Children & Families
Children & Families Programmes
Unitarian College has been hosting programmes for Unitarian children and their families for the past several years. Our new event called “UniYouth” welcomes 7-14 year old children. They will share The Nightingale Centre with meals, excursions and worship, but will have separate programmes for two age groups: 7- 11 year old’s with their parents/carers and unaccompanied 11-14 year old’s housed separately. Our first UniYouth event will be held from 3rd-5th October 2025.
We are still in huge need of Youth Leaders for our events, please contact us to volunteer as a Youth Leader.*
For more information feel free to email Unitarian College at: admin@unitarian-college.org.uk
Please note: We formerly had two separate weekends, Junior Weekend for 6-11 year olds with their parents, held twice a year in October and March, at The Nightingale Centre in Great Hucklow; and Inters Weekend for unaccompanied 11-14 year olds held once a year at The Barn at Flagg. We were quickly outgrowing our premises and decided to combine the three events into the two new larger UniYouth events described above.
*All adults must be DBS checked before being able to partake in any youth activities.
Unitarian Leadership Inquiry
Join us on zoom 13th May at 7-8:30pm on zoom to learn about various forms of leadership in Unitarianism, the difference between Lay Leadership, professional ministry and what a Unitarian Minister does.
Rites of Passage
Being held at The Nightingale Centre, 9th-11th May, learn how to conduct Rites of Passage ceremonies with your own unique Unitarian style, much needed in the world today.
All About U
Our 3-session online zoom All About U Course starting 28th May will be being offered to those interested in Unitarian history, theology and values.
Testimonials
"The formation of the Unitarian College has opened up the possibility of ministry training to people like me, who otherwise would not have been able to study due to the confines of the modern life. As a modern institution UC is very much in touch with the reality. The training programme is tailor-made to fit each student’s individual circumstances. The content of the course is incredibly rich, covering a vast spectrum of topics, using various methods of teaching and student engagement. The ministry training programme perfectly balances being “down to earth” on one hand, and “looking up to the heavens” on the other, placing emphasis on the practical application of the acquired skills, knowledge and insights in the 21st century British Unitarian congregations. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that we still get the same rich learning experience under the restrictions posed by Covid.
But UC is much more than just an educational establishment. It’s a support network for those embarking on a journey of professional ministry. It’s a space where we, students, learn just as much from each other as we do from our tutors. It’s a space where new friendships are made and future professional relationships are formed."