Faith Development Mission & Vision:

Lifespan Religious Education, rooted in our vibrant and diverse community, seeks to provide freedom, support, and resources for the discovery, emergence and cultivation of the individual and collective spiritual journey.

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Vision Statement

We strive to nurture these elements of Lifespan Religious Education.

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Freedom springing from—

• A community that welcomes and honors diversity of needs and gifts.

• Exploration of a multiplicity of religious ideas and practices.

• A range of volunteer opportunities allowing for individual choice & contribution.

• The weaving together of opportunities for individual introspection & discovery, with active participation in community.

• An expanded understanding of religious education – “The curriculum” is everything we do here.

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Support rooted in—

• A lifespan perspective, providing offerings for children, youth, and adults.

• Community creation & ownership of programming.

• Volunteers and professional staff working in concert.

• A focus on Unitarian Universalism as a distinct faith tradition, informed and enlightened by other religions of the world.

• Opportunities for fellowship, play and social action at church and in the greater community.

• Sustenance and development for volunteers, and for parents as religious educators in their own families.

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Resources to be utilized and cultivated—

• Professional staff providing energy, warmth and depth of knowledge.

• Teachings in religious thought, practice and ethics offerings available and accessible for all ages and abilities.

• An array of dynamic, relevant curricula and media.

• A rich variety of activities seeking to meet diverse interests and learning styles.

• Stewardship of the endowment generously designated for Religious Education.

• Esthetic environment and space, carefully maintained for beneficial use.