Children’s Religious Education

The Religious Education program goal is to meet the needs of each child with love, safety, and Unitarian Universalist vision. The program allows for structured and unstructured time for the children. The unstructured time allows the children to bond socially and have fun. This builds a sense of community and belonging. The intent is to offer children a solid sense of connections to something bigger than themselves.

The object of this program is to introduce Unitarian Universalist (UU) principles and identity using a multi-sensory theme approach which focuses on understanding the UU principles and putting them into practice. Each month there is a theme in RE which is then explored in different ways. These themes (based on UU principles) are shared using a variety of UU curricula and other resources.

The children give service back to the community in different ways. One way is to bake cookies for coffee hour. Another example was the children's participation in National Service Day at Arlington Street Church. The children managed the cutting and folding of fleece scarves to be distributed to the city's homeless. Throughout the year, CRE is involved in intergenerational services and special family events.

Children’s Religious Education Committee

Children’s Religious Education is an intergenerational collaboration, inspired by the ministry of Rev. Kim K. Crawford Harvie and directed by the Children’s Religious Education Committee. Programming is implemented by a professional religious educator under the supervision of our ministerial team. The committee is made up of parents, friends, and those interested in the spiritual development of children and meets monthly. Please refer to the calendar on this website! All meetings are open and all are welcome.

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This Week in Children's Religious Education (CRE)

Sunday in CRE, we continue to add details to the buildings we have been creating for over a month now. After the service, folks of all ages are invited to join in the chanting Spiritual Passion with Rev. Kim and Mark.

Next Sunday, we will be creating sweets for the children and moms living at Renewal House!

Multifaith Calendar

Learn more about religious holy days and festivals on this informative multifaith calendar. www.chiddingstone.kent.sch.uk/homework/religion/calendar.htm#feb

Get Involved with Children's Religious Education

The Children's Religious Education committee meets monthly and is made up of parents, friends, and those interested in the spiritual development of children. Please bring your ideas to our next meeting, where we will review past projects, look ahead, and discuss how we would like to change and grow the program.

You are welcome to bring your children. They can play or read in the room while we meet. For more information, contact Laura Evonne, LES@ASCBoston.org; or JP LaFond through the church office at Office@ASCBoston.org.

We would like to put photos of our children on Arlington Street Church's web site or in Inside. We will only publish first names with the photos. Parents, if you have any objections, please speak with Laura Evonne.

Hatching Hopes

Click here to see or hear cute video that Laura Evonne and the children did for spring!

ASC's Children's Religious Education Blog

A Unitarian Universalist place of exploration and wonder, creativity and spiritual centering for kids of all ages! You don't have to be a parent to appreciate and admire the art, thoughtful exercises, and inspired insights that color this creative world designed by Laura Evonne Steinman. Visit ascreboston.blogspot.com.

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Talk to us!

We invite you to join us any time that is convenient for you and welcome your questions about our open house or programs. For more information, contact religious educator/artist in residence Laura Evonne Steinman: les@ascboston.org, ext. 12