2010-2011 Program
Sixth Grade – 9:15; Toolbox of Faith
Toolbox of Faith invites participants to reflect on the qualities of our Unitarian Universalist faith, such as integrity, courage, and love, as tools they can use in living their lives and building their own faith. Each of the sessions uses a tool as a metaphor for an important quality of our faith such as reflection (symbolized by a mirror), flexibility (duct tape), and justice (a flashlight).
Seventh & Eighth Grades – 9:15:
Sixth, Seventh &Eighth Grades - 11:15; Values
Exploring what is important in our lives — our values, while in a safe and nonjudgmental group, is the heart of this class. Action, listening and support make up each session of this curriculum. Topics are determined by the needs and wishes of the individuals, as the group learns to support one another.
Eighth/Ninth Grade: OWL (Our Whole Lives) 9:15
This is a curriculum about sexuality, sex, sensuality, anatomy, friendships, dating, communication, health care and more. Permission from parents is required for this class, and parents or guardians must attend 2 parent/guardian orientations or meet with the instructors. Regular attendance is expected and class structure does not permit drop-in visitors.
Parent Orientation sessions will be held Monday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. and one in the fall TBD. Both are mandatory.
Middle School Youth Group 9:15 & 11:15
The Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) meets one Sunday a month during regular class time. The program includes social justice projects, social time with peers, and service to the congregation. The group creates a Haunted House for the annual all-RRUUC Halloween Party and a Carnival for children during the Fellowship Dinners. OWL participants will meet with their regular classes rather than participating in this program.
This year’s MSYG dates are
October 24 – Plan for Haunted House
October 31 – Haunted House
November 21 – All Soul’s Food Drive
December 19 - Painting Winter Solstice themes on patio windows
January 23 - seed planting for the RRUUC garden
February 20 - Plan for Fellowship dinner carnival
April 10 - Trash collection on grounds