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 At LRE we offer a variety of morning and afternoon workshops to choose from. All morning workshops and some afternoon workshops require advance sign up. (Some afternoon workshops are open for stopping by, and there are an array of other activities available in the afternoons, as well as simple down-time, that do not require advance planning.)
* We offer certificates of completion/continuing education certificates for these morning workshops.
Note: The LRE Executive Committee supports the use of the LREDA presenter guidelines for all staff and LRE leaders. See http://lreda.org/content/guidelines-presenters to review these guidelines.
Morning Workshops
Social Media for Ministry and Outreach, led by Peter Bowden [Read bio]
Social media is fundamentally changing how people form relationships, consume information and make important life decisions. This has significant implications for congregations. For our ministry to thrive in the 21stCentury, we must understand these changes and learn to use the communication tools of our time with skill and integrity. With a focus on ministry and outreach, we will explore major social networking tools including blogs, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube (video). After rave reviews last year, we are bringing Peter back to lead another round of his social media intensive for congregational leaders. This year will include even more material on integrating video into our ministry with all ages!
Get Real: Dealing with Crisis in RE and Congregations, led by Rev. Julie Taylor [Read bio]
Crisis is a reality in congregations. Car accidents, domestic violence, suicide attempts, fires and divorce are just some of the events that can affect our RE programs and congregations. Are you ready to respond? Religious educators, RE committee members, clergy, seminarians and parents can benefit from the practical crisis management strategies and interventions offered in this workshop.
Building the World We Dream About
A Bold Program That Deepens Multicultural Sensibility, led by Janice Marie Johnson [Read bio]
"Building the World We Dream About" is the acclaimed program that is transforming Unitarian Universalism! Join us in the movement to better understand "The Other" — whomever that "Other" may be. It is in understanding "The Other" that we better understand ourselves and our world. Janice Marie Johnson, the UUA's Director of Multicultural Growth, presents an exciting, thoughtful, interactive, and educational program. You will glimpse the Beloved Community. Join us in making it real!
Our Whole Lives, Behind the Scenes
Strategies for an Administrator, led by Kirsten deFur [Read bio]
Implementing a successful Our Whole Lives class has become a fundamental component of a rich religious education program at UU congregations. However, there are many administrative pieces that should be carefully put into place before, during, and after a program. This workshop will explore the behind-the-scenes operations such as deciding when and where to hold an OWL program, scheduling the lessons, selecting teachers, running parent orientations, enhancing a program with supplemental resources and activities, and evaluating a program once it has completed in order to improve future classes. The workshop will address all age levels of the OWL program, and it promises to be fun and interactive (like all OWL programs!).
Overturning Your Immunity to Change for Religious Educators,
led by Rev. Martha Niebanck [Read bio]
You are frustrated because every year you set professional goals for yourself without making substantial progress. Perhaps you hope to delegate more effectively, or to take appropriate authority in meetings, to stop “over functioning,” or to take more time for self-care and spiritual practice, etc. By October you find yourself doing the work of the RE committee, keeping silent when you have sensed the potential for conflict, been working more hours than you are paid for, and/or are feeling too exhausted to exercise, study, pray or meditate. Sound familiar?
Join with other religious educators for a practical workshop that addresses the underlying assumptions that keep us from making adaptive changes in our professional lives. Learn that lack of willpower, character, or intelligence is not the issue—but rather, that the complexity of our commitments are keeping one foot on the gas and the other on the brake. You’ll leave with a map of your immunity and a partner to support your exploration of the “big assumptions” that have kept you stuck.
Finding Yourself in the Rhythm, led by Matt Meyer [Read bio]
We'll learn about be introduced to rhythms and percussion instruments from around the world. We'll explore all kinds of world music through lessons, freestyle playing, stories, games, and discussion. We'll also look at what music can teach us about identity, culture, and the role of power and influence between races and nations. Bring your own drums, if you have them; if you don't, we will provide them.
Afternoon Workshops
Please check back soon for more information.
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