Dear REACH,
One of my RE Committee members, Julie Enersen, wrote and performed this recruitment pitch last Sunday, and it was so much fun that I asked her if she would mind my sharing it. Think Green Eggs and Ham By Dr. Seuss. Julie alternated with responses from her husband on the "hesitant" side.

Would you like to teach UUs?
Tell me, tell me which you'd choose.
Would you like fifth grade or first?
Choosing none would be the worst.

I would not, could not teach UUs.
That is not something I would choose.
I can't imagine where I'd start.
I've no great knowledge to impart.

Would you, could you with a guide?
Cuz ____ will be at your side
And she'll provide curriculum
So you'll look smart instead of dumb.

Well, possibly if there's a guide
If _____ will be at my side
And she'll provide curriculum
So I look smart instead of dumb.
But would she stay in class with me?
Just think how nervous I would be.

Would you, could you if you thought
You'd have some help each time you taught?
Your worries should be non-existent.
You'll be given an assistant.

Well, I could do it if I thought
That I'd have help each time I taught.
I know that I should volunteer
But would I have to give a year?

Would you, could you for nine weeks?
Sure you'll miss out each time _____ speaks
But you'll contribute more in there
Than sitting in that plastic chair.

Well, possibly if just nine weeks.
I could get copies when ____ speaks.
But tell me, if I thought I could,
Are there reasons why I should?

Would you like it if I say
That you'll come into church one day
A smiling kid will wave and that
you'll be the one she's waving at?
You'll connect with parents too
And learn what's what and who's with who.
They'll thank you for the job you did
In working hard to teach their kid
And if those reasons aren't ideal
Here is one that could appeal:
When you teach you just might find
Your own beliefs get more refined.

It might be fun if like you say
Kids wave at me at church some day
And I connect with parents while
Refining my believing style
But in my real life I don't teach.
Won't these kids be hard to reach?

Would you, could you, if you knew
About the kids who'll be with you?
They value interest over skill
They look for patience, heart, and will
They just want folks who'll help them learn
Sign up, sign up, and take your turn.

All right, if you will let me be
I'll sign up and then we'll see...
Say! I like this teaching stuff.
I don't think I can get enough.
Sign me up for nine weeks more.
I should have done this years before
The kids are bright and learn so well
I'm now a fan of RGL*.
Everything you said is true.
I've met some kids and parents, too.
I do so like to teach UUs.
I am so glad you helped me choose