Pacific Central District - Unitarian Universalist Association

Religious Education Resources

Welcome to the Lifespan Religious Exploration Resource page for the Pacific Central District of the Unitarian Universalist Association. If you do not find what you are looking for please call The Rev. Jeanelyse Doran Adams, Director of Congregational Services, at (925) 381-3250 or email

Here is a list of useful documents you can download, modify, and use in your congregation!

PCD Email list:
This list is open to all religious education professionals in the PCD. This list is a way to stay informed about PCD events and programming and to connect with other RE professionals. Feel free to post questions to the list. There are years of collective wisdom and experience among the RE professionals in this district. To join, please email The Rev. Jeanelyse Doran Adams,

PCD Online Directory:
You can ask for a directory of the congregations in the PCD on the PCD directory page.

Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Resources:

UUA Email Lists:
There are a multitude of email lists that offer suggestions, connections, and new ideas. Many of the lists are open to anyone interested in the topic. There are some closed lists for professionals or committees. Here's the link:
UUA E-mail Lists.
Once there, we suggest these UUA lists for RE Professionals:
Adult-RE
Reach-L
UU-Parenting
Youth and Youth Advisors
Young Adult

Religious Educators Credentialing Program:
The Religious Education Credentialing Program works to strengthen Unitarian Universalist (UU) religious education through the continued development and professionalization of lay religious educators, and to provide a clear and effective system for standards and recognition of these achievements. Here's the link:
UUA Credentialing Program.

Tapestry of Faith :
Embodying a faith development focus for our congregations, Tapestry of Faith is a series of programs and resources for all ages that nurture Unitarian Universalist identity, spiritual growth, a transforming faith, and vital communities of justice and love. Here's the link:
UUA Tapestry of Faith.

Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA)
LREDA is the professional organization for religious educators. This is a membership organization. Here is the link for more information, or to download a membership application: www.lreda.org.

PCD-UUA LREDA Chapter:
Please contact Kate Raymond, Director of Religious Education at UU Davis and PCD LREDA chapter President, at