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Children & Teens
All About the Children and Youth Religious Education Program
Welcome!
Thank you for choosing USG for your child’s religious education. Our aim is to provide experiences for children and families to deepen their commitment to the principles and purposes of Unitarian Universalism. We hope to build community among families through a welcoming and nurturing environment, and to create learning experiences for spiritual exploration.
In addition to developmentally appropriate Sunday School classes for preschool through grade 8, we offer a high school youth group and childcare for those 2 and under. One Sunday per month is devoted to social justice so that children may learn how to live out their responsibility to others. And every Sunday includes worship experiences for children, either in our regular service, or as part of our summer program. Plus, we have monthly family fun events so we can make friends at church.
More information
- Sunday School Programming
- A Children's Version of Our Covenant
- Calendar of Events for 2009-2010
- Faith Development Photo Gallery
- Director of Faith Development
- Children's Religious Education Committee
What Else Should I Know?
Children’s Religious Education (RE) at the Unitarian Society of Germantown is a cooperative program. Parents and other adults are encouraged to volunteer for teaching, music, administrative tasks, social action and family fun events.
Volunteers lead Sunday classes (2 semesters of about 11 Sundays each), occasionally lead or assist in the summer program, lead a children’s worship, assist with childcare, or help plan for our special events. Our volunteers are vital to the Sunday morning programs.
Our curricula have sessions with easy to follow formats. We provide teacher support and orientation. Creative materials are available, but our most valued and appreciated resource is the adult who commits time to our children’s spiritual growth.
Your involvement helps you grow spiritually as you learn about Unitarian Universalism and our self-governing process. It also helps to open new avenues of friendship as you become an active part of our faith community.
Attendance
Regular attendance helps children to feel comfortable with their classleaders and peers. It also communicates the message that you value your child’s religious education experience. Show you care about your church community by making USG part of your family’s weekly routine.
Just Visiting?
We care that you came to USG! Please be sure to complete a visitor form in the classroom or childcare before dropping off your child.
Registration
Please be sure to complete a registration form each new church year for insurance, medical and record-keeping purposes. Forms are available every Sunday at the RE table during coffee hour. There is an annual fee of $50 per child. Make checks payable to USG and note “RE fee” in the memo line. Thank you.
How You Can Help
We need people of all ages to assist with special events, overnights, teacher luncheons, etc. Please be sure to indicate on the registration form how your family is willing to help. Children’s RE (Sunday sessions, orientations and special events) is a priority for our congregation and is funded through USG’s general operating budget.
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©2008 The Unitarian Society of Germantown
6511 Lincoln Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19119-3625
Phone: (215)-844-1157
The Unitarian Society of Germantown, a Unitarian Universalist congregation, serves the communities of Abington (zip code 19001), Ambler (zip code 19002), Elkins Park (zip code 19027), Glenside (zip code 19038), Jenkintown (zip code 19046), Merion Station (zip code 19066), Narberth (zip code 19072), Oreland (zip code 19075), Havertown (zip code 19083), Wyncote (zip code 19095), Wynnewood (zip code 19096), Philadelphia Chestnut Hill (zip code 19118), Wyndmoor (zip code 19118), Philadelphia Mt. Airy (zip code 19119), Philadelphia Roxborough (zip code 19128), Philadelphia East Falls (zip code 19129), Philadelphia Spring Garden (zip code 19130), Philadelphia Fairmount (zip code 19130), Philadelphia Wynnefield (zip code 19131), Philadelphia Germantown (zip code 19144), Blue Bell (zip code 19422), Gwyned (zip code 19436, Lansdale (zip code 19446), Bala Cynwyd (zip code 19004), Lafayette Hill (zip code 19444), Melrose Park (zip code 19027), Roslyn (zip code 19001), Rydan (zip code 19046), Laverock (zip code 19038), Plymouth Meeting (zip code 19462) , Flourtown (zip code 19031), Erdenheim, Cheltenham (zip code 19012), and Ft. Washington (zip code 19034). Visitors from any other location are equally welcome.