Purpose and Goals

As the Unitarian Universalist Association says, “the search for truth and meaning is a lifelong search.  We are never too young or too old to be learning.”  The Religious Education (RE) Program of the Universalist Unitarian Church of East Liberty promotes the spiritual growth of children, youth and adults, and nurtures the religious life of church members, their families, and the community.  Religious education for the heart and the mind is part of all we do at this church. 

Responsibility for development of the church Religious Education program is shared with the RE Committee of volunteers, the RE Coordinator, and the minister.  Religious Education curricula are selected each year from the four “pillars” of RE:  world religions, our Judeo-Christian heritage, Unitarian Universalism, and Social Justice.  Kids learn valuable “moral lessons” that can help them navigate their complex lives while growing in a caring, nurturing environment.  Volunteers teach “Sunday School” classes on a rotating basis; the RE Coordinator recruits and monitors volunteers, purchases supplies, and provides administrative support; and the minister traditionally has led adult education classes and advised the RE Committee on curriculum and special events.