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As religious educators wrestle with the shifting trend towards “family ministry,” many congregations are seeking resources and concrete examples of what’s working. We’ll look at two congregations that have committed to a version of the “Family Ministry” model and some of the specific...Webinar | By Patricia Infante | November 9, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Families & Faith Development, Faith Development -
A Canvass Conversation with Reverend Christina Leone-Tracy, Senior Minister at Fox Valley UU Fellowship in Appleton, Wisconsin. Last year, the congregation put a new emphasis on giving as a spiritual practice and had a "reverse offering" with excellent results. ...Webinar | By MidAmerica Region of the UUA | November 5, 2018 | For Adults | From LeaderLabTagged as: Stewardship for Congregations, Giving & Generosity -
Question our assumptions, include everyone, and choose how we decide.Webinar | By Lisa Presley, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | November 1, 2018 | For Adults | From LeaderLabTagged as: Competencies for Leadership, Effective Meetings -
To welcome newcomers, we must increase the relational capacity of our ministry.Webinar | By Peter Bowden, Unitarian Universalist Association of Membership Professionals , MidAmerica Region of the UUA | November 1, 2018 | For Adults | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Membership in Congregations -
What a congregation can, and should do, to prepare themselves for disasters.Webinar | By Julie Taylor, Lisa Presley, MidAmerica Region of the UUA, UU Trauma Response Ministry | October 29, 2018 | For Adults | From LeaderLabTagged as: Crisis Planning in Congregations, Trauma and Disaster Response -
Explore how you can improve the function of your Committee on Ministry. IDEA 1: C.O.M. is an AGENT OF THE ENTIRE CONGREGATIONWebinar | By Barbara Child, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | October 29, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Shared Ministry Teams -
Have you ever wondered how to create a covenant for a group, committee, or between two people?Webinar | By Sharon Dittmar, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | October 26, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
"Green burial" is becoming more and more popular in America as people who have lived a life of environmental awareness and activismWebinar | By MidAmerica Region of the UUA | October 24, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Climate & Environmental Justice -
Learn how to avoid some common mistakes so you can make the most of your covenant.Webinar | By Mark Bernstein, MidAmerica Region of the UUA, Unitarian Universalist Association of Membership Professionals | October 19, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
Draw from wisdom of non-faith-based organizing and activism, and examine how these tools can be powerfully and relevantly translated into the congregational contextWebinar | By Ashley Horan, Pastor Danny Givens, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | October 19, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Social Justice -
How do our UU congregations move from charity approach to social justice to solidarity approach? What does that mean, anyway?Webinar | By MidAmerica Region of the UUA, Ashley Horan | October 19, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Congregations in Partnership, Social Justice -
From a young age, our children and youth are learning what being a Unitarian Universalist means—not just in theory, but in practice. In this webinar, we will talk with experts in the field of religious education and faith development about how justice-making can be a primary pedagogical tool and...Webinar | By Ashley Horan, Pastor Danny Givens, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | October 19, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Children's Faith Development, Middle School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Social Justice
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This is the 6th in a series of webinars on social justice created in partnership between Minnesota UU Social Justice Advocacy and the MidAmerica Region. Learn how to help your congregation be both resilient and grounded in your social justice work.Webinar | By MidAmerica Region of the UUA | October 19, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Social Justice -
A supportive board is essential for a successful stewardship campaign. This overview helps congregational boards understand what is needed.Webinar | By William Clontz, Southern Region of the UUA, Stewardship for Us | October 4, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governing Boards, Stewardship for Congregations -
This recorded workshop explores evolving alternatives and additions to the traditional pledge drive stewardship model, designed to reduce anxiety, energize volunteers, and engage those who are not typical pledgers. Case studies will be used to spark new ideas.Webinar | By Central East Region of the UUA | October 3, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Stewardship for Congregations -
A workshop to explore ideas and approaches for strengthening stewardship in congregations experiencing ministerial transition. Presented by Rev. Roberta Finkelstein, Andrea Lerner and Barry Finkelstein.Webinar | By Barry Finklestein, Andrea Perry Lerner | October 3, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Stewardship for Congregations, General Assembly -
Opening our doors to people of all abilities is the less talked about test of inclusion in our congregations. This webinar discusses “disability etiquette” and explores the many ways in which our congregations can be more accessible and more welcoming to people with a variety of disabilities.Webinar | By Mark Bernstein, Unitarian Universalist Association of Membership Professionals , MidAmerica Region of the UUA | October 3, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Hospitality, Disability & Accessibility -
A sea-change is happening in American religion, and spiritual needs have only grown more intense. Take home tools to attract new people, successfully integrate them into community, and nourish their faith for the long haul.Webinar | By Tandi Rogers, Sarah Gibb Millspaugh | July 5, 2018 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & Outreach -
The power of money in our own lives often goes unexamined. This plays out in our congregations in all sorts of ways. What would it mean to your congregation to be able to talk about money in ways that are life-giving and healing?Webinar | By Jan Christian, Kay Crider | May 30, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership in Congregations, Stewardship for Congregations, Finance for Congregations -
These 2 videos (about 20 minutes each) were created especially for those who are new to staff team leadership and supervision.Webinar | By Jan Gartner | February 21, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Staffing & Supervision