Programming for Children and Youth 2025-2026

Infant-3 years Nursery  

Our Nursery is open and available to our youngest friends. The Nursery is next to the Sanctuary and has toys and books available for unstructured play in a safe and nurturing environment.  

PreK-Grade 3  Holidays and Holy Days/World Blessings    

This group of children will be learning about and celebrating the holidays and holy days of religions around the world, noting connections to our UU values and principles. 

Grades 4-5 (Sept-Dec 2025)   OWL 4-5 (Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education)

*This OWL session has concluded.

Workshops include Sexuality and Values, Body Image, Changes in Puberty, Consent, Healthy Relationships and more.  Meets on Sunday mornings.

Grades 4th grade and up (Jan-June 2026)   Crossing Paths                           

Explore the faith traditions of Unitarian Universalism, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and different denominations of Christianity,. Most faith units include learning, a field trip or virtual visit (mosque, temple, synagogue, churches, and more), followed by reflection.  Most field trips are on Sundays but some may be on other days.

Grades 7-9  OWL 7-9 

**Enrollment for this year’s OWL session is closed.

Workshops include Sexuality and Values, Gender Identity and Expression, Sexual Orientation, Healthy Relationships, Consent, Safer Sex, and more.  Meets on alternate Sunday evenings.

All Ages   Annual Events and Fun Days                                     

These are our all ages annual traditions and other fun days when the age-based groups are not meeting.   Includes the ice cream social in September, making ornaments in November, and Valentines in February, as well as our seasonal celebrations such as Winter Solstice and Easter.  

Please contact Religious Exploration Coordinator, Julia at re@cvuus.org for more information or to volunteer!