, Bonny Esparza, Laura McCrystal Curriculum: We Are Many, We Are One by Colleen McDonald Focus: Age development, relationships, identity and fun activity Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am on Sundays Pick up and drop off: AT the preschool room #302 |
K-1 |
| 2-3 Teachers: Bev Cole, Beth Wills, Dan Hayes, Racheal Beale Curriculum: Spirit of Adventure by Katie Tweedie Erslev Focus: UU identity with LOTs of activity (adapts to age levels) Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am on Sundays Room # 303 |
| 4-5 Teachers: Colleen Norris, Susan Smith, Rod Mishler, Beth Kuemerle Curriculum: Spirit of Adventure by Katie Tweedie Erslev Focus: UU identity with LOTs of activity (adapts to age levels) Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am on Sundays Room # 304 |
| Middle School (6-8) Teachers: John Marfy, Kathie Slater, Julie Trainer, Bobbie Beale Curriculum: What do you stand for? By Barbara Lewis Focus: character traits: identifying, strengthening and exploring Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am on Sundays Room # 305 |
Standing on the Side of Love Teacher: Becky Haines & a multitude of wonderful UUCK members sharing November & December Curriculum: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by |
| High School (9-12) Youth advisors: Beth Straubhaar, Paul Baker, Justin Smith, Jim Scott Topics of discussion: hate crimes/oppression; UUCK church history; religious beliefs and the after life; IT and ethics Time: 11:15 – 12:15 Location: Room # 305 |