“It takes a village” to implement the RECP. This page familiarizes you with the key players and their roles.

UUA Faith Development Office

The Professional Development Programs Manager (PDPM) (recredentialing@uua.org) provides staff leadership for the Religious Education Credentialing Committee (RECC), addresses questions from potential applicants, and supports candidates from initial application through final evaluation.

The Professional Development Assistant (recassistant@uua.org) receives and files documents, maintains Program records, serves as recording secretary for the RECC, and attends to RECC meeting logistics.

Religious Education Credentialing Committee (RECC)

The RECC consists of seven members. The RECC sets program vision and direction, makes rules and policies regarding the Program, and evaluates Advanced and Leadership level candidates. The Chair of the RECC leads meetings and consults with the PDPM throughout the year on general issues and questions. One of the Co-Directors of the UUA Ministries and Faith Development Staff Group is the RECC’s Executive Secretary, who stays apprised of general RECC activities and is involved in disciplinary matters. The RECC has an Executive Committee which includes the Chair, the PDPM, the Executive Secretary, and other members designated by the Chair.

Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA)

LREDA supports the RECP directly by overseeing the Mentoring Program, which trains and supports mentors and matches each new candidate with a mentor. LREDA’s indirect support includes providing scholarships for candidates, and honoring Credentialed Religious Educators upon their achievement of credentialed status.