Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Association's New Media Resources
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) offers the following resources about using new media to promote Unitarian Universalist (UU) ideas, congregations, and social justice programs.
Blogging
Best Practices for UU Blogging
Advice, insights and stories from leading Unitarian Universalist bloggers. All of the bloggers featured write blogs that focus on and promote Unitarian Universalism.
How to Set Up a Blog
Review of two major approaches to setting up a blog and links to step-by-step instructions.
Tips for UU Beginner Bloggers
Advice for new bloggers, generated by the Unitarian Universalist Association's Office of Information and Public Witness.
Dos and Don'ts for UU Congregations Using Facebook
Suggestions for creating and administering your congregation's Facebook page.
Dallas, Atlanta UU Churches Make ‘Friends’ on Facebook
July 2009 UU World article on how congregations are using Facebook.
Should Our Congregation Set Up a Page or a Group on Facebook?
Post on the UUA's "New Media for Unitarian Universalists" blog, explaining the advantages for congregations of establishing pages rather than groups.
Why Should My Congregation Have a Facebook Page When We Already Have a Website?
Post from the UUA's "New Media for Unitarian Universalists" blog, answering this common question.
Podcasting
Copyright Issues Related to Worship
The "Copyright Issues Beyond Sunday Morning" section of this resource addresses producing and distributing recordings of worship services.
How to Set Up a Podcast
Review of two methods for setting up a podcast of audio and video files. This resource does not include advice about how to record audio and video.
Introduction to UU Podcasting
Examples of how podcasting can be used to promote Unitarian Universalism.
Introduction to Twitter for UU Leaders
Explanation of what Twitter is, how it works, how Unitarian Universalists are using Twitter, and what steps congregations can take to promote their Twitter feeds.
General Purpose
Articles on New Media and Congregational Life
Links to news stories and blog posts about congregations using new media.
Connecting to the UUA through Social Media
Links to lists of UUA blogs, Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, and more.
Discussion List about New Media for UUs
Email list for discussion among Unitarian Universalists using new media to promote UU values, grow congregations, and amplify the UU voice in the wider world
New Media Glossary for Congregational Leaders
Definitions and examples for new media terms.
Past General Assembly Workshops on Blogs and Other New Media
A list of links to information from past General Assembly workshops related to blogs and other new media.
Presentation on New Media for UU Leaders
A beginner-friendly presentation covering basic definitions of major new media tools, explaining the advantages of each tool, and linking to specific examples of how each tool is used to promote Unitarian Universalism.
What about New Media Guidelines for Religious Education?
Post on the UUA's "New Media for Unitarian Universalists" blog pointing to resources that may interest youth advisors and other religious educators.
For more information contact pw_specialist @ uua.org.
Last updated on Friday, February 5, 2010.
