Event Series Religious Education for Children & Youth

Religious Education for Children & Youth

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

We are committing to raising resilient, confident and compassionate youth and children. We learn and explore together how we can live our values for a more just and equitable world. Our children and youth gather in small, multiage groups with adult guides for worship, rituals, free and structured play, songs, activities and stories to learn about and discover the joy of spirituality, a loving and caring community, and Unitarian Universalism.

Event Series Little UUs

Little UUs

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Little Uu’s Early Learning are creating…new pathways and foundations for their lives. Little Uu’s focus on story, song, and free play, while caring for the basic developmental needs of each child. We offer a fun, nurturing, safe place for your child to learn about values and spiritual practices while experiencing a loving community. We do this through sacred stories, play, crafts, games, music, and more.

Event Series Discovery Year

Discovery Year

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Discovery Year Lower Elementary are discovering…how to create lasting connections. In Lower Elementary, we offer small group learning environments to enrich and continue the faith development that adults experience in the worship service, only its presented in an age-appropriate way. There are interactive stories, song sharing circles, making lasting friendships, experiential learning, and small group experiences to help your children connect with themselves and a nurturing spiritual community.

Event Series Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Stepping Stones Upper Elementary are stepping…into a greater sense of self. In Upper Elementary, we build on our foundations of Unitarian Universalist values with rich and creative learning environments. Children engage in a wide variety of fun games, stories, and activities. Youth develop communication and team-building skills while exploring and discussing individual and community value systems. Connections to Unitarian Universalist traditions and social justice issues will be a foundation for group discussions and projects.

Event Series Youth Exploring Spirituality Jr. Youth

Youth Exploring Spirituality Jr. Youth

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

YES-UU Junior Youth are exploring….their spirituality and community. Junior youth ages 11-14 are invited to join the Youth Exploring Spirituality Youth Group. Youth programs include a variety of curricula to develop a great sense of self and connect with your values in service to yourself and the greater good. Jr. High youth typically participate in Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education and Coming of Age youth development programs. Following Coming of Age, our children are typically members of ESUC and friends are always invited to join.

Event Series YRUU High School Youth

YRUU High School Youth

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

YRUU High School Youth are becoming…. who they want to be in the world. YRUU creates a place for high school students to meet, engage with their values, and contribute to the ESUC vision and mission. High school-age UUs put our faith into action every day by daring to be real, showing acceptance and support, leading with courage, and acting for justice.

Event Series Introduction to Cognitive Science

Introduction to Cognitive Science

Online Event

In Introduction to Cognitive Science, Professor Thad A. Polk takes you on a fascinating tour of the latest discoveries in the relatively new field of cognitive science. The goal is nothing less than understanding every interaction working in the human brain to produce all forms of cognition. Computer scientists, engineers, linguists, physicians, psychologists, and more are all pursuing the mysteries of the most complex structure in the known universe: the human brain.

Event Series Sharing Our Spiritual Journeys

Sharing Our Spiritual Journeys

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Our identity and theology are shaped by our lived experience. By understanding our own path in developing our spiritual landscapes, we can engage and deepen our commitments in covenantal faith community. Unitarian Universalists include Buddhists, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Humanists, Pagans, Atheists, Agnostics, Zoroastrians, and more. Join us as we share our spiritual journeys, explore spiritual practices, and celebrate our theological diversity. Led by Rev. María Cristina. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome!

Event Series YRUU High School Youth

YRUU High School Youth

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

YRUU High School Youth are becoming…. who they want to be in the world. YRUU creates a place for high school students to meet, engage with their values, and contribute to the ESUC vision and mission. High school-age UUs put our faith into action every day by daring to be real, showing acceptance and support, leading with courage, and acting for justice.

Event Series Introduction to Cognitive Science

Introduction to Cognitive Science

Online Event

In Introduction to Cognitive Science, Professor Thad A. Polk takes you on a fascinating tour of the latest discoveries in the relatively new field of cognitive science. The goal is nothing less than understanding every interaction working in the human brain to produce all forms of cognition. Computer scientists, engineers, linguists, physicians, psychologists, and more are all pursuing the mysteries of the most complex structure in the known universe: the human brain.

Event Series Sacred Stiches

Sacred Stitches

East Shore Unitarian Church 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

Are you interested in participating in an arts & crafts group at ESUC? Do you have an unfinished project that you would like to finish while connecting with the community? Do you love to sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider, paint, do calligraphy, make jewelry, and more? Would you like to teach or learn these skills? Let’s get together to have fun doing all the things that bring us joy and an opportunity to distress and build community. All ages welcome!