Jan Taddeo

About Me: I am a fifth-generation Unitarian Universalist. I grew up in the UU Congregation of Fairfax in Oakton, Virginia where my husband, Russ, and I are still active members. We moved to Miramar, Florida in August 2007, in part to be closer to Russ’ brother and his family. Our son, Davin, lives in Columbia, Maryland with his partner, Rachel.

I am in my fourth year of study at Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago. I expect to graduate in May 2011. As a student at Meadville Lombard I am expected to be in relationship with a congregation through which I can take ideas and concepts offered in the classroom and explore them in a congregational context … in just 10 hours a week! This year I’m taking nine courses that cover a wide range of topics. Two in particular will require projects I hope to share with you: “Religious Education in a Changing World” requires that I observe the lifespan faith development program in a congregation, and “African-Americans, Unitarians, Universalists and Unitarian Universalists” requires that I learn about the racial history of the congregation and the nearby community. I look forward to exploring with Gail and with my Praxis Committee ways to incorporate these requirements into our time together.

Thank you for serving this faith we share by being a Teaching Congregation! It is a joy to be among you.

Blessings…
Jan