First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
Enter, rejoice and come in!
A collage of photos from the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa

Parent Participation

Our time for Religious Exploration (RE) on Sunday mornings lasts only for an hour. As a parent, your actions and participation can help to enrich your child's experiences.

Support Your Child’s Learning

Register your child so that (1) RE administrators have up-to-date information for each child and (2) you receive timely notices of RE news and events.

Cultivate your child’s sense of belonging.  Arrive at services on time and come regularly.  

Dress your child in play clothes for active participation.

Show an interest in your child’s RE activities.  Talk about what your child is doing and attend activities with your child from time to time.

Talk with your child about things that matter.  Share your beliefs and values and be a good listener, acknowledging your child’s point of view as valid.

Make UU part of your everyday life by creating rituals at home and bringing your children to congregational events.

Become An RE Volunteer 

Parent involvement is integral to our RE ministry, crucial not only to the quality of our program but to its very existence. 

Whatever your schedule or talents, we have a place for you. You can serve on our leadership team, our RE Committee or as a member of our flock of RE Angels who do everything from refreshments to library maintenance to leader support. 

We also welcome the energy and enthusiasm of occasional specialists who bring their unique talents to our children’s activities and the valuable support of special event planners/helpers.

 

 

Parents with children at Worship Service