News in the Central East Region

The Central East Region is pleased to announce the Rev. Sunshine J. Wolfe will join our staff team as Congregational Life Staff starting August 6, 2018. We'll be making adjustments to who is managing which programs and some primary contacts may be shifted as Sunshine joins our...

“Now is the accepted time, not tomorrow, not some more convenient season.  (W.E.B. DuBois) For me, now is the accepted time and the appropriate season to retire from my work with the Central East Region as a congregational life consultant as of April 15, 2018.  This...

The UU Church of Amherst in Williamsville, NY is now accepting applications for a half-time "Director of Community Faith Development". Details on the position can be found at the UU Amherst website. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2018.

Featured Resource: General Assembly 2018: All Are Called Interested in attending General Assembly this year? Registration, housing requests and financial aid applications opened on March 1. Grounded in a deep belief that we are all prophets, Unitarian Universalists ask, “...

One of the joys of serving Unitarian Universalism as a member of the Central East Regional Staff has been the commitment of the leadership of the Unitarian Universalist Association and the members of our congregations to my also serving as a Chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserves....

The UU Congregation of Rockville seeks a Director of Religious Education lead our Children and Youth Programs with creativity and collaboration and to serve the mission and vision of the congregation. This is a 40-hour week position requiring a BA degree, teaching...

Following a year of experimentation and discernment, the UU Congregation of Binghamton has decided to put a higher priority on more innovative faith development time. They envision the Director of Family Ministry as a leader who will partner with the Minister and Family Ministry...

The Religious Education program of the Oberlin UU Fellowship is hiring a part-time youth advisor to be paid a $1000 yearly stipend, paid monthly. You can learn more about the congregation at their website at ouuf.org. Read the online posting. Goal: To create and support an...

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Queens is a small congregation located in Flushing, New York. The congregation celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008. Though small, the members are passionate, enthusiastic and welcoming. We are seeking a dynamic minister with...

The Central East Region is hiring an Interim Field Staff position. This position has been created to cover the congregational responsibilities of a regular member of the staff on a year’s leave from the UUA. This assignment is for one year only. It is anticipated that the job...

Featured Resource: CER Resource Pages The Central East Region announces a new addition to our website - Resource Pages by Topic. We know our congregations are looking for resources. And to help you find them we've created these pages on a variety of topics relating to...

The UU Congregation of Monclair is hiring a full time Director of Family Ministries. Under the supervision of Co-Minister Scott Sammler-Michael, the Director of Family Ministries (DFM) will provide leadership for the Family Ministry for all ages, with a focus on the...

Featured Resource: 30 Days of Love & Side With Love Name Change Standing on the Side of Love changes their name to Side with Love. Watch this video and read their webpage to find out why and get answers to frequently asked questions. Thirty Days of Love 2018 is being...

Featured Resource: Faithify.org DO YOU FAITHIFY? Have you heard about FAITHIFY, the UU crowdfunding platform? This program is designed to match UU based programs and UU funders with each other, making it easier for you to find projects that reflect your values and...

Featured Resource: Common Read for 2017-18 A Common Read invites participants to read and discuss the same book in a given period of time. A Common Read can build community in our congregations and our movement by giving diverse people a shared experience, shared language,...

Featured Resource: inSpirit - the UUA Bookstore The UUA bookstore - inSpirit - is a one stop shop for books, resources, clothing and other unique UU themed items. Here you can find Beacon and Skinner House books in addition to others, UUA curricula, pamphlets for your...

Featured Resource: UUWhiteSupremacyTeachIn In the last few weeks, Unitarian Universalists have responded alongside interfaith and activist partners with love and resistance to overt white supremacists in Charlottesville and across the country. In April, May, and June, 682 of...

The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County was honored to be the recipient of the Reading Branch NAACP's 2017 Community Impact Award at the 30th Annual Freedom Fund Gala.  Rev. Dr. Aaron Wilford, Jr., PA Commission on African American Affairs, delivered the...

Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church was selected by the planning team for this year's Celebration of Caring as the outstanding congregation of the year! Based on AUUCs commitment to social justice in the Northside of Pittsburgh including work on shelter meal, food pantry...

Featured Resource: UU Leadership Institute Leadership Training is essential for all congregational leaders. In the past that meant a week away from home at a costly event. Now we offer an alternative - Leadership School online, on your schedule. In order to help...