We light this chalice for our children and youth, and for us:

celebrating the flame of faith lit in each of us,

honoring the light each of us bring into the world,

rejoicing in the community we create together.

—Christian Schmidt (UU Minister)   

Elementary Activities (2nd-6th Grade in 2026-27)

Coming Fall 2026

The 2026-27 Religious Education (RE) program for children and youth in 2nd-6th grade begins September 20, 2026 during the 9:45 am worship service. Activities take place MOST Sundays September-May during the 9:45 service, along with occasional intergenerational worship services. Religious Education gatherings include a mixture of indoor and outdoors activities pending the weather and selected activities.

Children's Religious Education activities are led by rotating volunteer leaders and primarily focus on Unitarian Universalist shared values, identity, and ways to explore and deepen our spirituality. Here’s a sample of some of the planned activities in 2026-27 and past activities we’ve enjoyed and look forward to offering again in the future.

• Activities from the UU Soul Matters Sharing Circle on a variety of monthly spiritual themes and religious topics relevant to Unitarian Universalism. 
• Exploring UU identity and spirituality through music. Several gatherings throughout the year will include opportunities to learn UU songs and hymns, led by a professional children’s music educator and longtime Unitarian Universalist.
  
• Periodic guest speakers from the congregation who share about various Eliot ministries and how their talents and interests impact their UU identity and values.  Guest speaker sessions planned for the fall of 2026 include Values & Voting, UU & Science, Hanukkah, and Supporting Animal Welfare.
  
• Interactive community-building activities from the UUA curricula Deeper Joy (modified for younger ages).

For more information about these upcoming programs and ways to get involved, please contact Scott Stewart at scott@eliotchapel.org.