Being Faithful: The Importance of Small Congregations

By Karen Brammer, Mark Bernstein, Patricia Infante, Andrea Perry Lerner

Inside a small congregation sanctuary, with about 50 chairs in foreground and a podium, table and piano in the background

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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” congregations. This training will focus on the common challenges and joys of small congregational life and will offer ideas and inspiration for enhancing the health and future direction of your congregation.

This training is free!

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