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Many questions have risen from our announcement of our location, with concerns being expressed over the doctrine of the UUCLV.  It saddens us greatly to discover that rumors are being spread based on gross misinformation.  We wish to take the opportunity to clarify that Fireside Academy has in no way developed nor endorsed any policy stating the adoption, as a group or for individual members, of all the beliefs of the church that owns the building we are renting for our site.

As an ecumenical homeschooling co-op, we realize that there will be many differences among our members, as there will be varied denominations and walks.  Our staff is predominantly Christian and Catholic, but we all have witnessed the exclusion and near abusive avoidance of homeschoolers of differing faiths through other groups, even some claiming to be inclusive.   We feel that sort of behavior is not  only unkind, but goes against the teaching of the Golden Rule- “Treat others as you would wish to be treated.”    We feel the inclusion of  homeschoolers of different faiths in this guided environment is an opportunity to expose our children to differences in a way that opens faith-affirming discussion in the home.  

Similarly, we are not, as a group or as individuals, encouraging any family to compromise their beliefs by supporting any religious or political agenda through activities with Fireside Academy Community Co-op.   Furthermore, individual teachers will in no way be focusing on religious or political themes in the classroom unless clearly specified in the course description.    However, we do not, nor will ever condone mean-spirited treatment of others regardless of color, creed, sex, or faith.   Our mission statement is very clear, and we assure you that our only agenda is to provide quality learning and social opportunities for homeschooling families. 

“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”