Category: Family Ministry & Faith Formation

February news from Faith Formation

“Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.”

― Rick Riordan, The Red Pyramid

The concept of fair gets to the heart of proposed Article II values of justice and equity and also to the Golden Rule, which most of … read more.

Faith Formation News

Sundays with Preschoolers!

You’ve probably noticed the cool room set up for the pre-school children and toddlers by the back door to the Sanctuary.  Every Sunday we have two to four children who use that space so their parents can attend service.

We are short of volunteers, and … read more.

Register now for UUA Pacific Western Regional Assembly!

PWR Regional Assembly Registration NOW OPEN!

Registration is open for our Pacific Western Regional Assembly this April 19th and 20th!

People can attend either in person, at First Universalist in Denver, or remotely.  We are planning a family friendly event and children are welcome.  This is a great chance … read more.

This week’s news from Faith Formation

Love pulls us toward positive action!

Hoo Could Be an OWL (Our Whole Lives) Facilitator? You! 

Faith Formation aspires to offer OWL every year, rotating between the elementary and middle school age kids. All teachers for this program must be  trained and certified. For more … read more.

January news from Faith Formation

For this one moment

Know only that you are loved

That you are safe, and whole and loved

Know that you belong here

Here among us, here upon this earth

~ Rev. Gretchen Haley

This month’s focus is on the gifts of liberating love. Our own direct experiences and any thought … read more.

December News from Faith Formation

O come all ye faithful, 

     and doubtful, and joyful, and blue,

Mary and Joseph, Rudolph and Frosty, 

     and me and you,

To hear Christmas stories, some old and some new,

Reminding us that love, hope, and mystery are true.

~ Rev. Sarah C. Richards

I love this quote for the season because … read more.

News from Faith Formation

Happy Thanksgiving! This note is an update on several things going on with Faith Formation.

First, our next multi-gen service is on December 10, our Christmas pageant entitled Peace, Joy, and Ho, Ho, Ho. There are significant parts for each of the kids to play.

During the Nov … read more.

November News from Faith Formation

“It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert.” ~ Jacques Yves Cousteau

As we play with the Soul Matters theme for November, … read more.