Religious Education for Children & Youth

Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte’s Religious Education Program for Children and Youth!

The mission of our CYRE program is to prepare our children for a lifetime of spiritual and ethical growth by teaching them the Unitarian Universalist principles and sources, exposing them to other faiths, providing experiences of a spiritual nature, and encouraging in them a questioning attitude.

For details on the curriculum used in each of our classes, please read the Program Prospectus below or review the "Sunday Classes" page (see the box to the left).

2011-12 Registration: Information and Forms

It is important that all children and youth participating in the CYRE program be registered. This allows staff to send updates, class-specific announcements and requests, and information about non-curricular activities to parents and youth. Please note that in addition to the registration form, parents are asked to complete a blanket permission form. This avoids the need for additional forms for activities throughout the year.

Visitors are welcome to attend up to three times before registering.

Click on the appropriate link below for needed document.

2011-12 UUCC CYRE Registration Form

2011-12 Program Prospectus

2011-12 Childrens Choir Registration

Secret Valentine Adult Sign Up Form

Secret Valentine Child Sign Up Form

Child and Youth Protection Program

A comprehensive set of policies, procedures, and rules is in place to guide all activities within the church involving children and youth. When this safety program was updated in 2009, short summary documents were prepared for each "area of interest." This allows interested persons to focus on those areas impacting them or their children. These can be downloaded off the "Resources for Parents" CYRE page: all_cyre_resources

When You Come to Visit

If you have never attended, please come by the CYRE office 10–15 minutes early and we'll help you find your children's classrooms. If you wish to have a more in-depth conversation with the Director, please schedule an appointment, as Sunday mornings are quite hectic.

Children are welcome to join their parents in a worship service at any time, although it should be noted that most services are not designed with young children in mind.

All parents, visitors and members, should read the "Where Do the Children Go?" signs posted each week outside the RE wing as class locations sometimes change for special visits, projects, services, etc.

We ask that after three visits, parents register their children so that we can better communicate with you. There is no fee, nor do you have to be a member of the congregation.