Part of Partnership Portal
Pastoral Care is a ministry of listening and companioning, either one-on-one, or in groups.
Having a good small group ministry program can help take the pressure off the pastoral care team for companionship while — at the same time — embodying UU values. Group leaders can let the Pastoral Care Team know when a member is in need of additional pastoral care.
Form and Train a Lay Spiritual Care Team
Lay Spiritual Care Training
Companioning one another spiritually is one of the most important ministries of a faith community. This two-part training has been created for non-ordained congregational leaders.
How to Quickly Build a Lay Pastoral Care Network
The COVID-19 pandemic has arrived, and you can barely keep up with the emotional, spiritual, and health needs of your community. Either you didn’t have a strong network of lay pastoral care in place before, or the core of your network is over 60 and self-isolating… Suddenly, you find you have to…
Learn to Care for One Another without A Minister
Pastoral Care Essentials for Lay-Led Congregations
Lay pastoral care expands the caring ministry of your congregation, and enables leaders to deepen their faith development and spiritual leadership.
Small Group Ministry Can Be Community Care
Tools and Training for Small Group MinistryTools and Training
Small Group Ministry can provide the lifeblood for a congregation. Here are tips and tools to start or renew your program and train your facilitators.
We Can Be Your Thought Partners!
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!