At Follen, we believe that faith grows in community. Our Religious Exploration (RE) program invites children and youth into a vibrant journey of discovery, connection, and spiritual growth grounded in Unitarian Universalist values.

We offer a warm, inclusive, and joy-filled community where every child’s spirit is nurtured and celebrated. Through meaningful rituals, creative play, and thoughtful conversations, our children and youth connect with one another and with the larger congregation. They explore big questions, learn about diverse religious traditions, explore their own spiritual and religious beliefs, and develop the tools to navigate the world with compassion and curiosity.

We are deeply committed to nurturing a sense of social justice and community activism, and our programs support our young people in growing into mindful, kind, and engaged citizens of the world.

Come be part of the journey — your family is warmly invited to explore, grow, and celebrate with us! 

What to Expect on Sundays

Each Sunday morning, we gather as a multigenerational community for worship and RE at 10:30 AM. Children in grades 2 and younger begin the morning downstairs in their classrooms, while children and youth in grades 3 and above start in the Sanctuary with their families and the wider congregation for the first 10–15 minutes of worship. After a shared chalice lighting and story or song, these children and youth are invited to head to their age-specific RE groups for activities. We offer programming for nursery through middle school most Sunday mornings, and our high school youth group (FUUY) meets most Sunday evenings.

Multigenerational Services

Monthly, we lead a multigenerational worship service, designed to be meaningful and accessible for people of all ages. These services are a wonderful way to share sacred space together as a full community. During our multigenerational services, our nursery is open for children in grades 2 and younger, and families are welcome to bring their child(ren) downstairs before or anytime during the worship service. 

Children’s Chapel

We host a Children’s Chapel worship experience every 4–6 weeks. During Children’s Chapel, children in kindergarten through 5th grade will come together for a multi-age worship experience specifically designed for them.