Invest in our youth and gain personal rewards by participating in our ever-important Religious Education Program this year. Welcome the littlest of Uu’s in our nursery with play and exploration. Get to know Unitarian Universalist ideas and values through stories, song, games and interactive lessons in the K-5 classes. Build community with middle and high school age youth through conversation and fun. All you need is a loving heart, a willingness to share our values and a desire to learn from each other to find an interesting niche for yourself. And you will have lots of support built in to make your part doable and fun. To Register as a volunteer in any capacity click here.
OPTIONS:
- Be part of a team of lead teachers, assistants, and substitutes for the nursery, grades K-2, or 3-5, class that meets during the worship service;
- Be part of a team of youth advisors to mentor middle and high school age activities, discussions, and service learning projects that meet after the worship service;
- Be a parent volunteer be a safe second adult in the classroom to help as needed;
- Be a Class Parent to welcome new families and help them connect with other parents and the congregation;
- Be an RE greeter and staff the check in table at the start of each RE Sunday;
- Be a liaison with a participating ministry team, (e.g. Grounds, Porchlight, Auction, Indigenous Connections, Welcoming Congregations, Giving Tree, etc.);
- Be a Sex Ed Teacher with the Our Whole Lives program;
- Help plan and implement seasonal events for families;
- Care for young children in the nursery during congregational events;
- Admin and Library weekday help;
- And/Or, contact me for short, 1-3 hour opportunities!
SUPPORT for TEACHERS and FACILITATORS:
- Amanda will provide a choice of two training sessions, one Sunday, September 6 from 12:30-2:30 PM and another Saturday, September 12 from 9:30-11:30 AM and ongoing coaching for those working with our children.
- A separate team of other volunteers will assist Amanda to provide the needed lesson plans, activity guides, resources, and supplies.
- Volunteer teams will set up their rotation and communication systems to ensure coverage and allow members to attend worship on a regular schedule.
- The Children and Youth RE Ministry Team will encourage related ministry teams and other interested adults to participate in RE in their areas of expertise.
Please contact Amanda Uluhan, Director of Religious Education, at [email protected] or LeAnne Struble, RE Coordinator, at [email protected] with any questions you may have. Thank you, and I look forward to a dynamic and exciting year!
You are welcome to speak to the Religious Education Ministry Team members at any time. They are: Carrie Bowman, Adam Kennedy, Martin Cox, and Doug Strombom and can be reached at [email protected]
by Amanda Alice Uluhan, Director of Religious Education