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FAMILY MINISTRY AND SUNDAY SCHOOL
CLASSES AND PROGRAMS
2026-2027
Welcome!
We are excited you are interested in our children and youth programming at UUSF!
Our programming runs from September through the beginning of May. We have age-based classrooms that integrate Unitarian Universalist values, engage in social justice, explore personal faith, and build community among peers. Basic care for preschool through 5th grade is also available during the summer.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Religious Education Coordinator Alicia Cover at acover@uusf.org or Minister of Congregational Life Laura Shennum at lshennum@uusf.org
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Our Sunday School program offers children and youth a safe and supportive space to grow spiritually, to take part in joyful faith exploration, learn about Unitarian Universalism, build community, and have fun!
To get weekly updates on what is happening in our classrooms, email Religious Education Coordinator Alicia Cover at acover@uusf.org. Alicia will add you to our email newsletter, The Explorer, which comes out on Thursdays.
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2026-27 CURRICULA
Our littlest ones will explore Soul Matters themes through picture books and craft projects. They will also play with a variety of toys, spend time outside, and generally build beloved community.
Accompanied by the character Ellery Churchmouse's stories, younger elementary schoolers will explore a different UU value each month. They will also engage in other community-building activities such as games and playing on our outdoor playground.
3rd-5th Grades: Creation & Bible Stories
Upper elementary schoolers will explore multicultural creation stories in the fall and Bible stories in the spring. Throughout this exploration, they will ponder and discuss big questions that will help them understand Unitarian Universalism and their own faith.
6th-12th Grades: Youth Group
On Sunday mornings, we encourage youth to volunteer in the congregation or attend worship. See youth volunteering opportunities here. Youth Group will also meet once a month to explore practical skills and build community.
FAMILY MINISTRY COMMITTEE
Our Vision:
We seek to create beloved community, transform lives, promote justice, and foster universal values of love, respect, and responsibility for children, youth and families. With programming that engages heart, mind, and body, and working in collaboration with the wider community, we celebrate our children’s unique sense of self, their place in our wider Unitarian Universalist movement today, and for generations to come.
Our Mission:
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Foster family ownership and stewardship of our Family Ministry programs.
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Advocate for Family Ministry and build community in the broader church.
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Advise programs and processes that embody UU principles.
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Provide opportunities to engage in social action and service.
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Welcome and support all families
SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
