Children and Youth Spiritual Exploration
Your SE Team is talking about some ways we might engage (from a safe distance!) in the upcoming weeks, so we’ll be in touch (from a safe distance!!) soon. : )
For now, here are some resources we’ve put together for you.
Know you are all on our minds and in our hearts,
Jamie and Nicole
Some Online UU Resources:
UU Religious Educator Kate Messner has complied an awesome resource that includes a whole SLEW of well-known authors, either reading their works or talking about aspects of their works and inspirations:
A RE Leader’s Intro. to the April Soul Matters theme of Liberation. Includes some book recommendations for upcoming religious holidays:
March Soul Matters Theme of “Wisdom” bookmarks, for a possible activity with youth from home:
Try not to let the kids hear too much NEWS!!
Instead, make music and listen to your own favs! Here are some upbeat (mostly), UUish music ideas: May Erlewine, Rising Appalachia, Of Monsters and Men, The Be Good Tanyas, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Nakho & Medicine for the Peopleà !*Occasional Language*!
Or some calming tracks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvBNqxlXmtM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D4V5awe-PA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H376Y6boqX0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oicH3NnfIr8
Activities:
- ANYthing outdoors!
- Yoga
- Board Games, Virtual games, Cards
- Coloring
- Writing letters to mail!
Or some guided meditations:
For big kids/adults:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h41b3SGvy40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EaMJOo1jks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpVFSti0Ydg
For youngers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvF9AEe-ozc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWOHcGF1Tmc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64QzBuhsyuk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZpiNJi8RtQ
Or mindfulness activities/resources for kids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_qU7l-fcU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf5K3pP2IUQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf5K3pP2IUQ
Bedtime ideas: Practice gratitude in whatever ways you do, play some anxiety-reducing, immune-boosting meditation tracks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwM772f7_AI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go99WqXWGgk
Coming of Age Program
More information can be found here.
SE Upcoming Events
- April 17th -19th Coming of Age Spring Retreat
- Sunday, May 31st 11 am Coming of Age Ceremony & Celebration
Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education for Grades 7-9
More information can be found here.
If you would like to help build bridges in Spiritual Exploration (SE) this year, or have any questions or ideas, please contact a member of the SE Committee:


Teri Rockwood

Nicole Harrington
2019 Family Camp @ Van Riper


