Purpose:

To help our children gain an understanding of our Unitarian Universalist faith, our Jewish and Christian heritage, and other world religious; to give our children a way to develop and explore their own values and beliefs and make wise decisions; and to promote self-esteem, respect for others, and a positive attitude toward life.

Duties:

• Responsible for guiding the religious education of and ministry to the children and youth of the Church community, with an emphasis on understanding and implementing the seven Unitarian Universalist Principles.
• Recruit teachers and support the DRE in training and supporting teachers.
• Assist the DRE in communicating with parents about the RE program.
• Oversee special youth education activities, such as OWL and youth groups.
• Provide a nursery program.
• Develop and carry out plans to promote and publicize our children’s religious education program, creating visibility in the larger congregation.
• Encourage children and youth participation in social justice projects.
• Promote participation of children and youth in the life of the Church community.

How you can help:

• Join us on any of these subcommitte activities:
  • Intergenerational programming
  • Youth programming
  • Social Action Projects
  • Administrative Roles and Responsibilities
  • Multi-year Curriculum Planning
  • Teen Progam
• Join the Children and Youth Committee (a.k.a. "RE Committee");
• Consider being on a Teaching Team.