Welcome to the Unitarian Universalist Association's New Media Resources Project
The Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA's) New Media Resources Project (formerly known as the UU Blogging Resources Project) encourages the use of new media to promote Unitarian Universalist (UU) ideas, congregations, and social justice programs.
The following UUA resources on using new media are now available.
Blogging
Best Practices for Unitarian Universalist 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 Unitarian Universalist Beginner Bloggers
Advice for new bloggers, generated by the Unitarian Universalist Association's Office of Information and Public Witness.
Dos and Don'ts for Unitarian Universalist 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.
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 Unitarian Universalist Podcasting
Examples of how podcasting can be used to promote Unitarian Universalism.
Introduction to Twitter for Unitarian Universalist 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.
Discussion List about New Media for Unitarian Universalists
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.
UUA News Sources
A list of sources for news about the UUA and its member congregations that may be useful to Unitarian Universalist bloggers.
New Ways to Connect to the UUA Online
Links to the UUA Twitter feed, podcast, Facebook pages, and more.
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.
For more information contact pw_specialist @ uua.org.
Last updated on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.
