Children & Youth

Welcome to Religious Exploration (RE) where we learn through exploring!

At First Universalist Church in Rockland (UUR), we welcome all families regardless of configuration.  We want you and your children to love UUR and to feel excited to come explore, learn and grow. We hope you will help to put our UU values into action, making the world a more caring, loving, equitable and sustainable place to live. We also want to offer you tools to bring the love and grace of this faith into your home.  We ask that all families register their children in the interest of safety and for planning. There is no obligation to join as members.  

 We offer a wide-range of faith development opportunities throughout the year, including: 

• Sunday morning worship at 10 AM for for all ages (Together Church) 

Your children are welcome to stay in worship whenever they want.  And we have specifically designed worship services throughout the year called Together Church that is for all ages. 

• Sunday morning Chalice Children 10:15 -11:00 AM Toddlers – Grade 6 

We all start in the Sanctuary to be part of the entire congregation where we will light the chalice, sing, give our offering, share joys and sorrows, and listen to a Time for All Ages based on the morning’s message. Then, children can stay in worship or attend the Chalice Children program. We explore our Unitarian Universalist values of justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence and generosity. Stories, crafts, music and more! 

P.S. Parents with babies are welcome to enjoy worship – check out a rocking chair for extra comfort! We enjoy gurgles and chortles during the service. Or you can join the RE group for the morning.

• Youth Group (Snack Club) - On select Sunday afternoons, usually twice a month - Grades 7-12

This group explores social justice issues and challenges in their lives, taking actions based on their interests. Relationship-building through games and other activities is emphasized. Snacks served of course!

• Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education (OWL) for all grade levels - learn more about this year's OWL offerings

We offer this program for all grade levels on a rotating basis.  We welcome families from the community to participate in this program.  Families from throughout the midcoast have been participating in our OWL programs for over 20 years.   

We hope that your family becomes involved in congregational life.  Make Sunday mornings one of your spiritual practices, come to community potlucks, have a respite night while we take care of your children, and so much more!

Be sure to register and sign up for the church weekly e-news.  For more information or questions about our RE program, email: dre@uurockland.org.  

Yours in Growing Faith,

Carney D. McRae, Director of Religious Exploration  

Register your children to receive up-to-date information about opportunities and to help us with planning:     Registration

Note: If you have registered in previous years and are already receiving information via email, there is no need to register again.