What is Religious Exploration?

RE is where young people explore our shared values and connect to one another.

We invite children and youth to consider big questions. What matters most to us? How do we live our values? What is our place in the wider world?

If you are interested in learning more about RE, you can contact our Director of Religious Exploration, Morgan Patten at morgan@nuuc.org.

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What to Expect on Sunday Morning

Most Sundays, children and youth join in worship for about the first 10 minutes. If you like, stop by the RE table to pick up coloring pages or art supplies for busy hands.

There will usually be a chalice lighting, a hymn, and “Time for All Ages” – a story or meditation for the whole congregation. Children and youth head to RE programs for the remainder of service. Children and youth are also welcome to stay in service with their adults.

Class Offerings

We currently offer two classes for children and youth.

ComUUnity Care: Skills to Take Care of Yourself and Others 

Each week, youth learn and practice a different skill. Some skills are practical – like how to change a bike tire or sew – and others are more focused on fun – like how to make ice cream. This class is for middle and high school students.

Wandering Ohio 

In this class, we will go on an interactive journey through the ecosystems of Ohio, past and present. We’ll explore Ohio’s forests, rivers, and plains through collaborative storytelling and play, and we will discover how our home has changed and what we can do to care for it today. This class is for elementary and preschool students.To learn more about what is coming up this week, contact our Director of Religious Exploration, Morgan Patten at morgan@nuuc.org.