Children’s Programs
Sunday Morning Programs for Children
Children at BUF are guided in their religious lives through a combination of worship, small group activities, social action, and fellowship. BUF’s ministry with children creates a welcoming, trusting environment in which each young person is nurtured spiritually, stretched mentally, and supported emotionally. Our challenge is to empower our children to take responsibility for their beliefs and for their ethical and moral decisions.
We are blessed with a team of dedicated teachers who are committed to helping our children navigate the choppy waters of life. They are invested in building relationships with the children and families in our community. And they support each other in this work. All of our children’s religious education classes are taught by teaching teams, so there are generally two teachers in each classroom on a Sunday morning. A criminal background check as well as a signed Code of Ethics is required for all of our volunteers who work with children on a regular basis.
Where Should the Children Go on Sunday Mornings?
Newborns to age 3 are invited to stay in the main sanctuary with their caregivers. A “wiggle room” at the back of the sanctuary is available to those who wish to use it, with toys for young ones and a window and speaker so you can still see and hear the service.
Children 3 years through 8th grade will begin Sunday mornings in the service with their families. Then children will be invited to religious education as part of the worship ritual, at which time they make their way to their various classrooms, upstairs on the top floor.
Middle and High school youth meet Sunday evenings at 3 PM in one of the Sunday School classrooms. Registration is required; please contact RE@buf.org. Click HERE for more information.
Forms
- Trip Permission Click Here
Questions?
Contact our Religious Education Coordinator, Lis Epperson at RE@buf.org