The Religious Exploration (RE) Committee is responsible for recruiting RE volunteers, supporting the policies of the RE program and providing human resources for RE programs. They participate in setting the overall direction of the UUCF RE program for children and youth and provide guidance in choosing curriculum and supporting teachers. The RE Committee reports to the Director of Religious Exploration to ensure that the congregation’s RE program goals are consistent with the overall congregational mission, vision, values and strategic direction. The committee also works closely with other RE staff to offer guidance and support for program implementation. RE Committee members may serve up to two 2-year terms. Service on the committee is restricted to UUCF members.
RE Committee 2019-20
Michelle Danis
Dillon Ginley, chair
Tom Hazzard
Diana Malgari
Megan Reynolds
Sandy Shinn
Marcia Tungendhat
Bill Welch Award Winners
In recognition of sustained service and dedication to religious exploration for the children and youth of UUCF. The award is named for former UUCF minister Bill Welch, who served UUCF’s RE program in the early 2000s.
2019: Rob Barnovsky
2018: Darryl Branting
2017: Kurt Jensen
2016: Dan Earle
2015: Suzanne Leonard
2014: Maria Cox-Leow