Our programs use the values of Unitarian Universalism: justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence, generosity, and love to empower our children and youth to ask deep questions and consider their own values and beliefs. We invite participants into forging their own moral compass and ethical understanding, while also emphasizing the importance of community engagement and covenantal relationships.

We welcome new faces in all of our classes. You can learn more about what happens in each session by exploring our calendar of events or at the activities for families page. If you are interested in sitting in on a class with your child, please come on in; we are happy to have you. If you’re new to our community, here’s some helpful info to plan your visit.

RE activities are led by experienced and supported volunteer facilitators. All staff and volunteers working with children and youth at UUCB have undergone a background check.

Family Community

UUCB wants to enrich all aspects of family life. We provide opportunities for time together with other families and some time to be with other adults while your children are well cared for. Parent groups, family dinners, Solstice celebrations, social justice opportunities, movie nights, and monthly parent’s night out are all important facets of the health and vitality of the whole family that we are eager to support. Learn more about family community…

Toddlers

On Sunday mornings, childcare is available for children under five starting at 9:30 a.m. Parents can either walk their children to the Good Earth nursery building before the start of the service or at any point during the service. Toddlers are also welcome to join in the first part of the service and participate in StoryTime. After that toddlers recess out of the sanctuary and are escorted to the nursery for Childcare.

Children’s Classes

Unitarian Universalist religious education fosters creative discovery and intelligent examination and also encourages children to ask big spiritual questions about the world and their place in it. We believe that every one of us has a piece of the truth, and that we are wiser together. RE classes are divided by age groups and feature a wide range of activities, games, and crafts, all designed to help kids build community and think deeply about values and ethics. It’s also fun!

Youth & Children’s Choir

Singing is a fundamental means of expression. It’s everyone’s birthright and an important tool for building human relationships. We sing to soothe babies to sleep and to comfort the dying. We sing to honor our country, beloved friends, and sacred ideals. When we sing together, we connect with one another at a soul level. Learn more about the youth & children’s choir…

Youth Activities

Middle and high school youth are nurtured and invited into a loving community. There are excellent groups and classes for youth including Coming of Age and the sexuality education class, Our Whole Lives. UUCB has a youth group that meets monthly and provides an opportunity for socializing and further engagement. Youth also participate in several social service projects with organizations such as GRIP (Greater Richmond Interfaith Project). Learn more about youth activities…

Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sex Education

Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential to save lives. For these reasons and more, we are proud to offer Our Whole Lives (OWL), a comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education program…