Religious Education Program 2006-2007
Unitarian Church of Marlboro & Hudson
Corner Church & Main Streets
Hudson, MA
978-562-9180


We Are Magic Makers

Our religious education program is based on the premise we all make magic in the world. Magic, in this sense, is understood as the result of combining one’s unique passions and talents and utilizing them for the larger good. It is our goal to empower our students to claim their roles as magic makers. To this end, all activities will be geared towards building self-esteem, encouraging cooperation & team-work, challenging oneself, fostering civic responsibility, and, of course, having fun.

Chalice Children (Pre-K & K)

Focusing on the Unitarian Universalist symbol of the flaming chalice, our Pre-school and Kindergarten class will spend the year learning about what it means to be a part of our church, thinking about church as a place where we worship, wonder about the world, welcome friends, share life milestones, and help one another.

Magical UU
(1-5 grades)

Our elementary school curriculum is designed to be flexible, with activity choices that meet the needs of children of different ages and with varied learning style preferences. Our focus will be on the Unitarian Universalist principles and purposes, as listed on the back of this brochure. Topics to include:

• Interdependent Webweavers: learning about and honoring the web of life.
• Questing: engaging the free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
• Magical U: celebrating the inherent worth and dignity in every human.

World Religions
(6-9 grades)

Our Jr. High students will learn about major world religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, paganism, and Buddhism, including the opportunity to visit neighboring houses of worship. Ultimately, they will go on a pilgrimage to a Unitarian Universalist site to develop credo statements of their own beliefs.

Special Features:

Cauldron Chemistry: an opportunity to create soap, candles, soda, and other concoctions. Items will be sold throughout the year, with proceeds going to charities selected by students.

SpiritMagic: developing as spiritual beings with age-appropriate introductions to disciplines such as prayer, yoga, journaling, and guided meditation.

Placement in one of four houses named after historical Unitarian Universalists who have demonstrated courage, love, creativity and persistence

A Magic Tournament will be held on 3 Sundays during the year. Self-confidence and group spirit will grow through the successful completion of challenges which require teamwork and cooperation.

Enrollment
(Download our Registration Form)

Our religious education program takes place during our regular Sunday worship at 10:30 AM. Classes end at approximately 11:45. The following classes will be available:

• Nursery care is provided for children under 3 years of age.
• Chalice Children (Pre-K & Kindergarten)
• Magical UU (Grades 1-5)
• World Religions (Grades 6-9)

To sign your child up for magic school, current members should fill out a registration form and mail it or bring it to church by Sept. 17. If you are new to our church, you can register your child on the first day of classes, Sunday, September 17, 2006, or any Sunday. There is a materials fee of $50 per child.

Our church is located at the corner of Main and Church Streets in Hudson, across from Town Hall. For more information, call our religious education director, Alice Anacheka-Nasemann: 978-562-9180.
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Our Mission

Our mission is to create a positive learning environment which encourages and reflects our Unitarian Universalist Principles & Purposes, which affirm and promote:

• The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
• Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
• Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
• A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
• The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
• The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
• Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.