Patricia Infante

Patricia Hall Infante

Patricia Hall Infante is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist who grew up in a large New York City congregation. Her first career as a contract negotiator was put on hold while she took the job of full-time mother to two wonderful boys (an investment that continues to pay dividends). After a workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Association 1994 General Assembly about the book Your Money or Your Life, Pat began to act with greater intention to bring her work life and consumption into alignment with her UU values. In 1997 her heart led her to begin a career in religious education and she served the UUA Central East Region until 2023. Pat is a credentialed religious educator and, in 2016, was named DRE Emerita of the UU Church in Cherry Hill. She and her partner of 30+ years live a life of deep gratitude and rich abundance in New Jersey.

From Patricia Infante

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As I prepare to retire from the Central East staff, it seems like the right time to do a little looking back at where we’ve been together.

By Patricia Infante | February 13, 2023 | From Better Together

Here are the latest insights, ideas, tools, and permission to do the work of the Committee on (Shared) Ministry effectively from Congregational Life Staff.

Book | By Erica Baron, Sana Saeed, Patricia Infante, Hilary Allen, Melissa James | October 29, 2022 | From LeaderLab

Assemble a team of people with complimentary skills to serve on the Committee on Shared Ministry.

Book | By Patricia Infante | October 28, 2022 | From LeaderLab

As the seasons of the year move inexorably to the next, so it is for me as I prepare to move into the season of retirement later this year or early in 2023. My transition is a happy one – part of a life plan that includes more time for beloved family, days spent camping and visiting

By Patricia Infante | August 29, 2022 | From Better Together

This video is a portion of the Conversations with Leaders: Dual Platform Future for All Ages webinar that was offered in April. In this video, Patricia Infante, CER Staff in Lifespan Faith Development talks about conflict and how change and conflict are connected in our congregations. As our...

Webinar | By Patricia Infante | June 10, 2021 | From LeaderLab

Change is afoot in our congregations! Ready or not, we are all learning new skills and adapting old ways to meet emerging needs, especially your professional staff.

By Patricia Infante, Beth Casebolt | March 29, 2021 | From Better Together

It is important for leaders to communicate with clarity, timeliness, and compassion, about the changes that are coming. 

Video | By Patricia Infante | March 18, 2021 | From LeaderLab

As we enter year two of the pandemic, I and many others are dealing with loss and some degree of broken-heartedness. A trip through my local drugstore reminds me that Valentine’s Day is nigh, and I find myself pondering, are there Valentine’s for the broken hearts among us?

By Patricia Infante | February 8, 2021 | From Better Together

Learn how to use discernment circle practices for complex decisions in your committees and teams.

Training | By Renee Ruchotzke, Patricia Infante | May 23, 2020 | From LeaderLab

Early in the pandemic crisis my mind kept wandering back to a poem written by my former minister and mentor, Rev Rudy Nemser. The poem, “Long-Haul People,” reminds me that congregations thrive on a million small acts of attention and commitment over weeks, months and years.

By Patricia Infante | April 20, 2020 | From Better Together

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