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Congregational leaders wanting to keep up with changes and proposed changes within the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) should know of the effort underway to create transparency in the actions of committees, commissions, and task forces, as well as the UUA Board of Trustees....
By Donald E. Skinner | December 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Communication, Congregational Administration, Disability & Accessibility, Governance for Congregations -
Tandi Rogers Koerger, program specialist for the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA's) Pacific Northwest District, developed a list of "Thirteen Steps to Start Your Church Year Strong." Here are a few of them....
By Donald E. Skinner | December 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Facilities Management, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Membership Growth & Outreach -
Editor's Note: In the previous issue we reported on a "Mystery Worshipper" program operated by one UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association) district. In this issue a president of one of our congregations reports his experience visiting another UU (Unitarian Universalist) congregation.
By Donald E. Skinner | December 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Music in Worship, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Membership Growth & Outreach -
When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast in 2005 the folks at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge (354 members) became full-time caregivers. They not only provided nonstop aid to evacuees, they served as a clearinghouse for hundreds of volunteers from out of the area....
By Donald E. Skinner | December 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Conflict Management in Congregations, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
Carolyn Burleigh is always looking for ways to get First Unitarian Church of Portland's various ministries into newspapers or onto radio and television. As director of communications and public witness for the Oregon church (1,095), it's part of her job to gain visibility for the congregation....
By Donald E. Skinner | December 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Communication, Membership Growth & Outreach -
Q. A 16-year-old girl whose parents do not attend our church is attending our Exploring Membership class....
By Donald E. Skinner | September 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Membership in Congregations, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Safe Congregations -
Q. I've heard that if the sanctuary or meeting hall is too full on Sunday morning it will discourage growth. Is that true? At what point does that occur? A. Church consultants often use the figure of 85 percent, says Rev. Bob Hill, district e xecutive of the Unitarian Universalist Association's...
By Donald E. Skinner | September 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Membership in Congregations, Membership Growth & Outreach -
All of us are welcoming. Right? Visitors come on Sunday morning, and as soon as they step in the door they feel the love, not only from the official greeters, but from everyone else....
By Donald E. Skinner | September 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Facilities Management, Membership in Congregations, Disability & Accessibility, Governance for Congregations -
When we sing an African-American spiritual during worship does that act honor another culture or is it cultural misappropriation? Can we hold a Seder if we’re not Jewish? Can our children make Native American dream catchers in religious education classes? As Unitarian Universalists we take pride...
By Donald E. Skinner | September 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Music in Worship, Racial Justice & Multicultural Ministries, Safe Congregations -
When a congregation on the east coast had to decide whether to sell its former parsonage, a beloved old building that needed lots of work, the process began painfully. An emotional congregational meeting ensued when members were asked to vote, without being given the skills to negotiate strong...
By Donald E. Skinner | September 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Conflict Management in Congregations, Professional Misconduct, Leadership Development