Religious Exploration and Programs at OCUUC
Welcome!
Welcome to Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church! We look forward to meeting you and your family. This section of our web site highlights the philosophy, structure, curricula, and special activities of the Religious Exploration program. If you have questions, or would just like to talk about the program, please contact us by e-mail at re@ocuuc.org.
We are looking for a three-quarter time, permanent Director of Religious Education. Contact Merrie Lee Wooten by clicking here. The deadline is April 1, 2010. Preferable start date is July 1, but this is negotiable. We are, unfortunately, not compensating at UUA Fair Compensation Guidelines. Click here for a PDF of the job description.
Please register your child for the 2009–2010 church year by filling out the attached form.
Nursery and child care are provided during both services. Religious Exploration is provided at the second service.
Religious Exploration Committee—Mission and Goals
The mission of the Religious Exploration Committee is to provide a program for children and youth that nurtures them as they grow ethically and spiritually on their personal journeys of faith.
The goals for the Children’s Religious Exploration Program are to help children and youth develop:
- A sense of purpose and recognition of self worth.
- A sense of belonging to a loving, caring, respectful community
- A religious identity as Unitarian Universalists with an awareness of our Principles and Purposes, our history and the diverse sources from which we draw inspiration.
- A commitment to Unitarian Universalist values and a sense of how that commitment translates into action.
- A respect for other people and an understanding of the many religious traditions.
- An awareness of the interconnectedness of ourselves, our community and all inhabitants of the world.
- A sense of wonderment and recognition of the fullness of life—its challenges and its blessings.
We accomplish this by providing age appropriate, stimulating curricula in a nurturing and safe environment. We affirm our connection to the community by joining together in worship services and intergenerational activities. We provide children and youth with opportunities to put our faith into action. Recognizing that faith development is an on-going process, we support families by creating meaningful ties between the home and church.
We invite you and your children to join us. See you soon!!
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