Fair Compensation for Congregations

In 1995, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) General Assembly (GA) called upon congregations to provide fair compensation, including benefits, to all staff. Our goal is to recognize congregations whose compensation practices and personnel policies recognize the importance of being a responsible employer and to encourage other congregations to move toward that goal.

• What are the 1995 UUA Board Recommendations regarding fair compensation?
• Are there standardized job descriptions for congregational positions, like Senior Minister, Religious Educator, or Business Administrator?
• What are the 8 Fair Compensation Principles of Compensation Management for Unitarian Universalist (UU) Organizations?
  1. UUA Salary Recommendations
  2. Regarding Minister's FICA
  3. Offering Insurance (Health Insurance and Group Insurance Plans)
  4. Retirement Plan
  5. Vacation Policy
  6. Professional Expenses
  7. Continuing Education Policy
  8. Personnel Policy
• Complete the Self-Assessment Worksheet (PDF) to determine if your congregation is a Fair Compensation Congregation.
• Is my congregation a Fair Compensation Congregation at the Leadership Level, Practicing or Comitted?
• District Compensation Consultants (PDF), UUA-trained volunteers, are available to consult with congregations regarding fair compensation issues.

For Ministers

• Are you a transitioning minister who needs to transfer benefits to a new congregation?
• Do you need to calculate ministerial compensation?

Additional Information

• Do you need additional information?