Youth Education 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 education program. If you have questions, or would just like to talk about the program, please contact the church office at (949) 646-4652 or by e-mail at RE@OCUUC.org.

Orange Coast UU Church
Religious Education Committee

Please register your child for the 2007–2008 church year. (This is a link to the registration form.)

Nursery and child care are provided during both services.
Religious education is provided at the second service.

Religious Education Committee—Mission and Goals
The mission of the Religious Education 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 Education 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!!

Religious Education Committee members 2007–2008:
Mary Lundholm (Chair), Summer Dadah, Barbara Berrocal, Jacques Kilchoer, Wim Verkruijsse, and Shannon Verkruijsse

Music opportunities for children and youth
There are opportunities for children of all ages to sing at OCUUC. The Music Ministry page has more information about our Family Choir and Children's Choir.