Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
Religious Education Program

At the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, we see religious education as an integral part of a healthy and happy congregation serving all members of our church community from the cradle to the grave. In keeping with our core Unitarian Universalist principles, our programming is designed to support and enhance lifelong learning and spiritual growth.

Led by a volunteer Religious Education Committee and a professional Director of Religious Education; and partnering with the Minister, church leadership and other volunteer committees, the RE program manages several ongoing and special functions, including:

• Sunday Childcare for 2-4 year-olds;
• Church School, with curriculum serving two groups of children at the K-3 and the 4-6 grade levels;
• Youth Group for teens on a twice-monthly basis;
• A Coming of Age program for both 11-12 year-olds and for teens, in partnership with the First Universalist Church of Essex;
• Adult curriculum focused on particular topics or themes;
• Annual social justice programming such as Guest at Your Table;
• A Unitarian Universalist fundamentals program specifically for new members;
• Intergenerational Sunday Services; and
• Family programming.

If you have questions, comments or suggestions about our RE program, or if you are interested in joining the RE Committee and helping to shape and support the work of religious education here, please feel free to contact the Director of Religious Education or the Chair of the Religious Education Committee noted below.

Pat Murphy , Chair Religious Education Committee
Mark LaPointe, Director of Religious Education Email: melapointe@comcast.net; Phone 978/282-5590