Opportunities for networking & development
- The Association of United Church Educators
(AUCE) provides advocacy for educators through the national
setting of the United Church of Christ. Annual dues are
$40.00. Visit their Web site at www.auce-educators.org/.
- Certification is a program for employed
church educators offered by the national United Church of
Christ. Applicants may seek certification in one of three
categories, depending on their qualifications: designated,
accredited or specialist. For information, visit the UCC
page on Certification.
For more information
on these programs, contact Susan Dickerman
Cluster
Groups for Educators and Youth Leaders: 2007-08
Looking
for an opportunity to network with others in the field of
Christian Education or youth ministry? Join one of the following
cluster groups, or contact Susan Dickerman to learn how you
can start a cluster in your area. Generally a cluster
group meets for worship, idea sharing, brainstorming and support
of one another. 
Northeast
Area Cluster Group 2007-2008
Contacts: Maria Lucca, mjlcaf@mindspring.com
Elsa Marshall, elsa@maplestreetchurch.org
2007-2008 Dates and Locations: (Click on church name for directions and phone number)
Wed, Oct 10 Congregational Church of Topsfield Safety and Security Issues
Mon Nov 26 Tabernacle Church, Salem Children with Special Needs
Thurs Jan 3 First Church, Methuen Christian Parenting
Wed March 5 Centre Congregational, Lynnfield Planning Children's Sunday and Youth Sunday Worship Tues May 13 Maple Street Church, Danvers Recapping the year, visioning for next year and lunch!
Combined
Methodist and United Church of Christ group (has been meeting
for 15 years)
Contact:
Ruth Ann White (978-582-6572) rawhite@upoflunenburg.com
Meets
one Wednesday per month from 1-3 pm
North
Shore/NH group
This
group rotates locations in Woburn, N. Chelmsford, Lunenburg,
No.Andover and Nashua, NH, .
Contact:
Ruth Ann White (978-582-6572) rawhite@upoflunenburg.com
2007-2008 Dates to be announced for Leominster and North Shore groups
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