Faith Formation & Religious Education
The ministry of Faith Formation and structured programs of Religious Education are vital elements of thriving congregational life. Religious educators - both professional and lay - are key players in making religious education meaningful and effective. In an effort to support RE providers and programs, we offer:
- OWL facilitator trainings
- Religious Educator continuing education through Renaissance Modules
- Start-Up Workshops for new Directors of Religious Education with congregational leadership
Religious Education lending library
A lending library of RE curricula, DRE career development, and other support resouces is maintained at district offices. Visit, or request materials by email or phone to be mailed out to you. Visit CBD/MBD Resource Library for more details and a list of holdings.
Other resources for religious education professionals
- Liberal Religious Education Directors Association (LREDA), the professional association of religious educators
- LREDA North Atlantic Chapter, which provides networking and professional support for DREs and other religious professionals. For more information, contact Chapter Convener ruth [at] fscboston [dot] org (Ruth Owen).
For more information resources for Religious Educators, please contact Director of Faith Formation, kbellavancegrace [at] uua [dot] org (Karen Bellavance-Grace).
