2026-27 Youth Faith Formation CAlendar
Trunk or Treat is held annually on the Sunday before Halloween after morning worship at ORUUC. Everyone is invited to wear their costume to church and participate in the Costume Parade at the beginning of the service. Members and friends decorate their vehicles and hand out treats to participants, young and old.
August 1 - Leadership Training
August 2 - Parent Meeting for Youth Faith Formation (11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Childcare provided.)
August 9 - First Day of Youth Faith Formation
September 18 - Fall Rummage Sale Preview 6-8 p.m. (Prices doubled) High School Youth are invited to volunteer during Rummage Week to raise funds for the youth trip.
September 19 - Fall Rummage Sale 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Prices as marked)
October 4 and 11 - Fall Break (Multi-age Faith Formation hour; No Youth classes or nursery second hour while Oak Ridge Schools are on Fall Break.)
October 11 - Secret City Pride Fest at ORUUC 12 - 4 p.m. https://secretcitypride.com/
October 25 - Trunk or Treat 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No Youth classes.
November 6-8 - Fall Elementary Mountain Con (Grades 3-5) https://www.themountainrlc.org/youth-conferences/
November 20-22 - Fall Intermediate Mountain Con (Grades 6-8) https://www.themountainrlc.org/youth-conferences/
December 6 - Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bring an ornament from home or decorate one to hang on the tree in the lobby after the service.
December 11-13 - Fall Senior High School Mountain Con https://www.themountainrlc.org/youth-conferences/
December 13 - Congregational Meeting at 11:15 a.m. (Kids Craft Party 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. or until the meeting adjourns).
December 12 - Oak Ridge Holiday Parade 6 p.m. Come sing with us friends on the parade float, and enjoy hot cocoa back at the church after the parade.
December 20 - Cocoa and Caroling, 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary. No Youth Faith Formation hour classes. Bring cookies to swap!
December 22 - Winter Solstice Service 7 p.m.
December 24 - No-Rehearse Pageant at 5 p.m., followed by the Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m.—two separate services!
December 20 and 27 - Oak Ridge Schools Winter Break. No Youth classes or nursery second hour. The church office is closed December 24-January 4.
February 14 - Stewardship Kickoff Celebration-- 11:15 a.m. - 1p.m.
Tentative - February 20 - Cultural Visit. This is a Multigenerational activity—all ages welcome!
March 5 - Spring Rummage Sale Preview 6-8 p.m. (Prices doubled) High School Youth are invited to volunteer during Rummage Week to raise funds for the youth trip.
March 6 - Spring Rummage Sale 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Prices as marked)
TBD- Spring Elementary Mountain Con (Grades 3-5) https://www.themountainrlc.org/youth-conferences/
TBD - Spring Intermediate Mountain Con (Grades 6-8) https://www.themountainrlc.org/youth-conferences/
TBD - Spring Senior High Mountain Con (Grades 9-12) https://www.themountainrlc.org/youth-conferences/
March 14 and 21 - Spring Break (Multi-age Faith Formation hour—No Youth classes or nursery second hour while OR Schools are on Spring Break.)
March 28 - Easter! Egg Hunt 12:15-12:45 p.m. Bring coins to donate to fill the eggs that will be divided amongst ORUUC’s Share the Plate recipients following the egg hunt.
April 25 - Child Dedication and Youth Faith Formation Leader Recognition during Worship
May 2 - Flower Communion and Spring Picnic
TBD - Last Day Youth Faith Formation! YFF staff will lead a Stepping Up (recognition of those moving to a new group) and Closing Ceremony. Have a great summer!
Tentative - May 23 or 30 - Bridging Service and Reception
June 27 - Everyone's Birthday Party (During Faith Formation hour)