At Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (UUCDC), we believe that faith development is a lifelong pursuit.

We constantly strive to engage our bodies, minds, and spirits as we learn about Unitarian Universalism, other religious traditions and wise-people, and issues facing our world. We live our values by offering Religious Education (RE) for all ages: children, youth, and adults. 

Unitarian Universalist (UU) faith development activities are community centered. 

We learn and grow together. This can include instruction, discussion, creative activities, and, most of all, fun. Through these programs, we aim to strengthen our UU identity, inspire social advocacy and action, and reinforce UU principles as guides to life choices.

UUCDC is the place young families turn for RE that informs and inspires kids. It’s a spot where progressive ideas and liberal values are nurtured. We also value comprehensive sexual health education for children and youth. It’s where your family belongs

This starts with Sunday School for children from preschool through middle school. Each week during the school year, families attend the 9:30 a.m. service together. After about 15 minutes, children are invited to join friendly volunteer teachers for age-appropriate activities until 10:45 a.m or whenever services end, whichever is later. 

 

We offer the highly acclaimed Our Whole Lives (OWL) program at various levels including Kindergarten/1st grade, 4th/5th grade, and 7th/8th grade. Click here for details about classes for 2023–2024. 

Youth groups for higher grades meet during the 11:15 a.m. service.

Children and youth religious education at UUCDC is led by Director of Religious Education Chrissy Bushyager and run entirely as an education cooperative by enthusiastic volunteers. Parents and guardians are expected to participate by regularly bringing their kids to church, teaching, chaperoning some activities, or filling other roles. 

Teachers and advisors form lasting bonds with students, guiding them into adulthood and independence. We always need reliable volunteers to pitch in. 

For more information about children and youth programs or to volunteer for them, email Chrissy or call her at 610-566-4853, ext. 203. Please also sign up for our weekly religious education e-newsletter published between mid-August and mid-May.

Adult programs include Soul Matters, during which small groups of congregants hold in-depth conversations about topics like faith, spirituality, and values.

All ages also have access to our Faith Development Library

Take advantage of these enriching experiences.

Recent Religious Education Newsletter Items

  • Youth and Adult Helpers STILL Needed
    On Sunday, March 31, middle and high school youth are invited to help set up our Easter Egg Hunt for the younger children. We also need 2-3 adults to supervise. Adults must have PA clearances for working with children and youth. Sign up here.
  • UUCDC Volunteer Workday
    Join the Building and Grounds Committees and UUCDC volunteers for a workday on the church grounds on Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  We need skilled folks for carpentry, plumbing and gardening. However, we also have plenty of jobs for folks who are not DIY-ers.  Lunch and snacks will be served.
  • Z is for Zsigmond
    Zsigmond János (John Sigismund) was King of Hungry and the first Prince of Transylvania. He was fascinated by theological debate and opened his court to theologians the main Christian sects of the day: Catholics, Unitarians, Lutherans and Calvinists. Along with his court preacher, Francis David, Zsigmond participated in years of debate and learning. Finally, he issued the famous Edict of Torda which advocated religious freedom. Sadly, shortly after the Edict of Torda, Zsigmond was removed from power and Francis David was imprisoned for his religious beliefs. How do you work to protect religious freedoms? Learn more: https://www.uuworld.org/articles/450-edict-torda-landmark
  • Youth and Adult Helpers Needed
    Our Easter egg hunt for the younger children will be held on Sunday, March 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Middle and high school youth are invited to help set up our Easter Egg Hunt for the younger children. We also need 2-3 adults to supervise. Adults must have PA clearances for working with children and youth. Sign up here.
  • UUCDC Volunteer Workday

    Join the Building and Grounds Committees and UUCDC volunteers for a workday on the church grounds on Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  We need skilled folks for carpentry, plumbing and gardening.  But we also have plenty of jobs for folks who are not DIY-ers!  Lunch and snacks will be served.