Church Office Management
- The Congregational Handbook: How to Develop a Healthy and Vital Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
A web-based reference and guide for member congregations in the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA).
- Update Your Congregation's Members and Leaders Information
Each member congregation is encouraged to manage its UUA membership list on a regular basis so that members will receive the quarterly UU World magazine. Authorized congregational staff can manage mailing list and congregational Leader & Staff information online by using the my.UUA.org account system.
- Congregational Staffing
Whether your congregation employs a single part-time staff member or a staff numbering in the dozens, it is important to staff in a way that promotes your congregation’s vision and mission while providing staff with the resources necessary to achieve what you expect of them.- Congregations looking for ministers should see Ministerial Transitions.
- Congregations looking for Directors of Religious Education (DREs) should go to DRE Search Process.
- Web Tools for Volunteer Management (from the Faith and Web blog)
Like any other nonprofit, small or large, churches tend to rely heavily on help from volunteers to make things happen. Whether or not your staff includes a volunteer coordinator, you can keep a few guidelines in mind that will make the whole volunteer experience happier and more fulfilling for all involved (yes, staff included).
- Church Management Software
Recommendations and support from other Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations.
- Congregational Data and Computer Security Guidelines
Be confident your congregation’s information and computers are safe.
- Administration
Resources and support for people working as administrators in UU congregations.
- Buildings & Grounds
Resources on accessibility, environmental responsibility (Green Sanctuary), loans & grants, building safety, highway road signs, and more.
- Sample Office Procedures
Working with the Church Office Staff: Guidelines for Committee Chairs
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Last updated on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
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