Welcome to The Faith Formation Program at First Parish Waltham

The goal of our Faith Formation program here at First Parish Waltham is to provide children, youth, and adults with a sense of and connection to their UU faith. We do this through a combination of theme-based ministry and curriculum in which children, youth, and adults can take a hands-on approach to finding and exploring their own answers to many of life’s big questions, including: How do we live our faith? Where did we come from? What are we doing here? How do we choose to live our lives, and why?  and so many more. Our Faith Formation program provides children and youth developmentally appropriate opportunities to explore topics that include UU heritage, history, morals, health, sexuality, world religions, and spiritual exploration. We encourage wonder, asking questions, critical thinking, compassionate love, and honor diversity of beliefs. All church themes offer family discussion at home.

Here is a look at the programs coming up during the 2024-2025 church year. 

First Parish offers Faith Formation (FF) to children, youth, and adults from September through June.

Children and Youth: 

Weekly Sunday Faith Formation Groups – We offer age-appropriate faith formation for all our children and youth every Sunday based on our monthly spiritual theme. Chalice Children (4-8) and Jr. Youth (9-13) typically join in the first 15-20 minutes of worship and then head off to their rooms after the Wisdom Tale. A leader will later bring all children to coffee hour and release them to a Parent/Guardian. Of course, children and youth are also always welcome to stay in the sanctuary in the kids’ corner, or with their families in the pews.

Youth Group: Our youth group program is offered for our teens (13+) on various nights and weekends throughout the year.

Adults 18+

Soul Matters: Fall, Winter, and Spring (4-Week Session)

Theology on Tap (One-Off Groups Throughout the year)

Roots: (6 week Session)

Living the Path of the 8th Principle: A Social Justice and Anti-Racism Class

*Adult Faith Formation Classes are small groups that take place in person on weeknights. Childcare is available upon registration. Check the events list for more information

For more information on specific Faith Formation programs, check out the links below:

Children and Youth 

Adult

Newcomers

Gatherings for those who are new to Unitarian Universalism take place several times during the year.

Volunteer

The RE Committee works together with the Director of Faith Formation to plan events.
The Committee meets monthly on the final Monday of the month at 7:00 on Zoom. Contact the Commissioner at pam_penton@walthamuu.org to get involved.