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The Connecticut Association of United Church Educators

The gifts [God] gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13 (NRSV)

The Connecticut Association of United Church Educators, or CAUCE,

• is a diverse group of Christian Educators that recognizes Christian education as an essential ministry for everyone in the United Church of Christ. CAUCE offers a meeting place for all interested people in the state of Connecticut to come together for support, training, networking, and advocacy;
• is a link to educational and professional resources;
• sponsors training events for teachers, youth leaders, educators, and more;
• provides members with special opportunities for local, regional, and national workshops, professional training, and programs;
• provides current salary guidelines and helps churches assess their Christian Education needs;
• offers support and information for those educators seeking certification or commissioning through the United Church of Christ;

Each Association in the Connecticut Conference is represented on the CAUCE coordinating committee by a Christian Educator in a local church who keeps in contact with the Christian Educators in their Association. CAUCE membership provides credibility and validation to all involved in Christian Education, volunteer or salaried. CAUCE advocates for Christian Education in our churches on a state and local level.

Any member of the United Church of Christ is welcome to join. CAUCE members include paid and volunteer Christian Educators, clergy, youth leaders, church school teachers and superintendents, Christian Education committee members, and all who are dedicated to Christian Education.

Click here to download the CAUCE membership application form.

For more information and answers to your questions, or to find out the name of your Association’s representative, contact any member of the coordinating committee.