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The dynamic Religious Education Program at All Souls is where children, youth and families come together to build community dedicated to our mission of spiritual growth. Each Sunday, a team of teachers, parents and program staff create a safe space that fosters creativity, curiosity and openness. At 10:00 a.m., we have a curriculum-based program from Tapestry of Faith. At 11:15 a.m., we offer creative arts such as drama and children's choir. In addition, we encourage social justice engagement with our community and the world.
And of course worship is a central aspect of our religious life.

Soul Matters for June

Good Morning! My name’s Caleb, and I’ve been coming to All Souls for my whole life. When I was at sleep-away camp last summer, I was talking about church with some of my camp friends. “I’m so sorry for you that you have to go to church on Sundays!” they said. What I thought to myself was, “I’m sorry for you - that you don’t get to go to my church!” I value coming to All Souls because of what I learn here, because of the friendships I’ve made, and because of the music I get to be a part of. I’ve learned a lot in RE over the years. In 1st grade, taught by my friend’s mom, I was introduced to the Civil Rights Movement. In 3rd grade, we learned about the Bible through reading great stories (oh, and ate George’s treats!) In 4th grade, we talked - a bit awkwardly - about, umm, Owls. And now this year, visiting other places of worship has opened up new paths I didn’t know about. Meanwhile, I’ve met some extraordinary people whom I connect to and look forward to coming to church to see. I sometimes fool around with them - but it mainly makes the learning more fun. Last but not least, I have had the opportunity to experience and participate in some great music. First with Alden and Will, now singing with Mr. Backmon and the New Amsterdam Boys and Girls Choir, and sometimes Musica Viva... We’re even going to Canada! The classes, the people, the music - all of this makes me so happy that we come to All Souls on Sundays!

The Religious Education Mission

The mission of the All Souls Religious Education program is to promote spiritual formation. We fulfill this vision through:

* Nurturing and promoting the spiritual identity and growth of our children, youth and families based on the principles and traditions of Unitarian Universalism

* Developing in our children, youth and families the ability to discover and articulate their belief system, and to speak openly about their Unitarian Universalist identity and beliefs;

* Teaching what it means to be part of a religious community, to be a part of something larger than oneself.

* Providing an environment where children, youth and families support one another intellectually, spiritually and emotionally and inspire one another to act on our faith in the world;

* Supporting parents in teaching their children about Unitarian Universalism and putting its principles into practice in our daily lives;

* Supporting efforts to involve the larger congregation in our mission, because every member has a role to play in developing and nurturing our children and youth in UU principles and life.