Category: Religious Education

Renewing Religious Education

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

Religious Education, Personal & Spiritual Development

“Church is a place where you get to practice what it means to be human.” — James Luther Adams, Unitarian… More >

Our Heritage Centers Love

Religious Education

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

Religious Education

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!

Religious Education

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

Religious Education, Personal & Spiritual Development

Often when we think of what piques wonder in us this time of year, the focus is on the mysteries… More >

Holiday Giving Tree

Social Justice, Religious Education, Holiday

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!

Religious Education, Holiday

December 9, 6:00 p.m. We have reserved the Jingle Bus for First Church on Dececember 9!  Ooh and ahh at… More >

graphic of chalice

Welcome Home! Young Adults Invited to Reconnect November 27

Religious Education

Are you a young adult home for the Thanksgiving holiday? Have you been longing to reconnect in person with your… More >

Constancy of Change

Religious Education, Personal & Spiritual Development

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

Religious Education, Membership

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!

Religious Education

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

Religious Education, Personal & Spiritual Development

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

Religious Education, Personal & Spiritual Development

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

Religious Education

No preparation is needed to volunteer, and the gift of your time and energy makes it possible for our children,… More >

Everyday Awakenings

Personal & Spiritual Development, Religious Education

There is a trend on social media that I am rather smitten with. This is how it works. People share… More >