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In the words of Rev. William Ellery Channing, "The great end in religious instruction is not to stamp our own minds upon the young, but to stir up their own." Our curriculum reflects this sentiment by drawing inspiration from many sources, including:

• Humanist teachings, which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against the idolatries of the mind and spirit. We embrace science and encourage our youth to use reason to understand and appreciate the world.
• The Bible, which we teach appropriate bible stories to provide our youth with a foundation in Judao-Christian heritage.
• World Religions, which we study the other major religions, including Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, and Earth-based religions.
• Nature, Art, and Music, which we guide our children to value these aesthetic sources to provide spiritual renewal and appreciation.
• Philosophy and Ethics, which we encourage our youth to think about the meaning of life and ethical ways to live in community, guided by the sources listed above and the principles below.

Our nursery opens at 10:45 a.m., all other children join the adults for the first part of the service. We sing the children out of the sanctuary to their classes after the Story for All Ages. Children and youth will share celebrations and concerns in their classes, which run from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. We ask that you not pick up your child early to give the teachers time for their class activities. You may have noticed our playground. During nice weather, we encourage the children to check-in with their parents before playing on the playground after class. Please check that an adult is present to supervise (on occasion, teachers may have to leave promptly after class).

Children will benefit most from our program if they come regularly. Only then will they find continuity in the program and a circle of friends so they look forward to coming each Sunday. If you are new, we ask that you sign our guest book and fill out a Registration form. The registration form provides us with contact information and lets teachers know of any health or dietary restrictions, as well as your interests and expectations. Comfortable clothes are fine for children to wear, since our classes often involve active and creative activities.