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1.4     We provide our youth with a rich and vibrant education

           program that enables a free and responsible search for

           truth and meaning.

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1.4.1      Hire a full-time professional Director of Religious Exploration and Community Engagement (DRECE) to create

               and manage the Lifespan Religious Education (RE) program, supervised by the Minister.

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1.4.2      Recruit and train and adequate numbers of volunteer Lifespan RE teachers.

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1.4.3      Provide engaging and appealing curricula that moves youth out of the traditional classroom setting and

               into participatory and field‐based activities that promote discovery, self-worth, gratification, and fulfillment.

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1.4.4      Increase our full congregational participation in the Lifespan RE Program, including growth of membership

              and attendance.

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1.4.5      Develop a youth group and teen group led by trained youth and teen group leaders that attracts a critical

               mass of participation in broad ranging activities and service.

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1.4.6      Provide excellence in young adult religious exploration opportunities both at our church and through other

               vehicles and venues.

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1.4.7      Provide excellence in family programming.  Include a strong social element among families participating

              in youth religious education, to include camping, birthday dinners, art, movies, and other events.