We offer Religious Exploration programming for our children and youth three Sundays a month, with two Classroom Sundays, and one mixed ages Creative Sunday. On Sundays that do not have RE programming, we hold an interactive multigenerational service in the sanctuary starting at 10:30 am.
~ Director of Religious Exploration, Madeline Natale

Elementary religious exploration is in a time of change. We are starting the new year by introducing “Choose your own Adventure” RE. All elementary kids will start RE in the arch room for Children’s Chapel. They will light their chalice, revisit covenant, embody the 7 values, and enjoy a story that aligns with the theme of the month. After this connection time they are invited to choose between 2 or 3 activities. Our goal is to deepen their connection with all of the kids in RE across many age groups and allow them to take ownership over their RE experience.

Religious Exploration Schedule for January

Class runs from 10:45-11:45 am. School aged children are invited to start in the Sanctuary.
January 18 – Classroom Sunday
January 25 – Multigenerational Service

The nursery is open Sundays from 10 am-12 pm for children ages 0 -4.

Please register your children below for the 2025-2026 Religious Exploration program!

Religious Exploration Events

Music for Little People
Wednesday, January 21
12 – 12:45 pm, Arch Room
Share in the joy of music in this class which is free and open to the public. Children 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome to meet us in the Arch Room each month. Sing, play, dance, explore instruments, and connect through music.

A Uni-verse-al Birthday
Saturday, January 24
4:30 – 7:30 pm in the Annex
Join us for our first ever “Everybody” Birthday Party! This is a multigenerational astrology themed birthday party. We will have table top games, dinner and cake!

Teen Movie Night
Saturday, January 24
7:30 – 9:30 pm in the Arch Room
This movie night is intended for youth who are in middle and high school. Invite youth to bring friends! No registration needed, please email Madeline (dre@uuithaca.org) to inquire about the movie title. Popcorn and drink will be provided. Join us for the Uni-verse-al birthday party beforehand to enjoy dinner and cake.