At Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (UUCDC), we believe that faith formation 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 children and youth, and Faith Formation for 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 morning RE classes 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 2024–2025. 

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 Faith Formation 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. 1003. Please also sign up for our weekly religious education e-newsletter published between mid-August and mid-May.

Adult Faith Formation provides adults with opportunities to learn, explore, and grow. Faith Formation classes are offered on topics such as being a UU, world religions, personal growth, social justice, and more. 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

  • YUUCKI Service and Youth Bridging
    Sunday, June 1 – YUUCKI Service and Youth Bridging 10 am ONE service in person and on Zoom Coffee hour after the service
  • OWL Graduates
    We celebrated 28 children who completed elementary Our Whole Lives (OWL) this spring. We had 15 kids in the Kindergarten/1st Grade class and 13 in the 4th/5th Grade class. Through evidence-based, age-appropriate lessons they learned about healthy sexuality and UU values.  Huge thanks to our OWL teachers: Liss Small, Derrick Schweitzer, Lori Rice Spring, Seneka LaBonde, and Rachel Lundberg. Also thanks to Jen Goldberg for subbing on occasion.
  • Coming of Age
    Coming of Age Retreat Our 8th and 9th graders capped off a fantastic year at their Coming of Age retreat. They faced physical and mental challenges and showed amazing growth. Please plan to come to the Coming Of Age worship service on Sunday May 18 at 10 am to hear from these remarkable youth.
  • Meet the Ministerial Candidate
    There are many opportunities to meet our ministerial candidate, Rev. Laura Solomon. There are  events that are specifically for RE families:
    • YUUCKI (8th-12th grade youth & their families) Pizza Party – Friday May 9 at 6 pm – RSVP to Chrissy
    Additionally the following events are kid/family friendly:
    • Potluck Dinner – Thursday May 8 at 5:30 pm – no RSVP needed
  • Become an RE Volunteer!
    We’re recruiting teachers and assistants for the 2025-2026 church year which begins in September. Our RE program is growing and needs a full team of volunteers who want to have a direct impact on the future of our children and our faith. Are you REady? You can find more details here.