Our Lifespan Faith Development Classes for Children and Youth (also known as religious education) begin at 10:00 AM.  Teachers are present to meet guardians and greet students.  Families are asked to arrive in the sanctuary 5-10 minutes early to get settled for the Chalice Lighting, our communal blessing for the day.  After the blessing, groups are dismissed by grade to their classrooms.

Parents/guardians are requested to register their children prior to arrival. Our Minister of Lifespan Faith Development or a team representative can assist you on-site, if needed.

• Nursery – 6th Grade – Register Here
• 7th – 12th Grade – Register Here

Learning at CVUU

Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists provides a robust program of evidence-based, religious education. 

Pre-K through First Grade classes are based on Spirit Play, which is a style of learning that evolved from a long line of Montessori-based religious education. It is based on story and ritual, play and creativity. Spirit Play gives children the tools to make meaning of their lives within Unitarian Universalism. Our children’s programs focus on the eight principles and six sources, which are centered around love.

Second Grade through Sixth Grade uses “Soul Matters” materials and the curriculum is organized with these connections in mind: child to child, teachers/leaders to child, family member to family member, and family to family.   Each week is designed around a particular lesson on the monthly theme. The building blocks in each of these themed sections include:

• “Introduce it!” – Suggested wording to help leaders frame the lesson/theme angle for the children.
• “Tell it!” – Stories and puppet scripts to help bring the theme angle to life through storytelling.
• “Explore it!” – Small group activities, mindfulness exercises and experiential learning.

Youth Groups

Our teachers organize activities for youth to meet for discussion and develop life long connections. Anyone interested in leading or joining is asked to contact the Minister of Lifespan Faith Development, dlfd@c-vuu.org. Or check out Rev. Mark’s blog with community news!

Family Enrichment Opportunities

The Parents’ Discussion Group meets on Sundays at 10:00-11:00 AM, during the time youth are in classes. The ideas for this group are taken from Soul Matters, the monthly themes. Contact Kat Nash for details at lfdc@c-vuu.org

• “Fabulous First Friday” – 6 PM, Monthly – Register Here
• Movie Nights
• Buddy Breakfast
• Summer Activities 
• Holiday Play & Musical
• Easter Egg Hunt
• And More!

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