UNITARIAN CHURCH OF HINSDALE
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Children

THIS WEEK IN THE
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
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Play Group
Supervised play for our children ages three and under. 

Spirit Play
​Our Spirit Play children will wonder about the story Pezzettino. I wonder how Pezzettino felt being so small in a world that is so big? I wonder what kinds of little pieces we are made up of? 

Chapel Service
Our Chapel Service youth will wonder about Islam. I wonder if you know anything about Islam? I wonder if you have ever seen a Quran or a prayer rug?     

Youth Group
Youth Group will meet at 10:30am for fun and fellowship.   

For more information on RE programming, please visit our website www.hinsdaleunitarian.org or contact Pam Fodor at re@hinsdaleunitarian.org
COVID Protocols

Our top priority is for our children and youth to be engaged in our church community in a safe and healthy manner.
  • We strongly encourage all children, youth and adults in our program to be vaccinated and to keep up with boosters.
  • The staff and church leadership will keep abreast of the current recommendations for masking etc. from the CDC.
  • Currently masks for children, youth, and adults in our programs are recommended but not required. This may be subject to change at any time.
  • If you, your child, or anyone in your family is feeling ill, please stay home and take care.

​Thank you in advance for your cooperation in following these protocols. We love you and our family and want you to remain healthy and safe. 

Religious Education for Youth

​Here at the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale we have a continuing commitment to the spiritually rich and psychologically sound nurture of your children and youth. Our comprehensive program embodies our Unitarian Universalism principles and heritage. We seek to provide our young people with opportunities for worship, learning and fellowship activities that will guide them along their spiritual journey.

Play group

Birth to 3 Years of Age
For our youngest children from birth through age three paid high school youth will provide an opportunity for the children to learn through play, build relationships with the church and its members, and have fun during “church time.”

Classes

4 yrs - Grade 2  Spirit Play   
Grade 3 - 7        Chapel Service
Special Classes like Our Whole Lives (OWL) and Age of Reason are held during the year for children of those age ranges. 

Youth

Grades 8 - 12    Youth Group

2022 - 2023 Program

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SPIRIT PLAY: FOUR YEARS THROUGH GRADE TWO
After experiencing a brief “Time for All Ages” in the adult service, children ages four years through first grade will gather in their classroom to experience the magic of Spirit Play. Spirit play seeks to engage children in the questions of life within the context of the Unitarian Universalist faith. The program encourages independent thinking through wondering with an adult who does not mediate correct answers but truly wonders with the child. It gives children real choices through freedom within the structure that promotes a sense of community and develops an underlying sense of the spiritual and mysteries of life. Each week stories are presented through active storytelling followed by a “wondering” time that opens up the child’s response to the story. Time is then allowed for the child to work directly with that story, or another, or respond to the story through art materials.

CHAPEL SERVICE: GRADES THREE THROUGH SEVEN
After experiencing a brief “Time for All Ages” in the adult service, the second through sixth graders will gather in Joshi Chapel for an age- appropriate chapel service which will explore the sources of our Unitarian Universalist living tradition including sharing, wondering, meditation time and hands on activities and projects.
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 Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. We live out these principles within a “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality drawn from the following sources: direct experience of mystery and wonder, words and deeds of prophetic people, wisdom from the world's religions, Jewish and Christian teachings, science and reason, and the spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions.
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YOUTH GROUP: GRADES EIGHT THROUGH TWELVE
Senior High Youth Group youth meet weekly with adult advisors to participate in a supportive environment in which they can explore their feelings about themselves, their world and their religion. Some curricula are used, as determined by the desires of the group. Youth and advisors work jointly to plan and participate in social action projects, leadership development and opportunities for worship. The youth will be invited to attend district and local youth conferences throughout the year and will create and present a worship service for the congregation.

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Our Director of Religious Education, Pam Fodor, with support from our strong Religious Education Committee, take great care in preparing fun, captivating, classes, workshops, activities and worship services to help our young people explore their Unitarian Universalist beliefs and values as they grow and mature. Pam Fodor is happy to speak with you further about the program. Please feel free to contact her at 630-323-2885 Ext. 110 or re@hinsdaleunitarian.org.
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We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

Telephone : 630-323-2885
Office@hinsdaleunitarian.org
  • Home
    • Calendar
    • Covenant
    • Our Church's History
    • What is Unitarian Universalism?
    • Unitarian Universalist Association
    • Becoming a Member
  • Worship
    • Weekly Order of Service
    • Worship in UU Churches
    • All-Community Worship
    • Music
    • Rites of Passage
  • Engage
    • Learn
    • Participate
    • Membership
    • Stewardship
    • Donate
  • Justice
    • Beyond Our Walls - Monthly Collection
    • 8th Principle Project
    • In Support of Black Lives
    • Beloved Conversations
    • Race Resources
    • PADS Volunteers
    • Prison Ministry
    • #VoteLove
    • Welcoming Congregation
    • Women's Health Escorts
    • Fair Trade Table
    • Green Sanctuary
    • Animal Ministry
    • Racial Equity
  • Connect
    • Staff & Circle Coordinators
    • Elected Leaders of the Congregation
    • Newcomer Questionnaire
    • Rentals/Book an Event
    • Directions