Welcome

Welcome to our multigenerational exploration of spirituality, social justice, and learning.  First Parish Brewster invites all ages to participate in programming designed to bring our seven UU principles to life.  We strive to create a vibrant, comfortable, supportive family community where everyone can grow and explore ways to live ethically and compassionately in a challenging world.

This year in CYM

Nursery, 0-3 years

Our nursery provides a safe, nurturing space for the littlest members of our community.  Join our experienced child care providers Claudia Hardwicke and Dani Goss on Sunday mornings for stories, songs, and exploring what life feels like in beloved community.

Chalice Children, PreK/K/1st grade

Chalice Children delves deep into our Unitarian Universalist faith.  It strives not just to teach about our faith but also to provide experiences around the strength of community, the wonder and awe that transcend everyday understanding, and life issues we all share.  Early childhood is filled with curiosity and wonder.  In a group setting, with loving adult guides, our young children can engage in spiritual seeking, develop their openness to sharing, and experience the benefit of a supportive community. 

World of Wonder, 2nd-5th grades

This program delves deep into our Unitarian Universalist seventh Principle.  It instills respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part and appreciation of its beauty, excitement, and mystery.  It is founded on the premise that direct experience in nature is essential to children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development.  Time spent experiencing and exploring the world around us can bring lifelong openness to the wonder nature can spark.  We are blessed to have a big campus with some wooded areas, a swamp, a magical path, and a Cape Cod bay beach just down the road to explore our world of wonder.

Coming of Age, Middle School

Coming of age is a special year for our younger youth participants.  Each youth is paired with a mentor for a year of growing and learning and working out who they want to be in the world.  Participants are encouraged to develop a greater sense of what they believe.  They do this through discussion, listening to guest speakers, completing service projects, and participating in retreats and workshops.  Workshops may be designed to prompt the youth, challenge their modes of thinking, or aid them in furthering their ideas. At the end of the COA program, youth and their mentors prepare a service in which they present “faith statements” or “credo statements” — written statements of belief and perspectives developed over the course of the program.  These statements vary in many ways because there are few “guidelines” as to what youth may say.  Typically, participants who do not wish to present a credo statement may communicate their findings in other ways, for example, through a choreographed dance or a written musical piece.  This program also includes two special evenings for the whole family, one at the start and one at the end of the program.

 High School Youth Group

Our High School Youth group is a sacred teen space that meets on a Sunday Evening and gives our High Schoolers a place to be themselves in a non-judgmental space.  Throughout the year, they will participate in service projects, planning worship, overnights, and other programs that deepen their spiritual growth. Our teens tell us that this group gives them a time and space where they can be unplugged and in community, a precious resource in these times.

Our Whole Lives Weekends

We will be offering High School OWL as a two-part weekend retreat series this year.  There is very limited space in this program. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Twinks Hastings.

If you have questions or want to speak with our Lifespan Religious Education Director, Twinks Hastings, please email twinkshastings@firstparishbrewster.org.