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Small congregations offer intimacy and inclusion, but can sometimes feel exclusive to newcomers. How might you bridge that divide?Webinar | By Megan Foley | October 30, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Hospitality, Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in Congregations, Small Congregations -
This webinar was created for new and reforming Committees on Ministry.Webinar | By Kathy McGowan | October 8, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant, Shared Ministry Teams -
With unfortunate regularity, we hear heart-breaking stories of how honest and important debates in congregational life descend into nasty fights. Often, those in congregations where this happens express bewilderment that a fight could erupt. I too am bewildered, but my bewilderment is different....By Ian Evison, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | September 25, 2017 | From LeaderLab -
This 3-part webinar is a primer in what it means to serve on a Congregational Board, how healthy Boards function, and what are ways your congregation can function better.Webinar | By David Pyle, Beth Casebolt, Central East Region of the UUA | September 21, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governing Boards -
How often do you introduce spiritual practice when your youth gather? Make every effort to ensure that gathering of your young ones taps into the spirit.Activity | By Eric Dew Bliss | September 18, 2017 (reviewed April 2025) | For Youth, Emerging Adults (18-24) | From Youth MinistryTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism -
Larry Ladd shares his wisdom from years of consulting with not-for-profit boards.Video | By Larry Ladd | September 15, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Bylaws & Policies, Governing Boards -
Congregational boards hold the authority and responsibility for the congregation as an institution, as designated in the bylaws.Leader Resource | By Renee Ruchotzke, Larry Ladd | September 15, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governing Boards -
Congregational leaders today are facing challenges that have no easy answers or quick fixes. Developing practices that enable the congregation to use its collective wisdom to experiment with different ideas and approaches....Leader Resource | By Renee Ruchotzke | September 13, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Change & Conflict, Leadership Development -
Become more informed about and more comfortable with neuro-diversity (autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc) so that we can more fully live into a practice of radical welcome. With Linette Lowe(2015).Webinar | By MidAmerica Region of the UUA | September 1, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Disability & Accessibility, Healthy Behavior, Hospitality -
Learn how to provide paths to leadership in your congregation,to identify potential leaders and to equip them for service in your congregation. (2016).Webinar | By Renee Ruchotzke, Central East Region of the UUA | September 1, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Leadership Development, Membership in Congregations, Shared Ministry Teams -
Faith traditions are all in a time of transition and the UU faith is no exception. As we struggle to consider what our faith will look like in the world of congregations and beyond, let us come together to consider some new perspectives on the traditional ideas of membership. In this webinar, we...Webinar | By Marie Luna, Tandi Rogers | September 1, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in Congregations, Path to Leadership -
The opportunity is great in our congregations for rumors, miscommunication, gossip and, of course, conflict. Examine the barriers to open communication processes and will explore ways in which lay and ministerial leaders can open up channels of communication and create transparent systems where...Webinar | By Mark Bernstein, Central East Region of the UUA | August 31, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Covenant, Healthy Behavior -
The purpose of the church is not to keep its structures in place. The purpose of the church is to be the institutional incarnation of Love on earth. And it grows organically out of the needs of the people who are transforming the world through active and fearless creation of love and justice.By Natalie Briscoe | June 15, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Families & Faith Development -
Smooth and efficient meetings require planning, structure, transparency and practice! It takes a lot of practice to be a good facilitator. Even more importantly, good facilitators don't go it alone--they ask other leaders to take on different roles to keep the meeting on schedule and on topic.Leader Resource | By Renee Ruchotzke | June 7, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Effective Meetings, Governing Boards -
In many congregations, meetings are considered a necessary evil. It doesn't have to be that way. Learn spiritual and practical ideas for running efficient, effective and faith-based meetingsWebinar | By Mark Bernstein, Central East Region of the UUA | June 7, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Effective Meetings, Governing Boards -
Learn how to tell a story that a multigenerational audience will enjoy and remember! Learn storytelling structures and techniques, basic mime skills, memorization tips, and how to project.Webinar | By Central East Region of the UUA | June 7, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Multigenerational Faith Development, Shared Ministry Teams, Worship -
A brief overview of how to budget for ministry. For more detailed information visit the UUA Office of Church Staff Finances or download Ministerial Compensation 101: A Basic Primer (PDF).Video | By Renee Ruchotzke, UUA Church Staff Finances | June 2, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Benefits & Compensation for Congregations, Support for Ministers -
Learn how triangulated communication increases unhealthy conflict in congregations, and how to avoid and untangle triangulated conversations. Pacific Western Region (2016).Webinar | By James Kubal-Komoto, Pacific Western Region of the UUA | June 2, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Competencies for Leadership, Healthy Behavior -
Learn from Rev. Julie Taylor, a member of the UU Trauma Response Ministry, and Rev. Lisa Presley, MidAmerica Staff person and responder, as they discuss what a congregation can, and should do, to prepare themselves for disasters, whether natural or human caused.Webinar | By Lisa Presley, Jules Taylor, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | April 14, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Safely Staffing Your Congregations, Trauma Response -
Does your congregation have fewer than 100 members? Do your leaders burn out quickly? Do you get first time visitors but not many repeat visitors? This training is for you!Training | By Megan Foley | April 12, 2017 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & Outreach, Small Congregations