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Religious Education - General Information

 

Our Religious Education program is a cooperative effort amongst our entire congregation. We thrive on participation by many people at different levels.

 
Children and Youth
NOTE: Children, from the Pre-school level through fifth grade are encouraged to eat breakfast, and dress for action and/or art activities when they come! Youth ideally will come rested and open minded.
 

Parents can help their kids get the most out of the program by:

   bringing them to RE regularly,

   being on time and 

   by taking an interest in the morning's group activities. 

A “cheerful expectation” of a child’s regular attendance will help make the year a success! 

  

Parents and our entire Adult Congregation

We encourage all members of our congregation to grow their faith our community by volunteering in our children’s Religious Education program.   We do have a SAFE Congregation policy and a waiting period before people can volunteer.    When ready, a volunteer's talents and time available are considered for a best match.

 
The RE Committee

The RE Committee has the primary responsibility for formulating, administering and evaluating the RE program. The committee usually meets the second Sunday of each month.  Members and Friends are encouraged to join us.  We welcome your ideas, suggestions, comments and participation.

 

Members: Nancy Tramontana(Committee Chair), Samantha McCoy, Laura Orban, David Payne, Suzanne Perry, Greg Pings, Maredith Spector, Yvonne Ruddy Stein

     The Director of Religious Education (DRE), Mary Collins, works closely with the committee.

     (See the "Our Staff" link for details.)

                     
 

General Information for the

2010-2011 Programming 

 

 

Childcare service, suitable for children through age 3, is available at both the 9AM and 11AM services. The nursery room is located on the first floor of the Clapboard Ridge House, across the path from the UUCD Fellowship Hall.  Nursery Care will be available during the 10 AM services as well. 

 

Religious Education Program Offerings:  Start Sept. 19th 2010

You may Look on this website for: 

  •   "Curricula Detail" Summaries of what's taught for each age group,
  •   "RE Calendar" for a single page global schedule good for posting in your home,

  and under "Religious Education" also has

  • "This Week" and "This Month" for Current information about group activities

(The weekly update will be on the website by the Friday for the following Sunday's activities).

 

Parents with children from Pre-school through Grade 5 we recommend you choose to attend either the 9AM or 11AM service from Sept through June programming year, particularly when groups meet. Choosing one as your family’s customary attendance time will help your children.   Consistency matters in building a group's friendships and in the depth possible in discussions.

 

*Senior High Youth Group and Junior High Youth groups are offered on-site from Sept - May/June.  Please contact the DRE or the office for details.

 

Parents are responsible their children and youth at the end of Religious Education programming when they will join the community during refreshment time - generally by

            10:30 AM, after the 9AM service

            12:30 PM, after the 11AM service

            11:30 AM, after a 10AM service or Children’sChapel

 

Our religious community is family-oriented and parents are expected to stay on the premises during religious programming. Should an emergency require you to leave, please see the DRE to designate a person to be responsible for your child. 

 
Materials fee for the Religious Education program for 2010-2011: 
 
$20 per child, with a maximum fee of $50 per family, to be paid annually at the start of the program year in September or when you decide this is the community for your family.    (Any concerns about paying this fee? Contacting the Director of Religious Education, we can talk about contributions other than financial)!
  
If you find us later than Sept. 2010, and transition from guests to regular attendees in our program, please fill out a formal registration form and attach the materials fee after your 4th visit.