Spirit Play – Children aged 3-7 engage in a Montessori-based curriculum based on story and ritual, play and creativity. It gives children the tools to make meaning of their lives and questions such as Who am I, Where did I come from, and What is my purpose within the container of Unitarian Universalism?

Sunday Mornings 9-10:15

Faith Formation Stations - Each Sunday, 7-13-year-olds can select one of several different themed rooms that they will have the option to engage with. This allows children to select topics and modalities that are of interest to them. Children can choose a different room each week or continue in one that piques their interest. Stations are self-guided with volunteers to help facilitate. On occasion, volunteers may lead a more focused lesson based on their interests. Children interact with children of different ages and build bonds and community around shared interests.

9-12-Year-Old OWL – OWL models and teaches caring, compassion, respect, and justice. It helps children ages nine through twelve to gain the knowledge, life principles, and skills they need to understand and express their sexuality in holistic, life-enhancing ways.
Parent Orientation on 1/21
Classes from 1/28-3/24, No class on 2/18 (Presidents Day)
9:00 am – 10:15 am.
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COST: $60

Learn Your LGBTs! –  Queer Kid Stuff is an original YouTube channel created dedicated to LGBTQ+ kids. It’s hosted by  Lindsay Amer with the help of their best-stuffed friend, Teddy. In “Learn Your LGBTs!,” Lindsay, Teddy, and his friends teach young kids what ‘LGBT’ stands for, what identities many people share, and so much more!
1/28-3/17, No class on 2/18 (Presidents Day)
9:00 am – 10:15 am
Ages 7-13.
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COST: Free

Parents as Primary Sexual Educators Small Group – A program for Unitarian Universalist parents and caregivers who seek support and skills to be effective sexuality educators of their children. This program invites adults to ask themselves: How can I embody my role as my child’s primary sexuality educator in a way that expresses my UU values and faith?
1/28-3/24, No class on 2/18 (Presidents Day)
9:00 am – 10:15 am. 
For parents of all aged children
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COST: Free

Youth Group (13-17 year olds)-The Youth Group as a whole will feature monthly community-building events.

• Bowling at Hanover Lanes 1/7 12-2 pm
• Game Night at the Fellowship 2/4
• Ropes Course (Location TBD) 3/10
• A TBD Event 4/28
• Picnic & Games at Frelinghuysen Arboretum 5/19 12-3pm

On Sundays when there are no classes or events, youth are encouraged to help out in other parts of RE (FFS, Spirit Play, Nursery), Worship (a/v, music), or other parts of the Fellowship (facilities, welcoming)

Our Whole Lives – A sexuality education program for youth that models and teaches caring, compassion, respect, and justice. A holistic program that moves beyond the intellect to address the attitudes, values, and feelings that youth have about themselves and the world.
12-15-Year-Olds
Parent Orientation after service Sun Jan 21st, 
Classes Thursdays 5-8 pm
Closing retreat: Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th
9 am – 5 pm
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COST: $200

Heeding the Call: Qualities Of A Justice Maker – Heeding the Call is a social justice curriculum that not only explores linked oppressions in our society but also encourages participants towards personal growth in values that counteract the marginalization of others. Workshops on empathy, courage, abundance, joy, and other qualities ask participants to recognize how these standards can be tools for justice. Additionally, the program includes more concrete tools, such as suggestions on how to be a good ally and tips on the language of conflict resolution. True stories of courage, sacrifice, and collaboration, role-plays, games, and a program-long justice project will feed youth’s rising realization that as people of faith, we are all called to love justice—not just with our words, but also with our deeds.
12-15-year-olds
January 21st – May 5
9:00-10:15 am
COST: Free
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Sources and Spiritual Practices – In this 8-session program, 15-17-year-olds develop the spiritual practice of gratitude, explore personal reflections on the UU Sources, and practice giving and receiving deep listening.
15-17-year-old 
1/21-3/24
11:30-12:30
COST: $10
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Interim Mission Statement:

It’s our mission to nurture a spiritual home where all are welcome and encouraged to participate in a universal search for truth and meaning while working together to build a fair and peaceful world.