What to Expect in RE
What to Expect for Children on Sunday Mornings
Upon arrival at Sunnyhill, families are welcome to go to the Sanctuary together to begin worship together. Nursery-aged children (6 months through age 3) are invited to stay with their parents/guardians or to play in our nursery, which is located right next door to the Sanctuary. School-aged children should remain with parents until the “Story for All Ages” occurs towards the beginning of the service. At that time, all children are invited to the front to listen to a story before being “sung out” to their Religious Education classes. Adults should pick up their children after the service ends.
Once they arrive in their classrooms, the classes generally follow this format:
Joys and Sorrows
Activity or Lesson
Extinguish the Chalice
Current Curriculum
Soul Matters
Utilized During First service: One Room Schoolhouse and Second Service: PreK-3rd Grade
Themes for 2025-2026
September: Building Belonging
October: Cultivating Compassion
November: Nurturing Gratitude
December: Choosing Hope
January: Practicing Resistance
February: Embodying Resilience
March: Paying Attention
April: Embracing Possibility
May: Awakening Curiosity
June: Flourishing Together
For a sample lesson plan, click here: Sample Lesson: The Possibility of Change
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Utilized in Jr Youth Group (Second Service, 4th-8th Grade)
Comparative Religions class for Middle Schoolers, uses Minecraft!