The Transitions Team at Virtual General Assembly 2024

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns by writing to us at transitions@uua.org.

General Assembly Workshop

Register for General Assembly. Register Online.

Helpful Resources

• Settlement Handbook (PDF) for called/settled searches
• Transitional Ministry Handbook (PDF, 63 pages) for interim, developmental, and contract searches
• UUA/UUMA Recommended Ministerial Agreement (Word, 23 pages) for full-time called/settled ministries
• UUA/UUMA Recommended Ministerial Agreement (Word, 6 pages) for full-time interim ministries
• Congregations as Employers
• Compensation Consultants

Who We Are: Transitions Office Contacts

• Rev. Keith Kron, Transitions Director: kkron@uua.org
• Rev. Patrice Curtis, Transformational Interim Ministries Director: pcurtis@uua.org
• Christine Purcell, Regional Transitions Program Manager: cpurcell@uua.org
• Jan Gartner, Compensation and Staffing Practices Manager: jgartner@uua.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My congregation is preparing to enter the search process for a new minister, and we understand we need to fill out a congregational record. How do we access that?

A: The Transitions Office uses our new MinistrySearch system, which debuted in Spring 2018, to conduct all type of searches (called/settled, interim, developmental, and contract). To get started, congregational leaders should send an email to transitions@uua.org with their congregation’s full name, city, and state, and the name and email for your contact person. We will need to know the type of search, percent time, and start date in order to initiate the search.

To view opportunity listings for ministers, religious educators, musicians, and other congregational staff, please visit the MinistrySearch Jobs Board. To post a position on the jobs board, use the Job Board Listing Request form.

Q: Where we can we find a calendar for the Search Process?

A: Download the Timing and Calendars Spreadsheet (Excel).