September 13, 2026 – June 2027

First Universalist Society in Franklin’s Religious Education Classes meet on Sunday mornings during our 10:00 am service. Babies and children under 5 are welcome to attend the service with their caregiver(s) or go to the Nest Nursery (details below). Unless otherwise noted, we invite children and teens to join their caregiver(s) in the sanctuary for the beginning of the service. After the Time for All Ages, which is at approximately 10:15 am, the congregation will sing the children, teens, and teachers to their classrooms.

In 2026-2027 Religious Education will be taught either as a whole group called The Circle or in two grade based groups. We have discovered that there are gifts and benefits to both learning together as a whole group and learning with similar aged peers. To stay updated on what is happening on a given week, please see the Religious Education Schedule and/or the E-messenger which is emailed every Thursday (email office@fusf.com to be added to the email list).

The Circle – For children and youth (PreK – 9th Grade)

Circle classes are a time for the community of children and youth to come together around a common theme, usually related to a seasonal holiday or a larger service project. Circle Sundays brings our Religious Education classes together to learn and grow in community together. Everyone is welcome in the circle!

Gathering in Our Class Communities

Nursery – recommended ages 0-4

The FUSF nursery will be open every Sunday from 9:30 am – 11:30 pm (Sunday after Labor Day – mid June).  Babies and children in this age range will enjoy a morning of play. While our nursery is designed for children ages 0 to 4, older children are welcome as long as they are able to play safely and respectfully with the younger children.  Caregivers will be asked to sign their children in and out of nursery each week. 

Lower Class (PreK – Grade 3)

This group will be using the Woven Faith curriculum by the Unitarian Universalist Association. Each month we will be exploring a different theme and connecting that theme to our Unitarian Universalist Values and faith. During classes the children will be introduced to the theme with a story, book, or wonder box followed by conversation. Then they will explore the theme by completing activities such as games, crafts, creating art, and/or play. Our classes meet inside and outside, weather and activity dependent.

Woven Faith 2026 – 2027 Themes:

September: Interdependence
October: Living the Questions
November: Covenant
December: Pluralism
January: Courageous Love
February: Equity
March: Transformation
April: Generosity
May: Expressing Our Faith
June: Justice

Upper Class – Grades 4 – 9

Our older Religious Education group will also be using Woven Faith‘s curriculum. Each month we will be exploring a different theme and connecting that theme to our Unitarian Universalist Values and faith through discussion, games, and art. Our classes meet inside and outside, weather and activity dependent.

Grades 9-12

Our students in grades 9 through 12, are invited to: attend worship in the sanctuary, volunteer as an assistant teacher in the younger class, work in the nursery, or complete tasks for the FUSF community. Outside of Sunday mornings there are two youth groups that meet, Middle Youth Group (grades 6-8) and Senior Youth Group (grades 9-12).