Partnership Support Resources
Fiscal Sponsorship
Small Covenanted Communities, new Congregations and new Microsites usually need a partner or home congregation to act as Fiscal Sponsor. In essence the fiscal sponsor serves as the administrative "home" of the new group. Charitable contributions are given to the fiscal sponsor, which then grants them to support the new group. What this means for a new Microsite or Covenanted Community can be found in the literature and resources on the website of the the Council of Non-Profits.
Soul Matters Sharing Circle
Soul Matters Sharing Circle is a group of over 150 Unitarian Universalist congregations who follow the same monthly worship themes so we can more easily share small group material, as well as worship, sermon, music and children’s religious education resources. Sharing resources helps us avoid duplicative work and frees us for other ministry. However, the greatest gift is deeper connection.
Touchstones Journal Worship Resources
Center For Congregations Website of Additional Resources
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Additional Resources
- 8 Characterstics of Adaptive, Innovative Leaders by Vibrant Faith
- Congregations Struggle with Attendance, by Insights into Religion - the landscape; you’re not alone
- Assessment Tool from the Episcopal Church (PDF)
- The Local Church: Discrete Group or Network? By Duke Divinity