Interdependence: Renewing Congregational Polity

By Commission On Appraisal

Book Cover — Interdependence (Google Book)

This Commission on Appraisal report examines congregational polity as the principle of organization for UU congregations.

An accompanying study guide is also available.

Preface and Acknowledgments

UUA Commission on Appraisal (COA)

From LeaderLab

Background on the 1997 Commission on Appraisal report: Interdependence: Renewing Congregational Polity
Introduction

UUA Commission on Appraisal (COA)

From LeaderLab

This report examines congregational polity as the principle of organization to which the Unitarian Universalist movement has been committed, and the ways in which our understanding of this principle influences our practices.
Part One: Congregational Polity in Theory and Practice

UUA Commission on Appraisal (COA)

From LeaderLab

The five sections of Part One speak to five basic dimensions of congregational polity: theological, historical, comparative, constitutional, and cultural.
Part Two: Pressure Points: Issues and Concerns Related to Congregational Polity

UUA Commission on Appraisal (COA)

From LeaderLab

An examination of tensions that have developed between the idea of congregational polity and important institutional needs, goals, and practices.
Toward a New Community of Autonomous Congregations

UUA Commission on Appraisal (COA)

From LeaderLab

A new awareness of congregational polity as a community of autonomous congregations will strengthen both local congregations and the Association as a whole.
Provocative Propositions on Polity

UUA Commission on Appraisal (COA)

From LeaderLab

This guide takes you through the CoA report ‘Interdependence,’ and provides opportunities to discuss the ideas presented with others.