Liberal Religious Educators Association
What is the MDD LREDA Chapter?
The MDD LREDA Chapter is a professional organization for liberal Religious Educators in the Unitarian Universalist Association Mountain Desert District.
The purpose of the Mountain Desert District LREDA Chapter shall be: to promote the religious growth and learning of people of all ages, support and encourage the growth of religious educators, and enhance the field of Religious Education in the Mountain Desert District.
Who can join?
Any member of national LREDA, with which we are affiliated, living within the UUA MDD District, may join MDD LREDA.
When do we meet?
We meet twice a year, at the MDD Fall Conference in October and at our annual MDD LREDA Retreat in the spring. This year's spring retreat will be held March 4-6, 2009 near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cost will be $190.00 per person. Scholarships are available. Registration information will be mailed to religious educators and district churches in January 2009.
What is the purpose of Chapter Meetings and Retreats?
- Collegial networking and support
- Sharing of Resources
- Planning for future meetings, retreats and MDD RE educational offerings
- Our Spring Retreat focuses on the above as well as time and space for personal renewal and worship together.
How Do I Join?
Contact Eleanor VanDeusen, MDD LREDA Chapter President to request a registration form.
MDD LREDA dues are $17.00 per year
2008/2009 Officers:
Eleanor VanDeusen, Chapter President, 970-493-5906, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Stephanie Sharp, Chapter Secretary, 719-337-4400, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Janet Kincaid, Chapter Treasurer, 915-491-0165, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Membership dues in national LREDA is $140. LREDA offers a wide range of services to all members including an annual conference, a code of professional practice, good officers, best practices in Lifespan Faith Development.
The link to the national LREDA organization is: www25.uua.org/lreda
Posted Wednesday, 03 March 2010 14:03 Written by Jess Cullinan