I’ve been reading and ruminating on a new report from the Fuller Youth Institute — it’s called Gen Alpha and Faith. I want to share some of the highlights as I process them and ask for your thoughts, ideas, and feedback.
The first item that stood out to me regarded the use of the internet in faith development.
From the article:
1 in 4 say it’s mostly or totally true that “My faith has changed because of things I’ve learned or people I met online,” and 1 in 3 say they learn about faith or spiritual topics online more than in person.
I was surprised to see such a high number of youth exploring their faith in online spaces. In fact, later in the study it mentions that 50% of youth are most comfortable practicing their faith alone or at home with family.
What spaces are YOU using to learn about faith online? Do you use social media to explore your faith? How do you practice your faith as a family at home?
Please share your answers! I’d love to create a resource for parents with lots of ideas and suggestions
March RE Programs
March 1 –Purim Play
K–2 OWL continues with Workshop 6: Pregnancy and Birth (10:30–11:45 AM). All other grades attend our Purim Worship Celebration!
March 8 – OWL Session 1 & Ramadan Learning
K–2 OWL continues with Workshop 7: Babies. All other classes learn about the traditions and significance of Ramadan. Our Grades 7–9 OWL program officially begins with Workshop 1: What Is Sexuality? (1:00–3:00 PM).
March 15 – K–2 OWL Celebration
K–2 OWL holds its final session, Workshop 8: Celebration (Parent/Child). Grades 7–9 OWL continues with Workshop 2: Values and Sexual Language (1:00–3:00 PM). Youth in Grades 8–12 will begin preparations and registration for the upcoming Spring Con in April.
March 21 – ESUC Auction 2026 (Saturday)
Join us for “Grateful Hearts, Abundant Bids” from 5:00–8:00 PM. While adults attend the sanctuary event, kids (through 5th grade) have a movie night in Spring Hall. Teens (6th grade+) serve as “Wait Staff” to earn community service hours and raise funds for youth programming!
March 22 – Regular RE Classes
Grades 7–9 OWL meets for Workshop 3: Anatomy and Physiology (1:00–3:00 PM). Other classes continue their learning units, and our high schoolers will have a dedicated check-in for Spring Con logistics.
March 28–29 – OWL Overnight
Grades 7–9 participate in a highlight of the program: a pizza party and overnight session at ESUC. The session runs from Saturday at 4:00 PM to Sunday at 11:30 AM, covering Workshops 4, 5, & 6 (Puberty, Gender Identity, and Orientation).
Stay connected—middle school and high school advisors continue to send emails directly to parents of enrolled youth. You can also reach out to our staff to make sure you are on the correct lists.
by Amanda Alice Uluhan, Director of Religious Education