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Last fall was not the first time the basement of the First Unitarian Universalist (UU) Society of Marietta, OH (94 members), had flooded. Situated just blocks from the Ohio and the Muskingum rivers, flooding goes with the territory....
By Donald E. Skinner | March 15, 2005 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Facilities Management, Crisis Planning in Congregations, Congregational Administration, Finance for Congregations, Governance for Congregations -
When Carol Hosmer found it necessary to temporarily drop out of her church ten years ago to deal with some family dynamics that were consuming much of her time, she discovered something uncomfortable. It seemed that no one missed her. She explains: “It was a mid-to-large-size congregation and one...
By Donald E. Skinner | March 15, 2005 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Membership in Congregations, Support and Caring in Congregations -
Q. Our church administrator has trouble getting work done because of frequent interruptions from people who ask questions they should know the answers to. What can we do? A. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, IN, created a three-page document that answers many of the questions that...
By Donald E. Skinner | January 15, 2005 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Benefits & Compensation for Congregations, Records & Security, Congregational Administration -
Jefferson Unitarian Church, Golden, CO, start each Sunday with 10 minutes of Morningsong—a hymn sing just before the official start of the service. The practice started with one or two hymns and now is up to three. Minister of Music Keith Arnold says Morningsong is used to teach new hymns, sing...
By Donald E. Skinner | January 15, 2005 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Music in Worship -
Should congregations borrow money from their own members for capital improvement projects? It’s an option that some congregations have used, but it’s not without pitfalls. “There are all sorts of reasons why it’s not a good idea,” said Wayne Clark, the Unitarian Universalist...
By Donald E. Skinner | January 15, 2005 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Facilities Management, Fundraising for Congregations, Loans/Mortgages, Finance for Congregations, Membership Growth & Outreach -
They go by various names—circle suppers, dinner for eight, second Friday suppers. When they work well they bring friends, newcomers, and members of the congregation together monthly to share food and get acquainted. They can be a powerful tool for creating community in any sized congregation. But...
By Donald E. Skinner | January 15, 2005 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Membership in Congregations -
Collected thoughts and inspiration for Membership Committees from InterConnections, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) newsletter for board members and professional staff of all Unitarian Universalist congregations. —Don Skinner, Editor Visitors must be greeted and talked with at coffee...
November 1, 2004 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Membership in Congregations, Governance for Congregations -
This document is intended as a guide for use in forming and organizing membership committees. It is based on a two hundred to four hundred member congregation, but its numbers and functions can be expanded or contracted to meet the needs of your particular congregation....
November 1, 2004 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Membership in Congregations, Governance for Congregations -
A package of two classes to be offered before religious services on Sunday morning or at a brunch after church, or at an evening session. The first session focuses on information about the denomination, the second on an individual congregation. Newcomers should be encouraged to attend both. These...
November 1, 2004 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Membership in Congregations -
These membership bylaws are meant as examples only. Please amend them to fit your own needs. Article III Membership Active Members: Any person sixteen years of age or older who agrees with the purposes of this church may become an Active Member by signing the Membership Roll in the presence of an...
November 1, 2004 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Membership in Congregations, Governance for Congregations