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If Sunday Is Not Enough: Saturday Worship Services
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
What do you do when two Sunday services are not enough? That’s the situation Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship in Appleton, WI (599 members), faced in 2001. Despite two services, ...
In Uncertain Economic Times Enthusiasm, Planning, Count for a Lot
December 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Is the glass half full or half empty? Does economic uncertainty bring only problems, or could it also bring opportunities?Those are questions facing all of us in congregations this fall as markets ...
InterConnections to Go Fully Electronic by Summer 2009
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
When the economy takes a dip all of us have to make adjustments. That’s true for the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) as well as congregations. Income to the UUA is down this year and is ...
International Links For Small Groups
September 26, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Individuals and groups seeking ways to work internationally will want to check out the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council’s (UUPCC) new “Paths to Personal Partnership” program. ...
Jefferson Unitarian Church At A Glance
March 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Money The median pledge per pledging unit at Jefferson Unitarian Church (JUC) is $1,015. The average is $1,467. Members are encouraged to pay pledges by electronic funds transfer (EFT), and about 40 percent ...
Keep Up with Health Plan Changes at UUA.org
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
For changes in the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Health Plan, which covers many staff of congregations, go to the UUA Health Plan website. Changes include moving from five-year to one-year “age ...
Learn to Be an Advocate For Sexuality Education
December 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
People who want to learn how to be religious advocates and community leaders on the topic of comprehensive sexuality education are invited to the fifth annual Sexuality Education Advocacy Training March ...
Linking Mother's Day to Unitarian Universalism, and as a Day of Peace
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
Looking for a way to involve your congregation in social justice this spring, educate the larger community about the true meaning of Mother’s Day, and keep the pressure on the Obama administration ...
Making Volunteering More Attractive
July 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Want to attract members to your committees? Maybe a nice sandwich plate will do it. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, AZ, held a committee fair during a coffee hour where representatives of ...
Midsize Conference February 6-8 in Houston
December 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
A conference for leaders of midsize congregations (250 to 500 members) will be held February 6-8 in Houston, TX. Titled, “Envisioning Inclusive Excellence in the Midsize Congregation,” the ...
Multiracial Multicultural Conference Scheduled For April in Tulsa
December 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The Unitarian Universalist Association’s third annual conference on creating and nurturing multiracial, multicultural congregations, will be April 3-5 in Tulsa, OK. Tulsa was selected for its diversity ...
New 'UU Primer' Published
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
The Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA’s) newest resource for prospective members is Welcome: A Unitarian Universalist Primer, a 78-page book describing Unitarian Universalist (UU) theology, ...
New Books Available From Skinner House
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
In Between: Memoir of an Integration Baby, by the Rev. Dr. Mark Morrison-Reed. Personal account of growing up black during the era of the civil rights movement and becoming one of the first black Unitarian ...
New Bumper Stickers
July 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Bumper stickers with the new Unitarian Universalsit Association (UUA) ad slogan, “Nurture Your Spirit. Help Heal Our World,” are available for $2 each (order of 10). Order them online.
New Wordings Sought for Seven Principles
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
How do you tell children about their faith? Skinner House Books is seeking new, original wordings of the Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles suitable for children. One version will be selected to be ...
Office of Legacy Gifts Can Help Explain Giving
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
The Unitarian Universalist Association Office of Legacy Gifts has fliers and booklets explaining topics such as charitable bequests, gift annuities, umbrella giving, and wills to help congregations in ...
Planned Upcoming UUA Actions of the Month Include Peace, Equality
December 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA’s) Washington Office for Advocacy and Witness is continuing its “Action of the Month” initiative to help congregations engage in social ...
Racial Justice Resources Now Available Online
July 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Resources to help individuals and congregations respond to the 2007 General Assembly Responsive Resolution on racial reconciliation are available on UUA.org. The resources include information on “sundown ...
Radio a Useful Tool For Many Congregations
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
If you’re a new Unitarian Universalist (UU) in Rochester, NY, there’s a good chance you learned about Unitarian Universalism from something called LifeNow! The inspiration of the Rev. ...
Religious Education, Music Ministries Draw People to First Unitarian Church
December 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Karen Lewis, religious education director for children and youth at Dallas’ First Unitarian, takes the long view about what she does.“I know that no one is going to walk out the door on Sunday ...
Resources Available For Church Security
December 15, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
Resources are available on the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) website to help congregations think about security issues in the wake of the tragedy at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist ...
Sex Ed, Immigration Among Upcoming UUA Actions of the Month
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
Each month, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA’s) Washington office implements an “Action of the Month” to help congregations engage together in social justice campaigns. ...
Sharing Your News with the Community
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
New staff member? Now there’s a guide and sample media kit explaining how to let the larger community know about your new minister, religious educator, etc. Go to Public Relations Resources for Congregations, ...
Sign Up for Monthly Social Justice Actions
September 26, 2008 | by Donald E. Skinner
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Advocacy and Witness staff group is beginning an initiative called Action of the Month to help congregations engage in social justice work. Each month it will ...
Small Congregation Tips on Drive Time CD
March 15, 2009 | by Donald E. Skinner
A CD with useful information for small congregations is available at no charge from your district office. Drive Time Essays Volume 3—Small Congregations is composed of short essays about many aspects ...
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