LIFESPAN FAITH FORMATION
Lifespan Faith Formation strives to create an environment in which individuals of all ages can comfortably and safely explore their faith and beliefs, both individually and in a small group setting.
Classes are offered beginning in kindergarten and continuing into adulthood for those seeking answers to questions and questions to answers.
Classes are on Sunday mornings.
The children and youth start in the main service. After a Time For All Ages and assisting with collecting food for Clemson Community Care, they leave for their classes with a song.
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Elementary and Advanced Learners finish by 11:40 (usually around the end of the service.)
Teens go a little longer, until noon.
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Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Ages 4 & Under
The nursery remains closed for deep cleaning and new staff hires. Nursery aged children are welcome to remain in the sanctuary with their families. Our Peaceful Play space is available for all ages every Sunday morning, and children may take an activity bag to their seats if they prefer. The rocking chair is reserved for adults with infants or toddlers. In addition, parents or guardians are invited to take active or fussy children to the Social Room, and watch the service on the monitor there.
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Spirit Play, modeled partly on the Montessori method of learning, encourages children to ask questions of wonder.
Stories from all traditions, including our own, introduce children to promises (principles) of Unitarian Universalism.
To reinforce these, children have independent work time as part of the lesson.
4th-7th Grade
The curriculum for this group changes each year, covering Unitarian Universalism, world religions
and social justice work.
Past units have included Harry and UU, Travel in Time and Toolbox of Faith.
8th-12th Grade
Our teens work with their adult advisors to plan a variety of activities for the group, from formal lessons to fun and fellowship events.
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Past activities have included planning and leading a worship service, overnight lock-ins, and field trips.
Lifespan Religious Exploration coordinates and promotes a variety of adult education programs which encourage the transformational, self-directed learning that lies at the heart of Unitarian Universalism.
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Groups are led by approved facilitators and held in a variety of online and in-person settings.
Covenant Groups
Adults are encouraged to explore significant topics influencing their life and spirituality through guided group study and ritual.
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Covenant groups offer a supportive setting for personal growth and
building community.
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Classes & Workshops
What is a Unitarian Universalist and how do you become one? What do we believe and what do we have in common?
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Adult workshops include
UU 101, Building Your Own Theology and other
similar topics.
Interest Groups
(The Fun Stuff)
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Although terminally serious, UU's do occasionally like to socialize.
Groups such as the Novel Circle and the revolving Circle Dinner meet on a recurring basis.
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