OUUC is a welcoming and multigenerational congregation. Children are included and welcome in worship and community events. Additionally, we have programs for children, youth, families, and intentionally all-ages learning opportunities.
If you would like to be added to an email list for information on family or children’s events and activities at OUUC, please contact our RE Assistant.
What to Expect on Sunday Mornings:
Children of all ages are welcome in the worship service, and we have a comfy corner with bean bag chairs and fidgets and coloring sheets, if you like. We also have nursery care for children under 4 years of age, and a Spirit Play class for children 4-10 years old that happens during the worship service. It is up to each family how they want to participate on Sunday mornings, and moving back and forth between the options is always fine as well. Parents are welcome to stay with children in class or the nursery, or leave them there and worship.
Older children, those in Middle and High School, have Youth Programs at 12:30.
Here is more about the Sunday morning program, Spirit Play:
Programs at Other Times of the Week:
We offer childrens and multigenerational programs often on Thursday evenings, following the Community Night Dinner at 5:30 that is open to all.
Winter 2023 Thursday Children’s Class:
A Class about money, labor, generosity, stewardship, and justice for children ages 4-10. Children will learn about money and spending, saving, and giving, explore religious teachings about stewardship and charity, and learn about labor, justice, and care for our common and sacred earth resources.
Offered Thursdays 6:30-7:30, January 19th to March 23rd
Camps
Summer “Chalice Camp” open now!
July 10th-14th, 9am-3pm each day
Chalice Camp Is hosted by the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation. This is a free service to the community; we suggest a donation of $175 for the week or what works for your family. The camp capacity is 20 children. Chalice camp is designed for children ages 5-10. If your child is interested but just out of age range, contact us at REassistant@ouuc.org to talk it over to make sure it is a good fit for them.
We will be focusing on skills in right relation with our selves, others, other beings and the earth itself. Each day in camp there will be opportunities for: arts and crafts, movement and music, snacks, meditation, stories and outdoor play.