In the very best of times, “safety” is a loaded term for many of us. These times are not the very best. And, we still need to show up, co-exist, grow, learn, and be. How are we supposed to do that? 

March reminds us that Spring is on the way; a green promise we can count on the Earth keeping each year. In religious education, this is often a time of planning and prepping for end-of-year events and trainings.

Boundaries are part of the soil that can nurture our relationships and help our ministry thrive. The Winter 2026 Religious Education Meet-Up focused on boundaries for religious educators in their communities.

Our communities, congregations, and families need the blessings of faith now, more than ever. This month’s resources encourage learning and action to build the beloved community even — and especially — when despair, anger, and grief threaten to overwhelm us.

With the blur of the holiday season behind us, you may be looking for plug and play ideas and resources that make the little decisions easier now — especially if you are gearing up for new trainings and programs in the Spring.

In this busy time at year’s end, religious educators and volunteers may be stretched thin by the abundance of “holy days and holidays”: so many congregational events, pageants, ceremonies, and celebrations happening! We hope the resources offered here can make some part of it just a little easier.

In Spring 2025, the UUA Wave Cohort called “Caring for Parents as Whole Beings” gathered UUs who are parents currently raising children to learn more about the challenges their families face and what kinds of support they want from their congregations. This is a report from the conveners.

As the last leaves fall and we wake to frosty mornings, we know colder, shorter days and longer, darker nights are on their way. This month’s resources remind us that humans have always created special ways to gather, share, tell stories, and strengthen community bonds, to help each other.

Are you a paid Religious Education Professional who’s new or relatively new to the field? Join this three-session, LREDA- and UUA- collaboratively-sponsored Religious Educator Orientation! Starts in January 2026.

With in-gathering behind us, we settle into the rhythm of Autumn and the church year. This month’s round-up includes resources to support special days, like All Souls and All Saints Day, Indigenous People’s Day — and tools to center and engage our Shared Values and Faith Development Goals.