Lifespan Faith Formation

Children's Sunday Morning Program: October 2026

This month, we are exploring the theme of courage and what it means to move beyond simply feeling brave to putting our courage into action. Courage is not about never feeling afraid or uncertain. It is about making choices, speaking up, trying new things, and living our values even when doing so feels difficult or frightening. 

As Unitarian Universalists, our faith calls us to be people of courageous action. We are encouraged to boldly live our values, care for one another, seek truth, and work toward a more loving and just world. Courage is what helps us take the values we hold in our hearts and bring them into the way we live our lives. 

October 4: Multi-Generational Service

This week we have a multi-generational service. There will be no separate children’s  program today. Childcare will be available for children ages 1-5 in the Matan Building as needed.

October 11: Being Courageous About Our True Selves

This week, we are exploring how to be courageous about our true selves and making “This Is Me” courage badges. As we do that, we will have the chance to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day as well as honor the many ways that LGBTQ+ people have courageously been their true selves.

October 18: Being Courageous About Hard Truths

This week, we are exploring how to be courageous about hard truths and making “Truth Takes Courage” Courage Badges. As we do that, we will have the chance to talk about the history of Indigenous Peoples Day and the courageous choice to move away from and tell the truth about Columbus Day.

October 25: Being Courageous About What We Believe

This week, we are exploring how to be courageous about what we believe. And making “Stand Strong” Courage Badges. As we do that, we will have the chance to learn about our UU ancestor, Michael Servetus, and how he courageously accepted the cost of being true to his beliefs.

Soulful Connections Committee: Help Wanted

One of the most beautiful gifts that churches bestow upon their congregations is that of community. In the times that we live in, community does not just lift the spirit, but builds resilience and fuels justice work. Community is a sacred act, and that is exactly why the Soulful Connections Committee exists—to foster community within our church.

But we need your help! Currently all of those serving on the committee are in our tired mom era, and as such the community building we tend to think of leans towards young families. We are seeking new members who can offer perspectives from other life spheres.

If you are interested in contributing to the sacred (and also fun) work of developing opportunities for connection and joy, please email soulfulconnections@kuuf.org or reach out to one of our current committee members.

Widening the Circle: Tuesdays this Fall

Widening the Circle: Transgender Inclusion in Congregations begins this fall!

This course is for everyone from novices on trans identity to those with decades of life experience. Rather than simply offering a “trans 101,” this class pushes participants to the next level of congregational welcome, relationship-building, and skills-building. It counters mainstream narratives about who trans people are. supports understanding of non-binary identities, and employs a deeply intersectional approach.

Location: KUUF Sanctuary
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Dates: Tuesdays September 8, 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 13, 20 and 27
Facilitators: Jude DeFata, Lucas Jackman, Trey Jackman, Linny Shaw

There must be at least five participants registered for the program to run.

Click here to sign up.

Small Groups: Starting in September

Small Groups: Starting in September
KUUF’s Lifespan Faith Formation small groups all begin this month—UU Writers have already gathered, and Creativity Matters (online and in person) and Practices Matter are just around the corner.

If the timing of a KUUF group doesn’t work for you, if you’re looking for something a little different, or if you want to meet with UUs beyond KUUF, Soul Matters also offers online groups beyond those available through KUUF. 

Their online groups include:

• Soul Matters

• Creativity Matters

• Practice Matters

• Introduction to BioSpiritual Focusing

• BioSpiritual Companioning Circle

• Shamanic Journeying

Want to learn more? Follow the link for full descriptions, dates, cost, and registration information.

Link Here

Soulful Home: 3rd Sunday at 11:45 am

Soulful Home is an ongoing parent group meeting that usually meets the third Sunday of each month. Parents are invited to bring a sack lunch for themselves and for their child(ren). Children will remain up in the Matan Building for childcare while parents meet to build community and explore the Soulful Home resources. Soulful Home is a program through Soul Matters that supports families as they explore the sacred in everyday spaces by providing materials to help parents integrate Unitarian Universalism into everyday home life. 

Family Friendly Fellowship Film Night: Fourth Friday of the Month

This is an all ages movie night. Pack a picnic dinner, blanket and pillows and join members of the Soulful Home parenting group for an indoor picnic, pajama wearing, film viewing event. This is an all ages event and because of this we will be starting early. You are invited to socialize and eat from 5:30 to 6:00. At 6:00 movie will begin 

Note: We are trying to limit clean up following the event, that is where the picnic idea came from. Because of this we will not be setting up tables and the kitchen will be closed.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Sunday Morning Program

Our children’s program is growing and we need you. If you have been involved in the Fellowship for at least a year and are interested and willing to work with our children, we need you. 

Childcare: We need helpers in childcare for those mornings when one of our childcare providers is out. Childcare is for crawlers-pre K. 

Elementary Aged Children: We have so many children attending regularly that we need a second adult in the room with our teacher. The teacher will prepare all materials and lead the activity. We just need someone to help them. If you are interested please see Melinda. We also have a need for helpers in childcare. All who work with our children are required to have a background check. 

Middle School: We have a very small group of middle schoolers but are hoping that we can soon have enough to have a middle school group that meets regularly. For this to happen, we need not only middle schoolers, but a team of adults that would be willing to work with this amazing group. 

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please talk to Melinda Hughes, Director of Religious Exploration.

Family Friendly Service

KUUF services are family friendly! Children are welcome to stay for the entire service. Most 5-12 year olds choose to go to Children's Religious Exploration (CRE) after Time for All Ages.

Time for All Ages

KUUF is a member of the Soul Matters Sharing Circle, a group of over 145 UU congregations who follow the same monthly worship themes. This year's overarching frame is The Gifts of Our Faith, focusing on ten beloved UU values and exploring their potential to shape us and in turn shape the world. This allows us to share in a Time for All Ages, often a story, that connects the theme to the sermon and to the activities the children will be doing. Following Time for All Ages most children go to Children's Religious Exploration.