Families & Children
Family Ministry
Family Ministry is an approach to faith development that recognizes that adults in parenting roles are the primary religious educators for their children and youth, within the context of the loving care and attention of the whole congregational community.
The concept of Family Ministry:
- involves building a partnership between congregation and families;
- provides opportunities and resources for practicing our faith as families, in the congregation, at home, and through action in the community;
- brings our faith into our daily lives and fosters connection with each other and the world;
- commits to a process of intentionally and persistently realigning our congregation’s proclamation and practices so that adults in parenting roles are acknowledged and supported;
- supports weaving families throughout congregational life.
Family Ministry nurtures partnership with persons of various social backgrounds, and family structures (single parents, divorced parents, adoptive/foster parents, grandparents, etc), meeting those in parenting roles where they are and supporting their spiritual growth as well as that of their children and youth. We are currently offering a virtual family gathering immediately following Sunday service (see below).
Family Time
Family Ministry offers a weekly virtual gathering following Sunday service meant to help families connect with each other and explore our faith tradition together when coming in person is not a viable option.
Parents, children, and youth are invited to gather together online for a time of faith engagement. Spirit Space is a place to explore, discover, and engage with our Unitarian Universalist faith using stories, activities and games. It’s a great way to be in community with other All Peoples families. Please join us. Look for updates, times, and other important information in the Weekly Buzz Newsletter!
To Join Spirit Space go to: https://bit.ly/33XYv0a (
Announcing the Family Lounge!
Got littles who are not vaccinated?
Family Ministry has opened a room especially for our families with littles under the age of five who cannot yet be vaccinated. There will be a wall monitor to watch the service and play stations for your younglings. This is a parent supervised space.
Questions? Please email Barb at barb@allpeoplesuu.com
Family Ministry affirms that family faith development is a journey of relationships. Family members connect and reconnect with one another, the faith community, and the world around us to discover and rediscover a seeking, active faith. Contact our Director of Lifespan Faith Development, Barb Friedland at barb@allpeoplesuu.com for more information!
See the latest with Families & Children below!
Family Ministry- April 2024
Family Ministry- JETPIG is coming!
Family Ministry- February 2024
Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education for 7th-9th Grade Youth: Coming in January!
