Supporting Individual Spiritual Journeys
UUTC offers opportunities for religious exploration across the lifespan. We believe education is a lifelong pilgrimage. It happens both within and beyond a congregation's walls, and so we support one another as individuals and families in our ongoing searches for truth and meaning.
We affirm the inherent worth and dignity of all beings, and we believe each of us is responsible for helping to change the world for the better. Through continually learning and growing together we encourage and support one another, and our children, to know and express our moral agency.
“When I retired I was looking for new communities. UUTC has given me a community where I can: be myself; grow spiritually; interact socially; enjoy music; and meet new people.”
FAMILY MINISTRY
Chalice Children getting their picture taken!
Family Ministry provides different experiences for different ages and times of year using curricula offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association. Summer programming is also available in the form the ever-popular Chalice Camp.
CRE has a close relationship with The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center in Highlands, a UU retreat center, where youngsters can attend Youth CONferences, in addition to other regional Youth CONs, for exposure to the larger UU picture. Our youth can connect with others their age from other congregations in the region at these events.
Family Ministry provides support for both parents and children. Our Whole Lives Lifespan Sexuality Education (OWL) helps parents and their children navigate the transitions from childhood through adulthood and how to resist undesired interactions. This programming is also taught at UCC congregations, and helps parents protect their children through low-anxiety eduation.
“I chose UUTC not only for myself but also for my children. It is a place that introduces religions, beliefs, and wisdom from the world to our youngest and most impressionable congregants. Nurture and respect are at the root of the lessons for our children, opening their hearts and minds to ideas that may not otherwise have a voice in their young lives. I feel this community truly values and respects the youth and fully supports their efforts in finding an individual and unique path.”
ADULT spiritual development
soul matters sharing circle
These study packets are used by different small groups, families and individuals. They include spiritual exercises, questions that encourage reflection on daily living and recommended resources that help participants explore the themes in more depth. Rev. Bob refers to the Soul Matters Themes each month in worship, tying the self and group study to the congregation as a whole.
Covenant Circles
Gatherings of six to ten people who meet under a set of mutually agreed-upon guidelines—a covenant. This offers an intimate setting for participants to get to know one another, share stories, explore spiritual ideas, discuss social concerns, and turn those ideas and concerns into action.
A crowd files in to see a presentation on the Camino de Santiago.
spiritual explorers
Gathers to study the teachings of Jesus without "Churchianity." Past sessions have focused on works such as “Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul,” by John Philip Newell and Earle Rabb’s “The Jesus You Need to Know: How Jesus, Epicurus, and the Modern Science of Happiness Can Change Your Life.” This group meets weekly as they break down the texts.
UUTC Library
Contains over 600 titles available on the honor system to members and friends. We have over 300 titles in our Children & Youth collections alone, and have recently been acquiring more challenging titles for youth. The collection covers wide-ranging topics including comparative religions, mythology, psychology, history, and spiritual development. The library is open and books can be checked out during regular church office hours.
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