Coming of Age – Grades 7-9, full year
The class starts with a ceremony and ends with a worship service. The 9 months in between are a journey of discovery for the youth. They learn UU history, delve into the philosophy and theology of the UU Sources and thoroughly explore the meaning of the UU Eight Principles. Ministers and congregational leaders visit their class, and the students visit important UU heritage sites in Boston and DC. With the help of a mentor along the way, their journey ends with the development of their personal credos, which they state before the congregation at the Coming of Age service in May.
8th Grade Our Whole Lives (OWL) – Grades 7-9, full year
This is the third course in the highly regarded comprehensive lifespan sexuality education curriculum created by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the United Church of Christ. The 26-session course far surpasses what is offered in public school and provides accurate information on reproduction, sexual health, prevention of sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy prevention, and options for unintended pregnancies. Additionally, the curriculum explores – in a positive, inclusive manner – sexual orientation, gender identity, and healthy sexual relationships.
Crossing Paths, Part 1– Major World Religions – Grades 7-9, full year
An updating of the long-popular Neighboring Faiths Curriculum, Crossing Paths explores the major world religions (including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity) and how they compare and contrast with Unitarian Universalism. Students spend 4 weeks learning key information about each religion and do site visits to other faith communities to learn more about rich and diverse faith traditions.
Crossing Paths, Part 2 – Religions in the US – Grades 10-12, fall
A continuation of the Major World Religions course with a special focus on religions in the US, including Quakerism and Evangelical Christianity. Ten sessions.
Mosaic – An Anti-Racism Curriculum – Grades 10-12, winter
A new curriculum from the UUA will help High School students explore the difference between white supremacy culture as opposed to white supremacism, understand how white supremacy culture shows up in ourselves and in our communities, and how to successfully collaborate and ally with others to do anti-racism work. Eight sessions.
Bible Literacy for Youth – Grades 10-12, spring
A new offering that will explore main figures and themes of the Bible. This course reflects an understanding that the Christian Bible has numerous authors and has been edited and revised for several millennia. Yet, it contains wisdom and ideas that continue to influence Western culture, especially in the US. Any student planning to study the humanities in college will be helped by information in this class. Eight sessions.