Are you a minister doing (or considering) interim or developmental work with a congregation? This page is for you! Along with these resources and links, your UUA Transitions team is available for questions or as thought partners.
Specialized Training for Transitional Ministers
We strongly encourage ministers in their first transitional ministry (interim, contract, or developmental) to enroll in the UUA/Interim Ministry Network’s Year-Long Transitions Ministry Training (YLTMT) training, offered annually mid-August through mid-May. Learn more:
Year-Long Transitions Ministry Training
The training runs August through May, and includes an in-person week-long meeting in October. Space is limited.
Quick Links for Transitional Ministers
Contract Ministry
Interim Ministry
Important Note: In the second year (or final) of Interim Ministry, when the settled search team is preparing for the search, the search team should have the congregation engage with the Break Barriers, Build Beliefs (B4) workshop.
Developmental Ministry
Are interested in virtual/hybrid/short-term or part-time ministry? We would like you to help us help congregations find you. Please update your Ministerial Record per these instructions (PDF). If you have questions, email to transitions@uua.org. (Posted: June 13, 2024)
Additional Resources for Transitional Ministers
*Email transitions@uua.org for invitation.
- * Transitional Ministers Email List
For active and retired transitions ministers. Email transitions@uua.org for more information. - Transitional Ministers Chapter
You must be logged in to the UUMA website. - * Collegial Monthly Gathering
Interim ministers currently meet monthly for collegiality. Email transitions@uua.org to request the Zoom link. - * Transitional Ministers Chapter Retreat: Collegiality and Continuing Education
This week-long seminar is under the auspices of the Executive Team leadership of the UUMA Transition Minister’s chapter. Led by the Exec team, it is co-planned and -organized the UUA Transitions Office, and the Transformational Interim Ministries Director. The seminar typically takes place the third week of April, followed by the opening of the interim minister search season. All are welcome; you do not need to be a transitional minister to attend. If you are considering transitional ministry, you have an opportunity to learn more and meet colleagues. - TRUUsT (Transgender Religious professional UUs Together)
TRUUsT’s mission is to advocate for the gifts, safety, liberation, and leadership of trans religious professionals in Unitarian Universalist ministries and institutions.
In the InterimStrategies for Interim Ministers and Congregations, Second Edition
Now in its second edition, this practical and insightful volume provides a road map for a transformative and fulfilling interim period.
If you have questions please send an email to transitions@uua.org, which reaches all team members.
