This broad-brush overview lays out the practical and technical steps involved in dissolving a congregation, both as a legal entity and as a member congregation of the UUA.

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...

UU Artists share flowers, tiles, bookmarks, and posters with inspirational quotes that you can use in your communications and classrooms.

The following resources were created as the Article 2 process and conversation has evolved. Some language below may have changed since its creation. Please check the resources below for needs for adaptation to reflect the current state of the Article 2...

Curricula, stories, activities, games, created and shared by Religious Educators in the spirit of creative interchange, group learning, and emerging practices. Does your congregation have something that is working well? Please reach out!

What is the purpose of sabbaticals? How do they help the congregation and its ministry? This manifesto breaks down the benefits and costs of sabbaticals.

It can be hard to maintain a level of staffing that meets your needs, fits your budget, and reflects your values. We offer resources and guidance.

Worker classification is an important legal matter. Learn to determine which of your workers must be treated as employees versus who might be an independent contractor. Know the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and whether each of your employees is nonexempt or exempt.

Your directory or online membership database is a powerful connection tool for your members and friends. But it also has the potential to be misused or abused.

Safety policies help to prevent interpersonal harm as well as safeguards for your assets such as money and building.

While the requirements for membership are in your bylaws, you also need policies ithat define participation, financial support, etc.

If your congregation experiences a crisis, You will often finds yourself dealing with local media along withe the crisis at hand. The tips below will help guide you in how and what to communicate.

When your congregation is developing or revisiting "guiding documents" for leaders that are endorsed by the congregation as a whole (e.g. mission, vision, covenant, bylaws, strategic plan), you will want to have an effective and inclusive process that makes space for creative ideas to emerge.

For congregations that own a parsonage, consider the possibilities as well as implications for structuring a ministerial agreement.

As UU congregations are increasingly being targeted by right-wing hate, all of our congregations should be prepared to respond to threats with skill and courage while also remaining grounded in our values.

Boards may find that delegating part of their fiduciary work to committees (e.g. safety, finance, personnel) and/or task forces helps to free them up for more strategic work.

Personnel Committees don't hire, manage or supervise staff. Instead they advise the board and the senior minister on best practices.

Policies and procedures are a way of telling future boards “this is our best thinking and guidance on this subject.” 

Bylaws guide the congregation’s board in governing by articulating board structure and key fiduciary committees and processes for key decision-making.

One of the most important keys to congregational health and vitality--along with a clear purpose--is a cohesive leadership team.