The Association of Unitarian Universalist Administrators is a continental network of people working as paid administrators in local UU congregations, district offices, or UU affiliated organizations and who have primary or supervisory responsibility in one or more of the following areas: Finances and/or Fund Raising, Facility Management, Personnel Management, Food Service Management, Office Management, or Computer Systems Management.
The purpose of the AUUA is to provide training and support for members; to be a clearinghouse for church administrative information; to improve recognition of church administration as a profession.
The AUUA has a certification program for Church Administrators.
LREDA furthers the interest of liberal religious education by advocating for high professional standards for lay and ordained religious educators, by offering networking among religious educators at our fall conference, at pre-GA professional days and via lreda-l, and by encouraging development of quality liberal religious education programs, curricula and resources through our collegial networking and our support of the UUA Lifespan Faith Development staff group. LREDA is the first "Welcoming Organization" of the UUA and is committed in its work on becoming an anti-racist, anti-oppressive multicultural organization. Membership is open to women and men, lay, ordained, paid professionals or volunteers of every age, race, physical ability and sexual orientation. LREDA provides leadership development and mentoring, continuing education programs, packets, newsletters and other professional publications.
LREDA Board of Trustees: Rev. Susan Archer, President; Cathy Seggel, Vice President; Kathy Silver, Treasurer; Lori Allen, Secretary; Rev. Ginger Luke and Patti Withers, Professional Concerns; Cindy Leitner, At Large GA; Shannon Hawkins, Administrator. Please direct all inquiries to the LREDA Office or to the LREDA president.
The Council on Church Staff Finances works in cooperation with the UUA and other affiliated organizations to provide information to local societies and their staff members concerning congregational financial management, staff compensation, the UUA Retirement Plan, the UUA Health Insurance Plan, and personal financial planning.
The Council and the UUA jointly sponsor the Office of Church Staff Finances, which administers the various programs of the Council. These include the Association's group dental, life, and disability insurance programs, ministerial financial aid programs, and the benevolent activities of several independent UU organizations. The Council also conducts financial education presentations for seminarians and others preparing for or involved in professional positions serving UU congregations.
PO Box 262
Contact: Jeanne Lloyd, President
Maddie Sifantus, Vice President
Wayland, MA 01778
(860) 693-9577
SCM (formerly Society for the Larger Ministry) is a professional organization for UU clergy and laity who minister to the larger world. Founded in 1987, its initiative helped establish 'community ministry' as a specialty category of UU professional ministry in 1991. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that advocates, supports, educates, and witnesses on behalf of an international membership that includes clergy, seminarians, laity and friends who agree with the general principles and purposes of SCM and its Code of Professional Practice. SCM sponsors an annual meeting and other events at General Assembly each year, is a member of the UUA Professional Leadership Coordinating Council, and consults with the UUA, UUMA and Ministerial Fellowship Committee about matters pertaining to lay and clergy community ministry. Dues are $75/year for regular membership; $37.50 for economic waivers and $22.50/year for student waivers.
The Professional Organization for UU Ministers, the UU Ministers Association (UUMA) is governed by the membership through an annual meeting preceding General Assembly each year. The Executive Committee, which is responsible for carrying on the work of the UUMA is composed of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, a Continuing Education representative, a Good Offices representative, an Arrangements person, a Publications person, a Chapter Visits representative and a person for Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Multiculturalism. Twenty-one chapters around the continent carry out their own programs and maintains close communication with the Executive Committee.
Donna Fisher, Administrator
2208 Henery Tuckers Ct
Charlotte, NC 28270-1743
(800) 969-8866
The mission of the Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network is to nurture, educate, and inspire UU music leaders to create dynamic and transformative music ministries.
UUMN was founded in 1982 by a few dedicated musicians with a desire to establish an organization whose primary purpose was to further the role, quality and importance of music in UU congregations. It is dedicated to fostering the spirituality and ministry of music and provides mutual support, education, informational resources and opportunities for the professional growth of UU musicians everywhere. It boasts a membership of over 600, including but not limited to music directors, pianists, organists, ministers, choir members, and music committee chairs.
A highlight of the UUMN is the annual summer conference, held in a different geographical location each year in August. It features five days of sharing, learning from master clinicians, and networking with other UU musicians to enhance musical skills and share resources.
In 2000, 2003 and 2006 the UUMN sponsored a UU Children's Choir in conjunction with the UUA General Assembly. The organization offers a Mentor Program to support new UU music directors and small UU fellowships in developing or improving their individual music programs, a "Good Offices" program which provides counsel and assistance to UU music staff members regarding work-related church, staff or congregational issues, and a certification program for UU music leaders.
Officers: President: Keith Arnold; Immediate Past President: Elizabeth Norton; Vice President: Rev. Gretchen Woods; Secretary: Tom von Alten; Treasurer: Dan Ratelle; Trustees-at-large: Sarah Dan Jones, Don Krehbiel, Linda Pawelek; Administrator/Newsletter Editor: Donna Fisher; UUA Liaison to UUMN, Rev. Beth Williams
The Rev. Richard S. Gilbert, President
70 Harper Street
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 244-7403
The Unitarian Universalist Retired Ministers and Partners Association serves the UUA and its congregations by working alongside the UUA staff and leaders of other UU organizations, especially the Council on Church Staff Finances, the UUMA, and other policy-making groups. UURMaPA supports retired UU ministers and their life partners, and the surviving partners of deceased UU ministers, all of whom are people who continue to pour their special energies into our local churches and the cause of liberal religion. Our Caring Network, comprised of more than forty people throughout the continent, maintains regular contact with all 850 UURMaPA members, especially those in particular need. We hold three regional conferences per year to provide connection and intellectual stimulation. We publish both a directory of members and a quarterly newsletter, Elderberries. Further information may be found on our website.
In July 2012, the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) became a part of the Unitarian Universalist Association. They continue their engagement in international advocacy work at the United Nations based on UU values. Learn More
