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

  • Sunday, May 4
    Sunday May 4 – Last Day of RE & First Day of Candidating Week! 9:30 am service in person and on Zoom RE for Preschool-7th grade (K/1 OWL Parents attend class) Coffee hour after both services 11:15 am service in person No Youth Group Meeting – COA Families meet at camp at noon for our family ritual
  • Fun in RE
    We have started wrapping up our year with some fun activities. Our 6th and 7th graders reviewed the world religions that they studied. They wrapped classmates in tape and rolled around on some small pompoms to demonstrate the way the things we learn stick with us. In our K/1 Our Whole Lives (OWL) class, the kids have been learning about families and babies. They had a visit from a real live baby and got to ask his parents questions. And our 2nd/3rd grade class made Thaumatropes–optical illusion toys that illustrated love at the center.
  • Meet the Ministerial Candidate
    There are many opportunities to meet our ministerial candidate, Rev. Laura Solomon. There are two events that are specifically for RE families:
    • Pastries on the Playground – Sunday May 4 at 10:45 – no RSVP needed
    • 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:
    • Meet & Walk at John Heinz Wildlife Refuge – Wednesday May 7 at 10 am – RSVP Here
    • Meet & Greet Fire Pit – Wednesday May 7 at 7 pm at Chris & Kate’s House
    • 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.
  • Summer RE Coordinator
    We are hiring a Summer RE Coordinator to provide programming for kids during the summer months. We’re looking for someone with experience leading multiage groups of children with diverse interests and needs. The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic, creative, and share our UU values. Please share the job description with folks who may be interested. Contact Chrissy with questions or to apply.