Social media is a great outreach tool for today's congregations, but congregational leaders need to be savvy about how to balance the open-source nature of today's interactive internet with the need to articulate a consistent message in alignment with your congregation's mission and vision...

Sacred Path created a ritual of commitment for the beginning of the "church year."

During budgeting and pledging time, there are often questions about the UUA Annual Program Fund (APF). Here are some talking points!

Let’s get new people immersed in Unitarian Universalism! But how do we know what will delight them? What they’ll find meaningful?

Because our congregations run on money, it's tempting to bring--along with it--assumptions about how money operates in other parts of our lives.  We go to work and we get a paycheck.  We pay the electric bill and the power company keeps our lights on. We pay at the first window...

We have many important entry-points for prospective Unitarian Universalists. Our literal front doors can be as important as our website.

Self-differentiated Leaders know who they are well enough that they also know where they stand, and what they will and will not do; they understand the necessity of boundaries, and work within the congregation to ensure that healthy boundaries are in place and are supported; they can be clear in ...

Ministerial compensation is quite confusing. What do congregations and clergy need to know about clergy taxes?

A guide for fellow white anti-racism activists who are overwhelmed by stories about racist violence.

An option for neighboring congregations who are struggling to maintain full-time staff, and/or can eliminate duplication of administrative work.

An option for congregations who are excited about entrepreneurial and other emerging forms of ministry but as a supporter or partner, not an innovator.

An option for congregations struggling to keep ministers because they can only offer part-time positions, or they want a team of ministers.

An option for congregations looking to expand their mission, extend their geographical reach, or help other UU communities thrive.

Explore models of sharing resources in service of Unitarian Universalism

As Unitarian Universalists (UUs), we believe that the sacred and the power of grace arises from the interdependent web of which we all are a part....

The phone rings. There is an anxious board president on the phone with a crisis on their hands. Perhaps their minister has fallen seriously ill, or there is a member who is regularly disrupting the Sunday worship service, or a registered sex offender has expressed interest in attending the church.

Much like preparing a meal for guests, planning and leading worship are acts of hospitality.

Across the country progressive school districts are sinking their money, time and resources into ‘green classrooms’. These outdoor learning spaces are living, breathing learning labs where educational standards are finding new life among butterfly, vegetable and rain gardens. Engagement and...

Tools for developing quality online content: shareable images, blogs, videos, and more

Congregational polity is not fundamentally about autonomy or protecting individuals from spiritual coercion. This understanding repels healthy people, weakens connections among churches, and perpetuates widespread suspicion about leadership....