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Youth Religious Education (YRE)

Welcome to the GNUUC Youth Religious Education (YRE) community! Ours is a warm, supportive and caring program, where children can feel comfortable, find acceptance and fellowship, and have fun.

Unitarian Universalists view religious development as a journey every individual makes. Our congregation is an affirming and challenging environment which supports its members in their personal odysseys. Our program is staffed by volunteers.

Our programming is open to all, regardless of religious background or present beliefs, non-beliefs and wonderings. We gather to worship, celebrate, learn and grow. Come join us! RE programming meets from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m., at the same time as the regular Sunday worship service. The youth leave the 11 a.m. service after the Event for All Ages.

We offer the following Sunday morning religious education programming for children and youth through grade 12.

Fall RE Programming to Start October 7th

Children’s RE Programming will begin on October 7th. 

In addition to our regular programming, RE Youth in 8th - 12th grade are invited to participate in the Our Whole Lives (OWL) program this year.

Greater Nashville Unitarian Unviersalist Congregation

Religious Education Programming
October 2012 - May 2013


UU Story & Play
Age Level: Nursery/Preschool
Description: Children aged 3 months to 4 years will join Suzanna for a UU friendly story and discussion, followed by free play.

Love Will Guide Us
Age Level: Kindergarten - 4th Grade
Description: In this program, participants learn to seek guidance in life through the lens of our Unitarian Universalist Sources, with an emphasis on love. Together we ask questions such as, "Where did we come from?" "What is our relationship to the Earth and other creatures?" "How can we respond with love, even in bad situations?" "What happens when you die?" Sessions apply wisdom from our Sources to help participants answer these questions. Participants will learn that asking questions is valued in Unitarian Universalism, even as they begin to shape their own answers.

Religion in Life
Age Level: 5th - 7th Grade
Description: This program has three purposes: 1) To help participants learn more about religion in general and their own in particular: UU history, beliefs, programs, and organization. 2) To guide participants in exploring their own beliefs in order to better understand themselves and others. 3) To present ways in which Unitarian Universalists can put their religious beliefs into practice.

Youth Group / Our Whole Lives

Age Level: 8th - 12th Grade
Description: The youth will be participating in several programs this year. 
  • Youth Group Events: The Youth will be responsible for several children's programs this year, including our annual Halloween Party on October 28 and Easter Hunt on March 31.  We will also have movie nights, lock-ins, and our own cabin at the annual retreat.  See calendar for details.
  • Our Whole Lives:  Our Whole Lives will start in November.  Our Whole Lives is a series of sexuality education curricula that helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. To participate in Our Whole Lives, parents must attend an information session on October 28 at 9 AM at GNUUC.