Children & Youth

Find a progressive faith home for your family at East Shore! We welcome you and your family with open arms, open hearts and open minds.

Our programs for children in Nursery – 5th Grade meet during our 10:30 am Church Service.

Programs for Middle & High School meet on Sunday afternoon and evenings.

If you have any questions or want more information, please reach out to our Director of Religious Education at [email protected] or by calling 425-747-3780 x 104

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Discovery Year (Ages 5-8, Grades K-2  | Sundays, 10:30AM – 12:00 PM | Room  M108)
Programming for our lower elementary kids includes themes of justice, equity, compassion, and mindfulness. Our small group learning environments includes interactive stories, songs, discussion circles, arts and crafts, and service projects from diverse and wide-ranging sources.

Stepping Stones (Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5  | Sundays, 10:30AM – 12:00 PM | Room  M107)
Programming for our upper Elementary kids focuses on deepening their understanding of UU principles, fostering personal growth, and encouraging social responsibility. we build on our foundations of Unitarian Universalist values with rich and creative learning environments. We focus on developing last friendships, articulating our values, and building community through developmentally appropriate small group experiences.

Youth Exploring Spirituality, Middle School Youth Group (Ages 11-14, Grades 6-8  | Sundays, 10:30AM – 12:00 PM | Room M104)
Programming for middle school youth ages 12-14 includes engaging youth in discussions on ethics, justice, and spirituality, and providing opportunities for leadership and community service. A key component is the Coming-of-Age program, where teens explore their beliefs, participate in mentorship, and create personal faith statements.

Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education
At East Shore, we proudly offer the Our Whole Lives (OWL) comprehensive sexuality education curriculum. Designed to provide inclusive, science-based, and developmentally appropriate education for all stages of life, OWL empowers individuals to make thoughtful, values-driven choices. The curriculum celebrates diversity by embracing all gender identities, sexual orientations, and family structures, while fostering self-acceptance, healthy relationships, and informed decision-making. Find out more information about our OWL programs.

Our program would not be possible without the amazing volunteer teachers. With 1-1.5 hours biweekly or weekly commitment (prep, set up, lesson, clean up.), we supply you with all your supplies and materials and a lesson plan, community guidelines, and games. We perform Criminal and Sex Offender background checks for all volunteers who may have any contact with children in our care.

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If you have any questions or want more information, please reach out to our Director of Religious Education at [email protected] or by calling 425-747-3780 x 104