Position Available at First Unitarian Congregation of Waterloo:

Director of Religious Education for Children and Youth

First Unitarian Congregation of Waterloo is a liberal religious community serving the Waterlooregion. We recently celebrated our 50th anniversary and, in December 2007, moved to a new location in Kitchener. We are a community of diverse beliefs and shared values, as articulated by the statement of purposes and principles adopted by the Canadian Unitarian Council. (See

We seek a part time Director of Religious Education (DRE) for children and youth who will work in collaboration with the Minister and Children's Religious Education committee to ensure that First Unitarian provides excellent programs for children and youth.http://waterloo.unitarians.ca/

We are looking for someone with a passion for learning and helping children and youth explore life's big questions. The person we seek is not necessarily a Unitarian Universalist, but must be in sympathy with our values and willing to learn more about our denomination. The DRE will have the opportunity to work with a vital community of children, youth and their families in a growing congregation.

The position averages 15 hours per week. The salary is $18 per hour.

For more information see the detailed job description posted on our congregation's web site: 

Members or Friends of FUCW who may be interested in applying for this position are strongly encouraged to read the following article by Dan Hotchkiss: http://www.danhotchkiss.com/articles/FDR9809_becoming_staff.htm  Issues raised in this article will be addressed in interviews.

Applications (a resume and covering letter) should be sent to Margaret Insley, Chair of the Hiring Task Force. Application deadline is April 25, 2008.

By email: margaret.insley@gmail.com

By mail: Margaret Insley, First Unitarian Congregation of Waterloo, 299 Sydney Street South, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 3V8.

If you have any questions about this position, feel free to email Margaret Insley.