Category: Religious Education
Parents as Resisitors
It is the nature of children to push boundaries every day, and all the time. Growing humans learn by testing… More >
Renewing Religious Education
When children, youth and families come to First Church, what do we want them to experience? In 2018-19, I clearly… More >
Risk Being Fully Known
“Church is a place where you get to practice what it means to be human.” — James Luther Adams, Unitarian… More >
Our Heritage Centers Love
Over the past two months, our middle schoolers have been exploring the topic of Christianity in our “Crossing Paths with… More >
Hearts on Fire 2023
Hearts on Fire is a faith development opportunity for high school seniors to meet with Rev. Kimberlee and church staff… More >
Keep RE Going and Growing in 2023!
Start your new year right by being in community with our children, youth, and families! Our RE program is growing,… More >
The Wonder of Steadfastness
Often when we think of what piques wonder in us this time of year, the focus is on the mysteries… More >
Holiday Giving Tree
We are proud to be participating in United Way’s Holiday Giving Tree program this year. This program purchases gifts for… More >
Ride the First Church Jingle Bus!
December 9, 6:00 p.m. We have reserved the Jingle Bus for First Church on Dececember 9! Ooh and ahh at… More >
Welcome Home! Young Adults Invited to Reconnect November 27
Are you a young adult home for the Thanksgiving holiday? Have you been longing to reconnect in person with your… More >
Constancy of Change
There is something about the human soul that longs to be settled and stirred. This simultaneity is expressed in our… More >
Child Dedication Nov 20, 2022
On November 20, a Dedication of Parents and Children will take place during our 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday… More >
Volunteer to be a Religious Explorer!
Our Children and Youth need teachers and assistants to companion them during this year’s RE Sunday programs. If you want… More >
Belonging & Learning in the Sanctuary
Can you recall being in a church sanctuary as a child? I remember sitting in a fluffy pink yet scratchy… More >
Join the OWL Teachers Team
Kids in my class are incredibly sexist and homophobic, as a queer woman how can I feel safe? What is… More >
Simple Summer RE Volunteering
No preparation is needed to volunteer, and the gift of your time and energy makes it possible for our children,… More >