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$1.35 Million Raised By Association Sunday
March 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Association Sunday is a success, says the Rev. Stephen Papa, special assistant to the president for Growth Funding. More than 650 congregations held Association Sunday services from October through this ...
2008 Association Sunday Set for October 12
September 26, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The date for the Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA’s) second annual Association Sunday is October 12. The UUA is asking congregations to hold events that day to recognize and support ...
Association Sunday Campaign Continues
December 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
If you were unable to hold a special Association Sunday service on the official date selected, October 14, it’s not too late. Congregations may schedule Association Sunday services throughout the ...
Association Sunday Planned Again This Fall
July 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The date for the Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA’s) second annual Association Sunday is October 12. The UUA is asking congregations to hold events on that date to recognize and support ...
Association Sunday Seeking Projects, Planning Third Event
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
About 580 congregations have held 2008 Association Sunday events since October, raising more than $350,000 thus far. Congregations can continue to hold Association Sunday events into the spring. The 2008 ...
Beyond Categorical Thinking Workshop
September 26, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The Beyond Categorical Thinking (BCT) program helps Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations examine ways they can be more inclusive in their consideration of ministerial candidates. UU ministers who ...
Blogging, Facebook Resources
December 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Office of Information and Public Witness has published additional resources to help congregations take advantage of new media. “Best Practices for Unitarian ...
CLF Religious Education Resources for Lay Leaders
July 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF) offers the following religious education resources to lay leaders:RE Express Plus is a monthly email with week-by-week lesson plans that include projects, stories, ...
CLF, CYF Good Options For Many UUs
September 26, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Congregations with members who have difficulty attending church regularly may want to refer them to the Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF) or its Church of the Younger Fellowship (CYF). The CLF provides ...
Connecting Church Forums
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
Many Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations would feel incomplete without their “forum,” a time on Sunday morning or at other times of the week when they invite local political and social ...
Diversity Efforts Help Congregations Thrive
September 26, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles has more diversity than many Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations. Its members include people from Central and South America, the Philippines, Mexico, and elsewhere. ...
DVD, Book Support Multiculturalism
September 26, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The DVD from "Leading Congregations into a Multiracial, Multicultural Future," a conference that was held last February in San Jose, CA, is now available.The conference featured the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline ...
Economy Poses Challenges For Congregations, UUA
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
These are hard but hopeful times at the First Unitarian Church of Oakland, CA (310 members). It’s true the annual stewardship campaign was down 12 percent this winter. And it’s true there will ...
Election-Year Resources Available From UUA
July 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has two resources to help congregations engage in nonpartisan electoral activities this year. Rob Keithan, director of the Association’s Washington Office ...
Ethical Eating Guide
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
Find the new resource guide for the Congregational Study Action Issue on Ethical Eating, from General Assembly 2008, at the Ethical Eating home page.
Ethical Investing Workshop
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
A conference on Ethical Investing for Unitarian Universalist congregations will be held May 9, 2009, at All Souls Church, Unitarian in Washington, DC. Check the church website for more information.
Fire-Suppression Hood May Be Necessary for Your Church Kitchen
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
Installing a new kitchen range or remodeling your congregation’s kitchen space? Be aware that you may be required to add a range hood with fire suppression features. That’s what the Unitarian ...
GA Recordings Available
September 26, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
CDs of many General Assembly (GA) workshop presentations are available for $12 from Content Management. DVDs are $20.
Give UU World Magazine to People Who Are New
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
Are you looking for another way to help prospective members experience Unitarian Universalism? Try giving returning visitors copies of UU World magazine to show them how Unitarian Universalists (UUs) carry ...
Green Construction Helps Us Live Out Our Principles
July 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Buildings don’t get much “greener” than the new sanctuary belonging to the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship of Wayne County in Wooster, OH (151 members). The building uses low-volatility ...
Green Sanctuary Program To Become a Part of Congregational Services
July 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The Green Sanctuary program of the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Ministry for Earth has a new home. As of July 1 Green Sanctuary is operating under the umbrella of the Unitarian Universalist Association ...
Help Youth Get the Most From Boston Heritage Trips
December 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Every year from March to May youth groups and Coming of Age classes come to Boston to visit the Unitarian Universalist Association and see historic Unitarian Universalist (UU) sites. With proper planning ...
Helping First-Time Visitors Feel at Ease
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
Want to put first-time visitors at ease? Check out what the Unitarian Society of Germantown, PA, (and many other congregations) is doing. A button on the entry page of its website brings visitors to an ...
Heritage Trip Booklet
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
Bringing a youth group to Boston? Check out the new Heritage Trip booklet for Coming of Age and other group trips. It includes a virtual tour of Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) headquarters at ...
Hone Your Cutting Edge to Reach More People
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
How’s your cutting edge? There are new ways to reach each other and prospective members using a blog, Facebook, Flickr, Second Life, Twitter, YouTube, and other new media. Listen to the Unitarian ...
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