2011-2012 Religious Education Curricula --
Tapestry of Faith
The
Tapestry of Faith
curricula is based upon a “series of programs and resources for all ages that
nurture UU identity, spiritual growth, a transforming faith, and vital communities
of justice and love.” (uua.org)
This years programs from the Tapestry of Faith include ...
Learning how to play and work together cooperatively, express feelings, see how we are
alike and different, view nature as a source of gifts that needs our care, celebrate
different cultures and religions around the world.
Kindergarten - 2nd Grader:
Love Surrounds Us by Lynn Kerr & Christy Olson
Explores the Seven Principles of UU in the context of the Beloved Community of family,
home, school, and neighborhood. The activities emphasize love they feel in the community.
Embracing the contribution of diversity to our collective ability to pursue truth,
fairness, justice, and love. “Mirrors in which they can see themselves, and windows
in which they can see the world.” (L. Clifton)
6th - 8th Grade:
Riddle and Mystery by Richard S. Kimball
Purpose is to assist in the search for understanding. Each of the 16 sessions introduce and
process a Big Question, such as “Where do we come from?”, “Does God exist?”;
and lead up to increasingly UU-based questions such as “Can we ever solve life's
mystery?”.
9th - 12th Grade-Youth Group: Thursdays at 7PM
Youth group is using the Popcorn Theology curriculum.
