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Erick DuPree
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- Philadelphia, PA
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Director of Religious Education
Erick’s portfolio is dedicated to enriching congregational life through religious education as First Unitarian's primary religious educator. This ministry focuses on children and youth, including nursery, and partners with Rev. Nate to meet the Lifespan Religious Education needs of the congregation.
Erick is the former Lifespan Religious Educator of Arlington Street Church in Boston, MA. He is the recipient of the Mass Bay District’s 2010 Woburn Grant in religious education. Erick is author of Universally Unique: Homilies, Lessons, and Lore, and the curriculum Simply Sevens. Endorsed by the Unitarian Universalist Association to teach Our Whole Lives (OWL) a faith based sexuality program and Spirit Play, Erick is currently pursuant of advanced credential in Lifespan Religious Education.
Erick received his masters of arts from Queen’s University in Canada, post graduate certification in Authentic Leadership at Naropa University, and professional certification in management from Boston University.
Erick is the former Lifespan Religious Educator of Arlington Street Church in Boston, MA. He is the recipient of the Mass Bay District’s 2010 Woburn Grant in religious education. Erick is author of Universally Unique: Homilies, Lessons, and Lore, and the curriculum Simply Sevens. Endorsed by the Unitarian Universalist Association to teach Our Whole Lives (OWL) a faith based sexuality program and Spirit Play, Erick is currently pursuant of advanced credential in Lifespan Religious Education.
Erick received his masters of arts from Queen’s University in Canada, post graduate certification in Authentic Leadership at Naropa University, and professional certification in management from Boston University.
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What I Learned from Louisa May Alcott
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 1:33pm 0 Comments 3 Likes
By: Erick DuPree, Director of Religious Education
Louisa May Alcott was born November 29th, in 1832 and is probably best known for her seminal coming of age novel, Little Women.
Published in 1868, the semi-autobiographical Little Women was…
The Lost Art of Reading: Creating a Spiritual Practice
Posted on July 12, 2011 at 10:30am 0 Comments 2 Likes
by Erick DuPree, Director of Religious Education
This summer, I would like to invite you to take a moment for yourself and consider reading as a spiritual practice. I know that many are chained to our desks, staring at computer screens all day long. Some even make a living reading…
Continue October: Children and Youth Religious Education Activities
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 8:03pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Join, Erick DuPree, Director of Religious Education and the RE Ministry Team during the month of October for five Sundays of fun. All are welcome to believe in the power of play!
October 3 Intergenerational Service: Blessing of the Animals. We invite you and your children to come to church with your furry (or not so furry) friends and stuffed animals as we bless the animals. Children will be invited to join Rev. Nate and Erick to hand out certificates and…
Continue What is Lifespan Religious Education
Posted on August 2, 2010 at 10:34pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
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Director of Religious Education
Lifespan Religious Education, or Lifespan Faith Development is the opportunity to provide an educational and prophetic voice for the entire arc of a person’s lifetime. It is no secret that spiritual growth and exploration never stops. As Unitarian Universalist, we seek to affirm and promote, that the queries about faith indeed do not stop. Unitarian Universalism is founded on patriarchal heresies, and we…
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Erick,
I really appreciated your homily on Christmas Eve.
It was beautiful and very meaningful.
Janet
It was great to see you last night. Thank you for keeping Steve company while I spoke with Nate. Steve said he had a great time getting to know you better. :-)
Thank you also for accepting all that stuff I dropped off (sorry about taking over your office with it). I hope that you will find it useful. :-)
With gratitude,
Lucia