Raising children to build bridges, not walls. UUs believe in teaching children about all the great religions of the world, about social justice, the wonders of nature, and ethical decision making. Through our Faith Development classes, children learn about who they want to become and the world they want to help create. Unitarian Universalist congregations are places for fun, learning, and affirmation – places where your values are supported by a loving open-minded spiritual community.
Faith Development is a life-long, personal journey. Our children and youth programs encourage participants to explore their questions through our 6 Sources and 7 UU Principles. But it doesn’t stop there. Adults are also encouraged explore and reflect on their personal faith development, be it in small groups or individual studies.
Faith Development is for all ages and we have several adult and youth classes. Click below for more information.
Sunday Classes for Children (age 4 – 5th Grade)
Read about faith development classes that are held at 9 and 11 am.
Sunday Classes for Youth (6th-12th Grade)
Faith Development classes are held at 10 a.m.
Walden Hill Youth
Walden Hill Youth (WHY) is for grades 9-12, bringing our youth together in fellowship, service, and spiritual practice.
Coming of Age
Unitarian Universalist Coming of Age program for grade 9 is roughly equivalent to other denominations’ confirmation.
Our Whole Lives (OWL)
OWL helps our youth make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. OWL classes form when there is sufficient interest to form a class and facilitators for that class level are available.
Chalice Camp
Learn about Chalice Camp, a week-long summer day camp that deepens children’s identity as Unitarian Universalists and provides a huge amount of fun!
Adult Faith Development
Religious learning and growth is a life-long process at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Rochester. We learn not only from books and “experts,” but by coming together to discuss, explore, and discern.
If you have any questions about our programs for children and youth, please contact our Director of Faith Development.