Cohort Details

Change is a constant: in everyday life and in the life of congregations. An affirming relationship with change involves a willingness to take creative and innovative risks in addressing shifting circumstances.

A cohort of UU leaders – Changemakers – making changes in areas of congregational/communal life have been meeting to reflect on the nature of change and change leadership. Now, we invite all UU leaders to join in the conversation!

A Day of Exploration, November 15, 2025 – Open to All Leaders of UU Congregations/Communities

TIMES: 2pm Eastern / 1pm Central / Noon Mountain / 11am Pacific (8am Hawaii/10am Alaska)

DURATION: 4 hours

We are bringing UU leaders together for a half-day event to foster conversations about doing change work in our congregations and communities. Members of the Normalizing Change cohort will present their learnings and Stories of Change. Cohort members and facilitators will also reflect on theories of change and what sustains and supports changemakers.

The day will include presentations from changemakers, conversations among participants, learnings from facilitators, and next steps for your own change work and leadership in your community.
We know, in these times, our cup can feel empty. This day will refill your cup with energy, examples, connections, resources, and encouragement for the life-saving work of our faith.Please join us by registering here. Registration is free, but required. Please register by 1pm ET on Saturday, November 15th.

Find out more information about the Meet The Moment Fall wave cohorts on this page.

Facilitators

• Jessica York (Director of Congregational Life)
• Natalie Briscoe (Lead, Southern Region)
• Rev. Dr. Matthew Johnson (Congregational Life Consultant, MidAmerica Region, UUA
• Connie Goodbread, Hope for Us Conflict Engagement Team Director
• Paula Cole Jones, Congregational Life Consultant, Central East Region

What to expect

On Saturday, you will hear from leaders about their experience actively working towards change in their congregations. You will experience their similar challenges and opportunities and have time to reflect upon how their stories can enrich your own learning around the nature of change. The work of transforming is often not easy. It becomes more normal as we explore theories of change and share how our experiences relate to the experiences of others in our rapidly evolving world. Agenda.

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