RE Glossary
We know that joining a new group can be confusing.
- What does RE mean?
- What is the Message for All Ages?
- Sometimes it feels like we are speaking a different language!
This glossary is here to help!
- Some of the most common terms we use are listed below.
- Have a question or want to add one?
- Let us know = DRE.UUCT@gmail.com.
- See our larger UUCT Glossary (growing, slowly)
- Have a question or want to add one?
- Coming of Age (CoA).
- Moving from childhood to adulthood can be a stressful, confusing time.
- CoA program offers students a safe place to walk this journey.
- Students will explore theology, spirituality and history
- through discussion, drama, music, writing and art.
- It is offered to 8th to 10th grade youth.
- See our Children and Youth info
- for information about which programs are being offered this year.
- Director of Religious Education (DRE).
- I’m the staff member who coordinates all
- the youth and children’s programming at UUCT.
- I’m the staff member who coordinates all
- Director of Lifespan Religious Education (DLFD).
- I’m the staff member who coordinates all
- the educational, spiritual growth, and faith development programs
- for children, youth, and adults at UUCT.
- the educational, spiritual growth, and faith development programs
- I’m the staff member who coordinates all
- Lifespan Faith Development (LFD).
- Don’t let the title “Lifespan Faith Development” scare you!
- It is a common UU way
- to refer to the programs, events, and activities
- that occur in UU contexts.
- to refer to the programs, events, and activities
- We are here to support YOU
- on your “free and responsible search for truth and meaning“
- no matter your age or where your journey leads you.
- on your “free and responsible search for truth and meaning“
- Message For All Ages.
- During this time in the service there will be a short message
- from the Director of Lifespan Religious Education, Minister, or other church member.
- The message is designed to be engaging for congregants of all ages
- and may be a story, skit, or general information.
- It generally happens 10-15 minutes after the service begins.
- Following this, the children are dismissed to their classes
- During this time in the service there will be a short message
- Religious Education (RE).
- (Not your typical) Sunday School.
- RE generally refers to the programming that happens on Sunday mornings,
- but can include any activities for children and youth.
- Unitarian Universalist and Unitarian Universalist Association.
- Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religious tradition
- that was formed from the consolidation of two religions:
- Unitarianism
- Universalism.
- “We are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers.
- We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history and spirituality,
- but aligned in our desire to make a difference for the good.
- We have a track record
- Find out more about who we are.
- that was formed from the consolidation of two religions:
- Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religious tradition
- Worship or Sunday Service
- Gathering together is a life-affirming, humanizing activity and we gather on Sunday mornings.
- Service is a mix of social justice, inspiration, music, and reflection.
- We hope you’ll join us!
- See what’s happening at UUCT.
- And, see what other UUs do.