Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb

Children's Lifespan Faith Development Program (LFDP)

Unitarian Universalism welcomes children not only for who they will become in the future but for all that they offer right now. In Unitarian Universalist faith development programs (religious education), our goal is to help children make meaning of their experiences within the framework of our faith. Whether learning about our faith—roots and identity, world religions, life's experiences, questions and mysteries—or how we can live out our faith in the world, we hold children in communities of safety, love, and justice where they are valued just as they are.

We share with children soul-stirring stories, transcendent moments of care, ways to mark the sacred and congregations that help us cherish and numbers our days. We want children to know the power of faith shared in community. We are all part of the interdependent web of life: a family sharing our home on this earth.

We help children find ways to make the values and principles of Unitarian Universalism part of the fabric of their beings. We work, play, worship, and learn with people of all ages in our congregations. Our children's questions invite our wonder; their trust encourages our hope. We return their questioning with affection and respect, and in doing so our congregations grow and deepen in faith and life-affirming inspiration.

Directions:

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb
158 N. Fourth Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-756-7089
uufdchurchoffice@aol.com

Child care services available.

Our church is handicapped accessible.

For directions to our church, please click [map]

Children's LFDP News:

The Spirited Parents group, sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, is inviting the community to participate in several events this fall. The group is dedicated to developing an inclusive group of parents and children who will explore issues of parenting through parent group meetings and children play dates. The schedule for the fall includes a two part series of workshops focused on partner relationships. The first is September 15th at 8pm at UUFD, led by Diane Johns who is a licensed professional counselor and has a Master's in Education, titled "Nurturing your relationship". The second workshop "The little things" will be held on November 10th at 8pm also at UUFD. The group is also holding two events for children, a Halloween party on October 22nd from 2-4pm and a Cookie Exchange on December 18th from 11am-12pm.

For more information contact Erin Elder at eelder1219@yahoo.com or check us out on Facebook.

Spirited Parents schedule for Fall 2011

October 22nd - 2-4pm Halloween Party co-sponsored with RE

November 10th - 8pm Part 2 of Relationship workshop "The little things" with Diane Johns, LPC, MSEd

December 18th - 11-12pm Cookie Exchange co-sponsored with Member Care