Guides co-create programming, worship, and activities in the EA space that are grounded in Unitarian Universalism and the needs of EA attendees. Guides are asked to attend planning meetings and an orientation, and communicate regularly with other Guides and UUA staff. This is a great opportunity to

Use our extensive Lifespan Faith Development resources to start or revitalize a program, train teachers, find a lesson plan, or a whole curriculum!

The UUA has been on a journey of institutional change to create a faith that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The 2020 report Widening the Circle of Concern provided a roadmap for personal, congregational, and institutional transformation. Here are resources for your own journey.

How might we live into being accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values -- pluralism, generosity, interdependence, equity, justice, and transformation -- through the spiritual discipline of Love.

Along with worship, lifespan faith development (also called religious education) is essential to the mission of our UU congregations. Here is the link to our main webpage, plus links to initiatives endorsed by the UUA's General Assembly.

Does your leadership role entail responsibilities related to supporting staff or budgeting for staff? The UUA Office of Church Staff Finances has a wealth of personnel-related resources available.

Resources for congregations to prevent and address issues pertaining to the safety of our people (staff, volunteers, leaders, congregants, guests, children, youth, vulnerable adults, etc.), places (congregational buildings, grounds, campus, etc.), and things (finances, data, property, etc.).

The Trump policy allowing raids in houses of worship violates the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the lawsuit argues.

Trainings, consultants, and resources for your annual stewardship campaign, endowment, and planned giving such as legacy gifts and bequests.

Every leader needs basic skills such as communication, systems thinking, spiritual grounding and an understanding of the dynamics of conflict. Effective Leadership Development teams focus on recruiting and relationship building.

Governance is a form of facilitation: these resources include board foundations, governance models, and how to effectively use your policies and procedures.

Need help with managing the fiduciary responsibilities of the congregation? Find guidance on governance and safety, training for board members, and tips and tools for fundraising, including stewardship and legacy giving.

These resources include frameworks, starting points, tips and tools to help your congregation serve its mission in today's environment of virtual and in-person connection.

It can be complicated to sort out what you have permission to use in worship, what you don't, and how to get the permission. We can help!

Find readings & prayers, receive weekly inspiration, and/or train your worship team.

Need help finding readings, supporting your livestreaming and other inclusive technologies, or how to navigate copyright law as you plan your worship services?

Pastoral Care is a ministry of listening and companioning, either one-on-one, or in groups. Having a good small group ministry program can help take the pressure off the pastoral care team for companionship .

Is your congregation stagnant, or in decline? Congregations, like any living systems, have a natural life cycle. Find framing and tools for renewal!

Conflicts actually present great opportunities for building community by renewing covenants, recommitting to values, and clarifying our shared purpose.