Governance Help
Part of Partnership Portal
Governance is a form of facilitation: these resources include board foundations, governance models, and how to effectively use your policies and procedures.
Explore Congregational Governance Models and Tools
Effective Congregational Governance Organizing for Mission and Ministry
How members of a congregation make decisions together reflects on who they are and what they believe. Whose voices are heard? Who is included in discussions? Is there room for quieter voices? Is time given for reflection and inclusion?
A Guide to Creating a Board Policies
No matter the size of your congregation, policies can help to build institutional memory and structure, but can have the flexibility to be changed when needed.
Train Your Board Members
UU Board Foundations
Take this training together to develop your relationships, common language and practices for you as a team and discerning body of the congregation.
The Strategic UU Board
By Congregational Life
This “next level” training for boards goes into its roles as fiduciary agents, spiritual leaders, strategic thinkers, and change agents.
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Connect with Your UUA Regional Staff
Facing a transition, seeing a conflict, or celebrating an achievement? Your UUA primary contacts are here to companion, coach, and consult!