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Programs for Children and Youth at the Community Church of Chapel Hill

The programs at both services offer similar programs. The 9:30 service has more young children and has more classes for them. The 11:15 is smaller and more intimate with the majority of children in elementary school or middle school.
 * 2008-2009 Programs (begin 9/14/08)**

//We Are Many, We are One// A simple curriculum of crafts, activities and worship focusing on the church. Emphasis on simple structure and community.
 * **Program** || **Ages** || **Times** || **Description** ||
 * Nursery and Childcare || 0-2/3 || Sundays 9:30 & 11:15 AM ||  ||
 * Religious Education || Pre K-5th Grade || Sundays 9:30 & 11:15 AM || **Pre-K** (9:30 only)

A//round the church, Around the year// This curriculum helps children ages 5-7 feel a part of the church community and understand the faith and practices of Unitarian Universalism.
 * K-1 Class** (9:30 only)

//The Spirit of Adventure// The curriculum provides lots of variety for active children and focuses on famous and interesting Unitarian Universalists as a way to understand the values of our faith—Frank Lloyd Wright, Fannie Farmer, Christopher Reeve, Clara Barton.
 * 2-5th Grade** (9:30) and **K-5th** (11:15)
 * Typical Weekly Schedule**:
 * Gathering Time (10 minutes)
 * Children gather in small groups according to age. A time to check-in, get passport stamped, do simple activities.
 * Activity (20 minutes)
 * Crafts, cooking, games, or discussion relating to the lesson.
 * Worship (20 minutes)
 * Includes chalice lighting, singing, and joys and concerns.
 * This is when the lesson and story for the week is shared. Led by Marion Hirsch, Director of Religious Education.
 * Outside Play (10 minutes)
 * Children look forward to fun on our beautiful playgrounds, weather permitting. ||
 * Middle School Youth Group || 6th-8th Grade || Sundays 9:30 & 11:15 AM || An exploration of the Our Unitarian Universalist Heritage through discussion, activities, games, crafts and cooking. Lock-in, service projects and fellowship events are also included. The curriculum is //Traditions with a Wink//.
 * Schedule:** Middle School 08-09 ||
 * High School Youth Group || 9th-12th Grade || Sundays 6:00-7:30 PM || Weekly meetings include dinner from 6:00-6:30 followed by a program. Games, discussion, guest speakers, worship and art are all in integral part of the weekly meeting. Service trips and lock-ins are also a big part of our time together. ||


 * Registration**
 * Visitors are invited to try out the program. We recommend visiting at least three times. After three visits, families are invited to formally register in the Religious Education Program by completing a registration form.
 * The Religious Education Program is a parent cooperative and requires a volunteer commitment. We don’t ask parents to volunteer right away. It is recommended that parents attend the adult service for at least six months before participating in the cooperative. This allows new families a chance to really get comfortable in the church before taking on a volunteer commitment.
 * There is no registration fee.

In 2008-2009, the theme is Our Unitarian Universalist Heritage. We will focus on the 7 principles; our rituals, traditions, and values; and famous Unitarians and Universalists who are exemplars of our faith. The Religious Education Program is on a three-year curriculum cycle. Last year our theme was World Religious and next year the theme will be Our Judeo-Christian Heritage.
 * Themes**

For more information contact:
 * Information**

Marion Hirsch, Director of Religious Education Hirsch.marion@gmail.com 919-942-2050 (church), 919-619-8792 (cell), 919-929-9545 (home)