Faith traditions are all in a time of transition and the UU faith is no exception. As we struggle to consider what Unitarian Universalist faith will look like in the world of congregations and beyond let us come together to consider some new perspectives on the traditional ideas of membership.
In this class we will expand upon the idea of a faith tradition that looks beyond the goal of increasing membership to a considering together what a full Spectrum of Engagement in our UU Faith might look like. This spectrum was first presented at GA 2015 by Carey McDonald, Marie Blohowiak, and Lori Emison Clair.
Fostering a Culture of Connection
- Membership as Ministry
- Welcoming the Stranger – Greeting as a spiritual practice
- Pathway from Visitor to Community Member
- Building a Community of Engagement
Creating a Culture of Belonging
- Fostering connections among all
- Program Development
- Group Management/ Support (Affinity Groups)
Striving for Integration and Leadership
- Engagement Tracking
- Retention
Training fee: $15 per participant
Take the Membership Engagement Training
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