Children joining in the beginning of the service

We find the elementary school years an exciting time for exploring. Our Sunday morning programs offer enriching sessions that

• explore questions,
• practice UU values and traditions,
• experience spiritual practices from a variety of faiths,
• discover wonders in the natural world around us,
• and engage in social action. 

Sunday Morning Programs

Upcoming programs

Sunday April 28th – Passover

The Passover holiday begins before sundown on Monday, April 22, 2024, and ends after nightfall on April 30, 2024. Join us as we walk through our children’s Haggadah and experience this Holiday though our many senses.

Sunday May 5th – Beltane

Beltane is the Wiccan festival that celebrates all the living world: plants animals and human beings. From a Pagan perspective we learn that the the earth is a living being and all her creatures are a part of her body. Each has a place, a purpose, and a special part in this great dance of life. Come dance with us as we celebrate this Pagan Holiday.

Sunday May 12th – Mother’s Peace Day

In 1872 Julia Ward Howe launched Mother’s Day as a day women would gather in churches, social halls, and homes to listen to sermons or essays, sing, and pray for peace. Let us return to the original meaning of Mother’s Day where mothers, sons and daughters reflect on how to bring peace into our families, communities and the world.

Sunday May 19th – 8th UU principle: Building a diverse multicultural community

Newly adopted, the 8th principle has us journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions. We will share steps we can each take on this journey.

Sunday May 26th – 7th UU principle: Respect for the interdependent web of existence

The 7th principle in Unitarian Universalism says we respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. It is more than just an environmental idea, it helps us to see beyond individualism. Join us as we practice doing things collectively and connected to others around us.

Sunday June 2nd – 6th UU principle: Work towards peace, liberty, and justice for all

The 6th principle in Unitarian Universalism says we affirm and promote a goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. As we our month’s theme of Pride we explore what justice means within the LBTGQ+ community.

General Sunday Morning Programs

This year, on most Sundays, we will then break into two groups: kindergarten to 3rd graders and 4th to 6th graders.

The kindergartner to 3rd grade group will explore the theme further with age appropriate games, arts and crafts, and short spiritual practice (e.g. body prayers, songs, meditation, social action project). They are also given time for free play together to encourage friendships.

The 4th to 6th grade group will also explore the theme of the day further. On the first and third Sundays of the month, we offer a role playing table top adventure game around the theme of the day. These adventures will go to noon. On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, this age group will engage the theme with spiritual practice (e.g. prayer & songs from a variety of faith traditions, meditation, casting a circle) followed by discussion and an activity (e.g. social action project, arts & crafts, building or planting project on our grounds).

Cornucopia – Harvest Celebration

On some days we may be discovering the meaning and spiritual message behind a seasonal Holiday from the various traditions we share. On another day we may be learning how to be anti-racist.  Throughout the year we share from the 8 principles and 5 resources of the Unitarian Universalist tradition. Each year we celebrate the Sabbats from the Wiccan tradition, the Jewish High Holy days, and share stories from the Indigenous people of our land.

In addition, this year we will give special attention to Shinto and Taoist Holidays and traditions, as well Holidays and teachings from Christian and Islamic communities. Since one of our resources is the guidance of reason and result of science, we will take time to explore the world around us through a scientific lens, as well as learn about Unitarian Universalists who made important contributions to science.

Mostly our programs for children are opportunities for them to experience living and learning to be leaders in a caring covenantal community. 
If you have a child in grades kindergarten to 6, come join us on Sunday mornings from 10:30 to 11:45 to see the community we are building. There are also family events throughout the year which you can find on our Family page. For more information and ways to engage, please reach out to:

Rev. Lynne, Director of Family Ministries, at revlynne@uumarin.org,

or Aaron Anderson, Elementary Childhood Coordinator, at Aaron@uumarin.org