Explore UU Roots
In the Spirit Play stories, we can explore UU greats like John Murray and Susan B Anthony, we also focus on our symbols like the chalice and our covenant to one another. At UUCGN we like to have special guests from the congregation come in and share their talents and stories--they are also a part of our roots.
Identify With Jewish Teachings
During the year we explore several of the Jewish stories and celebrations. Studying these traditions as a UU community highlights how the roots of these stories have helped define our faith.
Peace + Social Action
At UCCGN from a young age children get actively involved with making the world a better place. Whether it is learning about Rosa Parks, going to an MLK JR parade, learning to save gopher turtles on one of our field trips or helping with the Weekend Meals.
Learn About World Religions
Through Spirit Play stories we explore celebrations such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Chanukah and Passover. Not always every year. We like to have a person of Jewish faith is possible and of course music!
Identify With Christian Teachings
Through story, celebrations, traditions, art and music we explore and sometimes challenge our christian heritage. Our roots in our judeo-christian heritage run deep and the stories and history run 2000 years.
Understand UU Princinples
In every story we ponder on which of the seven principles it covers. We learn that the principles weave in and out of our lives everyday. They are all connected to us and to our community as we strive to be more peaceful and more inclusive.
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Welcome parents
Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples (UUCGN) and our Religious Exploration Program for children, and youth. Learning is a lifelong process that begins in childhood. I am so glad that you are here and hope that you will join us as we search together for truth, meaning, and connection in life. As a Unitarian Universalist, my hopes for you are the same as my own. We strive to create a safe community of caring adults, youth, and children where we can:
Children need safe and sacred spaces to create who they are to become. At UUCGN we know it takes a village. Our program is benefited by your time and talent, and hopefully your life is enriched by the connections you make along the way. I look forward to working together with you.
Peace,
Director of Youth Religious Exploration
Passionate
Stephanie cares deeply about the UU church, her RE program, and helping children become who they're meant to be.
Community Builder
Wherever she can Stephanie builds community amongst her students, parents, and other leaders in the church. The RE program regularly collaborates with other service groups such as the Weekend Meals program to create intergenerational activities for kids to participate in.
Creative
Embracing creativity is a core principle of our RE program. We welcome the arts, music, acting, and multi-sensory activities in our garden.
Involved
Stephanie is a passionate builder who is currently engaged in re-shaping the YRE program to best to serve the children and families in our congregation.
Available
Reach Stephanie in the Educational Center on Sundays or in her office during the week. Have a question or need help with something YRE related? Stephanie is available and ready to help!
Fun
We teach, we enrich, we encourage, and we also have tons of FUN!
Empathetic
Empathy is a core principle Stephanie lives by. When communicating with families or children, she listens actively and truly cares.
Thoughtful
Our UU family is a caring community. That's also true of Stephanie and the YRE program. We're extremely proud of the kind, generous culture we've established in YRE. Our children are extraordinary examples with their open hearts and open minds leading the way.
voices for our youth program
our wonderful yre program
Rev. Tony Fisher
the owl program
Ann Fisher
coming of age program
Martha Miller Cornell
our children's choir
Martha Miller Cornell