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The UUA has released the full data from the 2024 UUA Certification Report, and there is a lot to learn—and to celebrate! And we have good news to report this year: across our denomination, participation in religious education programs has grown by 16%.
Feature | By Lenore Bajare-Dukes | December 2, 2024 | From Better Together -
Over the past several weeks, the UUA has been sending emails with resources to congregations in response to the election results. We have compiled some of those resources here for you. This is by no means an exhaustive list but we hope it helps you find what you are looking for.Resources for...
Feature | By Central East Region of the UUA | November 25, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Building Community, Membership Growth & Outreach, Safe Congregations -
Well, we’re in the soup now. There’s nothing like a crisis to bring clarity about what is most essential. Over the last few weeks I’ve watched as my inbox overflowed with messages from our UU congregations and communities, our dedicated religious professionals, and our committed lay leaders.
Feature | By Alia Shinbrough | November 18, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Change & Conflict, Building Community -
What a week it’s been. I want to let you know that your team at the Central East Region is thinking of you and sending love.
Feature | By Central East Region of the UUA | November 11, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Building Community, UUA Districts & Regions -
Friends, this week is an uncertain one, and much is at stake. As we approach Election Day and beyond, how are you and your people sustaining your bodies, your spirits, your values, and your relationships to community?...
Feature | By Central East Region of the UUA | November 4, 2024 | From Better Together -
Summer Institute 2025 is please to announce that our theme speaker this year is Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford.
Feature | By Central East Region Summer Institute | October 28, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Youth Ministry, Faith Development, Family Programs -
And then Rev. Dr. Hall mentions the fifth grief stage of Acceptance and writes this vignette: Acceptance – Our church is changing. The religious landscape in our country is changing. I may not like all these changes. But it is the reality. We can only choose how we respond to this new reality.
Feature | By Megan Foley | October 21, 2024 | For Adults | From Better TogetherTagged as: Change & Conflict -
It is impossible to make a congregation 100% safe; however, there are steps that you can take to make your congregation safer while still creating a supportive space for learning, growth, and challenge as well as actively working for the inclusion and safety of all people.
Feature | By Beth Casebolt, Sana Saeed | October 7, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Building Safety, Child Safety, Financial Safety -
If you are like me, you watching the video, seeing the pictures and hearing the stories of the devastation of Hurricane Helene is heart breaking. Many of our fellow UU congregations are in the path and have been affected. Our Congregational Life staff are starting the process of reaching out to...
Leader Resource | By Beth Casebolt | September 30, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Finance for Congregations, Giving & Generosity -
While all churches often struggle with summer attendance and engagement, small congregations often find this to be a particular challenge. Here is an innovative way that two small congregations outside of Toledo, OH found to engage their members over the summer.
Congregational Story | By Central East Region of the UUA | September 23, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Multigenerational Faith Development, Family Programs