Come Explore
First Parish in Bedford offers Faith Development programming for ages of children, youth and adults. We value creating opportunities to learn together in the context of the wisdom of religious traditions and practices from around the world, deepen our personal spiritual lives, and explore Unitarian Universalist history, theology, and identity.
Sunday Morning Youth Programs
- Infant–age 3: Childcare is available during Sunday services in the nursery, 9:45–11:30am, for infants, toddlers, and children up to age 3.
- PreK–Grade 7: On most Sunday mornings, we offer programming for children and youth in PreK–Grade 7. During the 2025–2026 church year we are offering Call It Out! for PreK–Grade 5 and Building Bridges for Grades 6–7. Meetings begin Sun. 9/28.
- Grade 8: During the 2025–2026 church year, we are offering UUnited Workshops for youth in Grade 8. Meetings begin Sun. 10/5.
- Grades 9–10: During the 2025–2026 church year, we are offering the Coming of Age program for youth in Grades 9–10. Meetings begin Sun. 10/5, with an opening ceremony Sun. 9/21. Registration is required for this program (contact Rev. Annie Gonzalez at ministerfaithdev@uubedford.org).
Additional Programs for Youth and Adults
- Youth groups: Youth groups meet weekly with advisors for connection, snacks, games, and service projects.
- Junior Youth Group (JYG) is offered for Grades 6–8. Meetings begin Wed. 9/10 for the 2025–2026 church year.
- Senior Youth Group (SYG) is offered for Grades 9–12. Meetings begin Sun. 10/5 (with a kick-off cookout Sun. 9/14) for the 2025–2026 church year.
- Adults: We also offer programs for adult learning and spiritual connection.
Questions?
For more information on the programs we currently offer for PreK–Grade 5 and Grades 6–8, please contact Nate Sellers, our Director of Faith Development for Children, at dfdc@uubedford.org.
For more information on programs we offer for Grades 9–12 and adults, please contact Rev. Annie Gonzalez, our Minister of Faith Development, at ministerfaithdev@uubedford.org.
