Lisa
Elliott
(508) 992-7081
dre@uufairhaven.org
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Unitarian Universalist
Society of Fairhaven
About our Program
Worship - "considering that which is of worth" - is an important component of our religious education program. Worship for the Preschool and Pre-K/Kindergarten classes means starting their mornings with chalice lighting and a sharing circle. On the first Sunday of every month, Grades 1-6 join the adults for the beginning of the service in the sanctuary. On the remaining Sundays, a smaller and more informal worship circle begins our mornings in Harrop Center. Junior and Senior Youth Groups will create their own worship experiences to begin their mornings in their classrooms and will occasionally attend full services in the Sanctuary. Several intergenerational worship services are planned throughout the year with childcare available in Harrop Center.
Library - Over 500 books for all ages are located in our library next to the kitchen in Harrop Center. In addition to children's fiction, that illustrate our Unitarian Universalist principles, there are books, audio-tapes, videos and DVDs for children, teens and adults on: Unitarian Universalism, world religions, Bible study, spirituality, parenting, death and dying, birth and adoption, divorce, remarriage, aging, new babies, nature, holidays, simple living, earth-keeping, social justice and more. You may borrow books on the honor system - simply sign the card found in the back of the book
Harrop Center - is the English Tudor style house behind the Sanctuary and to the west of the Parish House. It was built in 1904 as the “manse”, the home of the ministers and their families. Sixty years later it was named in honor of Helen Harrop, Church School Director from 1937-1958 and became the home of the church school program. It is now used for childcare, church school and youth group on Sunday mornings, as well as playgroup, adult education, meetings, social activities and community events during the week.
Lisa Elliott is the Director of Religions Education. In addition to Sunday mornings, she is in her office in Harrop Center on most weekday mornings from August - June. You are invited to stop by and visit or call (508-992-7081) or email her (dre@uufairhaven.org) with your questions, concerns or ideas.
Kari Tyler is the Acting Youth Program Coordinator. In addition to Sunday morning at church you may contact her at 508-951-9145 or ypc@uufairhaven.org.
The Religious Education Committee meets once a month to determine the policies and programs for the children, youth and adults. The current members on the RE Committee are Paula Bird, Nikki Cuoco, Geoff Dickinson, Sandra Nunes, Michael Patnaude and Kym Welty.
Our church school is a cooperative church school – everyone working together for the benefit of all. All parents, except newcomers, are expected to contribute some time to our program every year. There are many ways to help. Your time and skills will enrich our program. Newcomers are encouraged to attend the adult worship service in the Sanctuary to become more familiar with the Unitarian Universalist faith and our congregation. An “Orientation to UUism” is offered twice a year and our staff and lay-leaders are always happy to talk with you.