1st Sundays: Interactive, Multi-generational Services. Very family friendly. These services do not have a “sermon,” but instead have short, interactive components.

Wiggle Room Sundays: Children either attend service with their families or hang out in the “Wiggle Room,” which is attached through an open door to the sanctuary. The Wiggle Room has age appropriate books, crafts, and games. It also has a large window into the Sanctuary.

One-Room Schoolhouse Sundays / UU Compass Sundays: Children leave service after the Time for All Sages and exit to class. Teens can help in the One-Room Schoolhouse or attend service. After service, Teens go to the UU Compass class. (See more information below.)

Community Events: Join us for community Game Nights, Movie Nights, Trivia Nights, and Hanging of the Greens! Some of these events are on Saturday evenings and some on Sunday mornings. Teens also participate in Climate Justice Workshops, as well as other Social Justice events.

One-Room Schoolhouse

Age Range: Elementary (~Pre-K to 6th) with Teen helpers

Dates: September 21, October 19, November 2, November 16, and December 14.

Meeting Location: Either Fellowship Hall or Children’s RE Building, large central room

Class Time: 11 AM (attend service through the Time for All Sages, then proceed to class) - end of service (around noon to 12:15)

Teachers: Taught by Tina with Gina as Classroom Helper.

This year, our Children’s Religious Education program is using the Soul Matters Religious Education (RE) Packets, a flexible and engaging curriculum designed for Unitarian Universalist congregations.

Each month (September–June), we’ll explore a new theme filled with:

Meaningful stories from diverse voices and traditions
Hands-on games, crafts, and activities
Embodied chalice lightings and extinguishings
Videos, experiential learning, and creative projects

Rather than rigid, step-by-step lesson plans, the curriculum offers a “building block” approach. This gives us the flexibility to choose from a wide variety of stories, games, and activities that best fit our children and church culture.

The curriculum is intentionally created with anti-racist, anti-oppression, and multicultural (ARAOMC) perspectives woven throughout, ensuring that our children learn in ways that reflect our UU values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our One-Room Schoolhouse is a place where kids learn, play, and grow together, rooted in our monthly themes.

Multigenerational RE: UU Compass

Teens - you have the opportunity to join the UU Compass class. This multigenerational RE class explores how Unitarian Universalism can help guide you through life. New UUs will be paired with long term UUs using a Covenant Group format. (Note: Youth will be paired only with vetted mentors and pairs will be supervised at all times.)

Multigenerational Class: Teens to Adults

Class Time: 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM (in Sanctuary)

Dates: September 21, October 19, November 2, November 16, and December 14.

Facilitators: Kristin R. with Nathaniel B.

This fall we’re offering UU Compass, a multi-generational class (teens through adults) based on the Starting Point curriculum from Soul Matters.

UU Compass is not a lecture series — it’s an experience. Together, we’ll practice deep listening, share our personal journeys, and explore Unitarian Universalism as a living path of meaning and connection.

Together we’ll:

Explore Our Journeys – reflect on our own spiritual paths and what brought us here.
Discover Our Tradition – learn the unfolding story of Unitarian Universalism through the lens of healing disconnection.
Build Connections – practice the deep listening and sharing that make small groups so life-giving in UU congregations.
Find Our Next Step – discern how each of us can walk more deeply with this community, whether as a newcomer or a longtime member.

Who is UU Compass for?

Newcomers who want more than information — a real taste of UU community.
Long-time members seeking to reconnect with UU values and practices.
Teens and adults alike, eager to walk together across generations.

Whether you’re brand new or have been here for decades, UU Compass will help you find your bearings, discover companions, and chart the next step of your journey.

Want more information? Contact Kristin R. (kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org)

Wiggle Room Sundays

The Wiggle Room is off the Sanctuary. Parents may take young children in to play during the service. There is a speaker where the service can be heard and a viewing window. You are also welcome to keep the door open - we don’t mind the sound of children at all! Most Sundays there are Wiggle Room Aids to watch the children. Otherwise, Parent Supervision is required.

Still Spring Park: Playground. Garden. Paths.

Let’s not forget our outdoor classroom. We own Still Spring Park, which includes a playground, gazebo and picnic area, and 5 acres of gardens and paths adjacent to our building. Classrooms make great use of this outdoor space too!