Create a team that’s ready to join together in a shared ministry approach! Goals include: Establish a collective philosophy for shared ministry; cultivate trust; name & acknowledge potential pitfalls to shared ministry; solidify a shared vision of ministry

Gain an understanding of identity as an ever-evolving process of human development which unfolds through the intersectionalities of heritage, cultures, values, rituals, and lived experiences and learn how this process unfolds across the lifespan.

Participants will develop a sense of the broad scope of Unitarian, Universalist, and Unitarian Universalist theology and become familiar with some of the theologians and thought leaders, historical and modern, who have contributed to Unitarian Universalist thought,

This module will recommend practices and present information for working with adult learners in a faith formation ministry.

Explore collaborative faith development for folks of all ages that feels more like play and helps us strengthen our relationship muscles.

“Leadership is people leading spiritual lives,” says Hilary Allen, a member of Congregational Life Staff in the New England Region. As practicing Unitarian Universalists, we have historically proclaimed that all have a role to play in creating the Beloved Community. But in times of stress and

Have you ever been in a conflicted situation and not known what to do? Have you ever wondered why you got so upset at that congregational meeting? Have you ever spent too long avoiding a painful issue?

Join us to develop skills for recruiting and equipping volunteers and nurturing their spiritual engagement and health.

The UU Whole Church Curriculum Development module will be offered for Sparks credit at Ferry Beach on July 11-17, 2026. The module will be led by Nao Bethea from the UUA Lifespan Faith Engagement team (MSW, CRE-LL ), and Adena Dannouf (CRE-AL).  Learning can happen in our UU communities at any…

What does it feel like to truly listen with your whole body? This workshop draws on techniques from improv, theater, interplay, and embodied empathy to explore interpersonal relationships. Participants will engage in embodied exercises and learn to lead them in their own contexts.

Let’s connect! Join with your peers to share ideas, strategies, questions, concerns, and to receive and offer support for the NER Quarterly Congregational Administrators Gathering on Thursday, September 24, 10:30 to 11:30am ET.

Let’s connect! Join with your small congregation neighbors in New England to share ideas, questions, concerns, and support on Thursday, October 8 from 7:00 to 8:30pm ET. This gathering is open to staff and leaders in NER UU congregations of about 120 members or less.