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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COVENANT OF THE
QUIMPER UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP

The mission of the Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Religious Education program is to provide an environment that nurtures spiritual growth and opportunities for religious discovery through teaching and modeling our seven Unitarian Universalist Principles.

The members of QUUF share a vision of a vibrant, innovative RE program that enriches the life of the congregation and the larger community. Through broad congregational commitment and involvement, we aim to give our children and youth:

• A sense of belonging
• The freedom to explore and embrace their own beliefs, and
• The experience of making a difference in the world.

We covenant to support a continually growing religious education program through shared commitment and responsibility. We commit to provide:

• Individuals representing the diversity of our fellowship to teach, volunteer and mentor,
• Appropriate space for classrooms all on one campus, an outdoor play area, an expanded library to include teacher resources, and office space,
• Financial resources for staff support, opportunities for professional development, curriculum and supplies.

We covenant to support Kathy Walker in her position as Director of Religious Education by:

• Recognizing our won responsibility as parents, teachers and members of the congregation to share in the religious education of our children and youth,
• Committing to a professional salary, benefit package and working environment,
• Providing time and resources for professional development and networking,
• Fostering clear communication and providing feedback, and
• Creating opportunities for flexibility, family time and self-renewal.

(This covenant was written in a LREDA workshop and approved by the congregation in a Covenanting Weekend and celebration of Kathy Walker in February, 2002.)