Religious Education: Volunteering

CAYRE is a Ministry

We are a cooperative program. Only as a result of the wide variety of volunteer services provided by parents and other members of our congregation are we able to provide quality religious education for our children. Rewarding opportunities for you to contribute to our programs and activities abound and your contribution is vital to our success. We rely on volunteers to bring their time and talents to our programs and activities. We suggest that families use a minimum of ten hours per semester as a standard for their contribution. Let us know where your talents and interests lie and come and join the fun. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Volunteer Opportunities in Children and Youth RE (CAYRE) 2011/2012

Teaching: (11:00-12:00 Sunday mornings, off 2nd Sunday each month) 

• PreK – 1st grade:  Creating Home, a UUA Tapestry of Faith Curriculum
• 2nd – 4th grade:  Moral Tales, a UUA Tapestry of Faith Curriculum
• 5th – 7th grade:  Toolbox of Faith, a UUA Tapestry of Faith Curriculum

Other Special Events and Activities:

• Lead Children’s Chapel (11:00-11:15 Sunday mornings, except 2nd Sunday of month)
• Lead Second Sunday Faith in Action Projects (11:00-12:00 on 2nd Sunday of each month)
• Halloween Carnival in (October)
• Winter Holiday Craft Party (December)
• Unbirthday Party (February)
• Easter Can Hunt (Easter Sunday)
• Serve on the CAYRE Ministry Team (works with DRE to implement programming, meets monthly to plan)
• Serve as the CAYRE liaison to the Program Council (meets 2nd Tuesday each month)

Being a CAYRE volunteer is a ministry; teaching is a spiritual practice. Working with children as they develop spiritually is both challenging and exhilarating.  If you would like to volunteer, contact the Director of Religious Education.