The Faith Lab Toolbox series contains videos, songs, activities and quotes on a variety of themes for you to draw from for consistent faith engagement with young UUs. This page is dedicated to the Care Groups Toolbox on creating communities of care.

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What is some of the inner work we need to do for the deep spiritual practice of inclusion?

Facilitators have the important roles of organizing, coordinating, behavior-modeling as well as being a participant in the group.

Most Small Group Ministry sessions have a similar format or pattern, with some variations. Here is an overview of a typical format with explanations.

How can your congregation be a good employer during the COVID-19 outbreak? Caring for staff is an opportunity to model your values and spirit for the congregation, to demonstrate the kindness, creativity, and interdependence that these days ask of us....

Trying to figure out how to talk about wearing masks in church? Here are some examples!

Widespread vaccination against COVID-19 makes our communities safer. How do we encourage vaccination with sensitivity and kindness?

Moving into summer and fall of 2021, we are moving towards reconnecting. And yet our volunteers and staff are exhausted. This six session series is provided by UUA staff to support this need whether used throughout the week or on Sunday mornings when staff and volunteers need a break.

From exercising regularly, sticking with spiritual disciplines, and enjoying hobbies, to reading for pleasure, getting enough sleep, and spending time with those we love, caring for ourselves is hardest precisely when we most need to do it. Throw in the limitations of physical...

Good communication habits and healthy boundaries between the laity and the minister make for a sustainable and resilient ministry!

A congregational board member called to ask what their church might do about their building. Like so many New England churches, theirs is old, labyrinthine, mostly inaccessible, and larger than they need now....

Even with the most thoughtfully constructed covenant, human beings may need reminders. Here are some tips to keep your small group on track.

“As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm right relationship as a reverential act. This affirmation is our covenantal act together as a non-creedal people. This is our religious history.” – Thandeka About Covenants A covenant is not a rule. It is not an obligation imposed on people by one or more...

Vibrant and vital Small Group Ministry depends on developing and maintaining healthy practices learned from the experiences of dozens of congregations: Clear Mission Faith development is a primary purpose of Small Group Ministry Developing deep listening and communication skills is another import...

How to Bring the Culture of Youth and Emerging Adult Ministry to Multigenerational Communities.

This video is a portion of the Conversations with Leaders: Dual Platform Future for All Ages webinar that was offered in April. In this video, Nancy Combs-Morgan, Mid-America Congregational Life Staff talks about inclusive congregations and how that needs to be the focus as we plan for the future.

This video is a portion of the Conversations with Leaders: Dual Platform Future for All Ages webinar that was offered in April. In this video, Annie Scott, Pacific Western Staff talks about the role of religious educators in planning for moving forward....

This video is a portion of the Conversations with Leaders: Dual Platform Future for All Ages webinar that was offered in April. In this video, Wren Bellavance-Grace, New England Congregational Life Staff, talks about trauma and how it impacts our congregations and returning to religious education...

This video is a portion of the Conversations with Leaders: Dual Platform Future for All Ages webinar that was offered in April. In this video, Patricia Infante, CER Staff in Lifespan Faith Development talks about conflict and how change and conflict are connected in our congregations. As our...