Purpose: To ensure that children, from infant through 18 years of age, associated with the congregation's members and friends, are afforded an opportunity to develop in a liberal religious community embracing the congregation's mission and covenant.Mission Statement: The mission of our Religious Education program is to provide an environment that nurtures spiritual growth and opportunities for religious discovery through teaching and modeling our Seven UU Principles.
Membership: The committee shall consist of a chairperson appointed in a manner consistent with Bylaws Articles VII, Section 1(a) and Article VIII, Section 1(b).
Responsibilities: Responsibilities of this committee are shared with the RE Staff, according to this chart:
DRE REA Committee Administration: Review curriculum and make recommendations X X Maintain records for registration, attendance, filing and distribution of all pertinent material X Start Up Registration X X X Maintain library and other resources X Prepare, implement and monitor budget X Prepare and monitor yearly calendar X X Set goals and philosophy X X Evaluate CYRE structure / organization X Prepare agenda /facilitate CYRE committee meetings X X Program Council X X Sunday RE/YRUU Support: Recruit teachers/assistants/ advisors X Schedule/coordinate teachers/assistants/ advisors X Coordinate playgroup / nursery X Communicate and coordinate with YRUU advisor X Train teachers/advisors X Provide resources to teachers X X Maintain supplies X Prepare RE building for Sunday mornings X X Nurture and support teachers/advisors (regular contact, provide tapes of services, etc.) X Annual Teacher Recognition Event X Summer and Substitute RE leaders X X Publicize and Communicate: Prepare/publish/distribute brochure X X X Communicate and coordinate with worship committee, social action committee, minister (sending our minutes) X Communicate and coordinate with board X X Promote RE (newsletter, announcements, parent letters, newspaper) X Filing and distributing letters, reports, articles X General problem solving X X Multi-Age Sunday planning X X Promote Community Building: Assist families in engaging in activities X X X Ministry with families X Organize intergenerational events (Harvest, Holiday, Mystery Pals) X X Recruit and assist new families X X Social action coordination and implementation - WAVE, GAYT, Earth Day, etc. X X X Time For All Ages X Parent Workshops X Special programs: OWL, Coming of Age, Drug Ed., Chalice Journey, Spring Fling X X Denominational Activities: Keep abreast of new resources, curricula, educational philosophy X Attend district meetings / workshops / training X Network with other DREs and District Consultants X