Adult Religious Education
Religious Education, or Religious Exploration, is not just for children and youth. Here at First Parish we are working to enrich our Adult Religious Education offerings.Please contact us with any ideas you have for programs and activities that you would like to see offered.
Upcoming Events
Young Adult Gatherings: If you are between the ages of 18 and 35, we'd love to have you join us for fun, fellowship and worship on the last Saturday of every month - meeting at First Parish at 5:30. For more information of what is happening this month - contact Allison Gammons.
Young Adult Gatherings: If you are between the ages of 18 and 35, we'd love to have you join us for fun, fellowship and worship on the last Saturday of every month - meeting at First Parish at 5:30. For more information of what is happening this month - contact Allison Gammons.
Some Programing Thoughts:
We are looking at starting some new programs, and are looking to find those who might be interested.1) A book group
2) a film discussion series
3) A Young Adult geared regular gathering.
Please contact us if you are interested in participating, or helping to plan, any of these activities!
- To create a religious community of children, youth, parents, and other adults at First Parish.
- To provide a cohesive, comprehensive curriculum of religious education for children and youth from birth through high school that conveys the essential values, heritage, and sources of the living tradition of Unitarian Universalism.
- To train, support, and recognize parents as religious educators in the contexts of home, work, church, and community.
- In cooperation with the Life Long Learning Council, to support First Parish in providing high quality programs that enhance religious education for all ages, including children's and intergenerational worship, youth programs, and intergenerational activities.
- To have fun.
Life Long Learning Council
Janet Puistonen,
Adult Religious Education Committee
Carolyn Jenks,
Library Committee Chair, Carolyn@greyledge.us
Allison Gammons,
Director of Lifespan Religious Exploration, dre@firstparishportland.org, 207-773-5747