Lifespan Education
Youth Religious Education
The Youth Religious Education (YRE) program provides experiences to enable our young people to develop their own religious philosophy and approach to life in the context of a Unitarian Universalist religious community. We honor the world's great religions and expose our youth to their basic teachings. We teach the principles of peace, justice and kindness, the underlying principles of all the world's religions and show how these principles can be practiced in everyday living. Our Seven Principles form the foundation of all we do.
We welcome and celebrate our children just as they are (various cultures, races, families, genders, abilities, and sexual orientations). Classes for elementary and older children are offered September – May, with childcare available in the summer months. Childcare for ages 0 - 4 is provided year round, with pre-school nature classes offered once a month during the school year.
All children start their Sunday morning in the main service, starting at 10:30 a.m., where they participate in the Words for All Ages mini-sermon. They can sit up front by themselves or with parents. After the Words for All Ages, all children walk as a group over to Water's Hall for their classes. Parents may stay with their children if they so desire. Otherwise, parents may pick up their children at Water's Hall after the service.
More detailed information is available on the YRE pages. Questions? Please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or speak with Anne Cederberg, Program Assistant or Bev Morrison, Program Coordinator on Sunday mornings.
Adult Exploration
Adult Exploration (AE), UUCOV's adult Lifespan Education program, provides a learning environment through courses that value religious freedom, encourage open dialogue on questions of faith, and offer encouragement, assistance, guidance, and support to each individual in his/her search for a personal philosophy/theology to live by. Course offerings are available in the fall, October - December, and winter, January - March. AE offerings also include discussion groups and interest group activities that range from Socrates Cafe, a philosophical discussion group that reflects on current events and issues to a crafts group that produces items that are sold with proceeds going to UUCOV. More information and class offerings are available here.
Spiritual Fellowship Groups
Spiritual Fellowship Groups is a Covenant Ministry program where 7-10 people gather to discuss issues of personal and spiritual interest in an atmosphere of openness and confidentiality. Topics range from such things as "Approval," "Dealing with Loss," "Humor," "Fulfillment," and "Loneliness," to name a few. Each group is led by a trained facilitator who is a member of UUCOV and supported by the Minister and the Spiritual Fellowship Group Committee. The program has existed for over 8 years and has become an indespensible part of many a UUCOVer's spiritual journey.
The UUCOV Library
While we thrive on group activities while pursuing our spiritual journeys, time spent alone reading can be just as important. Our library, located in Waters Hall, is available to all members and friends of UUCOV. The small collection of books covers topics from philosophy and religion to psychology and social issues. Books are free to borrow or browse at any time.
