How do we interact across difference in a way that promotes diversity, inclusion and equity in our congregations that builds deep relationship and an inviting congregational culture?

Volunteer considerations and strategies that will help to create a culture of generosity in your congregation or organization and therefore, sustainability.

Resources for religious educators, ministers and other congregational leaders to prevent and address violence, abuse, harassment, inappropriate behavior, and other threats to safety.

Develop a greater spiritual understanding of generosity, increased comfort in asking for money, and strategies for a successful pledge campaign, planned giving, etc.

The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is a tool for assessing and growing your multicultural competency, based in the Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC). The IDI begins with individual questionnaires, followed by one or more group workshops with a consultant as well as one-to-one...

Does your congregation have fewer than 100 members? Do your leaders burn out quickly? Do you get first time visitors but not many repeat visitors?  This training is for you!

Looking at membership as a spectrum: From fostering a culture of connection to belonging, then to integration and eventually leadership.

Community Organizing Tools and Tips for Interconnection and Impact.

Mother Teresa wrote, “Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” More than two thirds of Unitarian Universalist Churches have fewer than 150 members. In many ways, the future of our faith rests in the continued strength and vitality of these “small”...

In this 6-part training, the UUA Outreach team offers tips, tools and exercises to help extend the outreach of your congregation!

Generous givers like a clear message about your mission within a culture of relationship-building. Make stewardship an organic part of membership.

Do you write content for a Unitarian Universalist (UU) website? Would you like to make your pages clearer, more helpful, and more engaging? Based on usability research, Rev. Susanne Intriligator developed these videos to help you craft effective webpages.

This model gives a general picture of progression in a congregation’s transition to a "stewardship culture" away from a "fundraising" mindset.

Changing your congregation's culture from a focus on money and fundraising to a culture of stewardship and generosity takes time and intention. Here are some sample activities spread out over a four year cycle.

The authors share their stories of how they started Covenant Groups in their congregations.

Information on planning your first few meeting sessions, choosing focus readings, and finding additional ways to connect, serve, and build relationship.

Small Group Ministry meetings tend to have a standard format that promotes both relationship-building and faith development.

8-12 people covenant to meet regularly over several months in order to build relationships, grow spiritually, and provide service to the congregation and community.

The leader’s role is to tend to the group's covenant and to direct the group conversation without taking it over.

The covenant group model has an excellent track record for use in young adult and campus groups. Here is everything you need to know to get started!