Leader Resource

We model shared ministry, and create room for Spirit, by inviting individual volunteers to read, spontaneously, in worship.

Consulting, Publications and Connects for Congregational Finance staff and leaders.

Embezzlement from congregations is not unusual; it almost always occurs when one individual has been granted a high degree of trust with no safeguards.

Rarely can congregations pay for a full-blown audit of the church books by a CPA. An alternative is a review of the congregation’s cash management.

UU Congregations are churches, and exempt under U.S. Tax Law. There may be advantages to seeking 501(c)(3) such as sales tax exemption.

Financial reports help the finance committee and the board assess the financial health of the congregation so they can make adjustments or decisions as nee

A congregations’ income ebbs and flows, so it is a good idea to have some cash reserves that can help keep the bills paid in the summer.

Your operating budget helps your congregation live its mission in the world. How you allocate your resources reflects your values and goals.

A portion of the money in the church’s checking accounts may represent money that is held for specific restricted purposes.

It’s important to make sure the payroll is handled accurately and confidentially.