Important dates and milestones for interim ministers, search committees, and governing boards.

All searching congregations, searching ministers, and those who assist congregations and ministers in the search process covenant with one another for a fair and responsible search process.

After a negotiated or conflicted ministry ending, congregations are held in special care by UUA staff. Regional staff and the UUA Transitions Team will work with the congregation's leaders to reflect on what led to the troubled ending and what is needed, before making plans to move forward.

In situations where a UUA Fellowshipped minister cannot be found, UUA staff will work with a congregation to see if there might be local student ministers who are interested, eligible and available.

The speed of change in congregational life means that planning for the future needs to be nimble and adaptable. Static planning processes can no longer meet the needs of congregations or the pace of change.

Join Rev. Sara LaWall and Rev. Gretchen Haley to learn how they are approaching change in their congregations.

The MinistrySearch system is open to UU ministers in Fellowship (and in good standing) with the UUA. All ministers are encouraged to be members of the UU Ministers Association (UUMA). All ministers in search must follow the guidelines of the UUMA whether they are a member or not.Non-fellowshipped...

Things to consider as you begin to work on your search profile and discern your potential match with the congregations in search.

A quick reference listing the information and questions that are part of the ministerial record in the UUA's MinistrySearch system.

The UUA's ministry search process is open to UU ministers in Fellowship. Here you'll find advice that can help you navigate the search process.

This service will reflect on two contemporary stories about the intermingling of the sacred and the secular, inviting us to consider how we welcome mystery and wonder, within and beyond sanctuaries on Sunday morning.

Process is Primary! Compensation is about more than numbers. Your compensation policies and practices are a way of living your values. We include reminders here about process, local wage rates, changes in cost of living, ministerial salaries, and part-time positions.

UUA Recommended Salary Ranges by Geo Index (location) are provided for four congregational sizes at six job levels.

Each year, we update our salary program info. This page houses a record of changes in salary structure and other adjustments in recent years.

Our Recommended Salary Ranges are based on job levels, not specific job titles. Each job level is described by multiple characteristics.

Congregational Size Profiles begin with membership, but also take into account operating expenses and typical staffing. Our four size profiles contain some overlap.

Our Geo Index Listing adjusts recommended salaries to account for prevailing wage rates in a congregation's location.

The UUA offers a Congregational Salary Program as a service to congregational leaders. Our approach emphasizes process and values, with recommended salary ranges provided for six job levels in four congregational size profiles.

Setting salaries is about more than picking numbers. Let our list of policies and practices guide you in creating a salary program driven by process and values. Of the items listed below, what are you already doing well? Which practices might you work to incorporate next?

Join Deborah Pope-Lance in talking about patterns following misconduct and how leaders can help move their congregations toward healing and recovery.