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Religious Education
at UUCNH
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Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills. We offer an exciting and worthwhile Religious
Education Program for our children and youth at the Unitarian
Universalist Church of the North Hills.
We offer children and youth an opportunity to question and
learn, to worship, to engage in service projects to benefit our
community, and to participate in activities that promote friendships
with peer and with adults.
Children are
taught
by dedicated and appreciated adult volunteers using UUA approved
curricula. Field trips and outings are
encouraged.
Our Religious Education program has classes for preschoolers up to a
youth group for high school students. Classes run at the same
time as the service. Nursery care is available for babies and
toddlers.
I hope your
association here will bring enrichment to your life and that of your
family. I encourage you to participate fully in the Religious Education
program.
Greta
Porter,
Director of Religious Education
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Mission and Covenant of
the Religious Education
Community at the
Unitarian Universalist Church
of the North Hills
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As
parents, teachers, and members of the UUCNH congregation, we are
mindful that children/youth are naturally curious, are developing a
sense of self-esteem, and are acquiring interpersonal skills. We also recognize that children develop
spiritually when having fun, by expressing their creativity through the
Arts, and through celebrating significant events in their
Church and Family lives. Therefore,
we, the Religious Education Community, covenant to foster the following:
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A compassionate, caring
and safe classroom that offers each child/youth a sense of belonging
and acceptance,
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Responsible
participation of our children/youth as part of the larger Church
community,
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A
sense of social justice in our children/youth through participation in
the external community,
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An
awareness, understanding and articulation of the Unitarian Universalist
principles, heritage and identity by our children/youth,
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An
understanding and respect by our children/youth of diversity in
individual viewpoints, lifestyles, cultural histories and religious
beliefs,
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An
understanding of the interdependent web of nature and a commitment by
our children/youth to care for the Earth, and
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A spiritual and mindful
way of living.
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Youth Group 2001
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UU Principles
For Children
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Every person is
important and valuable.
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All people
should be
treated fairly.
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Our churches are
places where we should accept one another and learn together.
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Each person
should be free to search for what is true and right.
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All people have
the right to speak out and vote on things that matter to them.
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We should help
build a peaceful, fair, and free world.
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We need to take
care of the earth, the home we share with all living things.
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Unitarian
Universalist Church of the North Hills
2359 West Ingomar Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone (412) 366-0244
Fax (412) 366-4389
Email:
uucnh@nauticom.net
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