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Benefits

The benefits of LREDA membership are many, both for the religious educator and for the congregation served. Here are just a few of those benefits:

Fellowship of colleagues who share your professional vision
Local LREDA Chapter membership, both here on lreda.org and—when available—in person
Continuing education and opportunities for professional growth and renewal: Annual Fall Conference, Pre-GA Professional Day, and the Sophia Lyon Fahs Lecture at GA. Registration fees are discounted for members.
Financial Aid is available for members to attend our Fall Conference, take Renaissance Modules, and assist with the cost of the Religious Education Credentialing Program
Continental leadership opportunities
Advocacy for the profession of religious education through Good Offices Support, Representation on the Council of Church Staff Finance, and the LREDA UUA Board Observer

Professional Standards and Guidelines
Participation in special Task Forces and Interest Groups
Access to newsletters and informational e-mailings with updates on topics of interest

Access to the members-only area of lreda.org, and LREDA-L, an e-mail list serve where members can discuss professional issues
Access to LREDA LARGE membership (for those serving Large RE Programs) and LREDA Small (for those serving small congregations)
Various publications of use to religious education professionals

Please note:

Our membership year is from July 1 to June 30. Members joining or renewing after April 1 will receive membership for the next year.

Members who have not renewed by December 1 will be lapsed.