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Facilitators have the important roles of organizing, coordinating, behavior-modeling as well as being a participant in the group.Webinar | September 24, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
Most Small Group Ministry sessions have a similar format or pattern, with some variations. Here is an overview of a typical format with explanations.September 20, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
Even with the most thoughtfully constructed covenant, human beings may need reminders. Here are some tips to keep your small group on track.July 16, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
“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...By Barbara Child | July 16, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
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...July 16, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
Think about the different needs of both the in-person and online participant when meeting in small groups.March 18, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Hospitality -
Build your experience in having deep conversation in a virtual format utilizing Circle Process. If you are leading any kind of virtual group discussion, this webinar is for you! Presented by Nancy Combs-Morgan and Phil LundWebinar | By Nancy Combs-Morgan, Phillip Lund, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | May 21, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
Moving meaningful small group interactions such as covenant groups or chalice circles, to an online format will require intentionality. Here are some practices to get you started.Video | By Phillip Lund | May 15, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
This webinar is designed for small congregations that are new to using the Zoom meeting platform for virtual worship and other church activities. Together we go over the basics of Zoom and look through the contents of the "Guide to Streaming Sunday Services, Meetings, and Classes" webpage at...Webinar | By Phillip Lund, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | April 9, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Trauma and Disaster Response, Small Congregations -
Recently we have heard people say “we will have to cancel our covenant groups.” Not so! Small groups of all kinds can still meet online. Covenant groups can continue, as can a variety of new congregational online groups – art groups, game groups, story groups. Watch to explore how your...Webinar | By Phillip Lund, Sharon Dittmar, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | April 9, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Trauma and Disaster Response -
Just because we're social distancing doesn't mean we can't have fun! This webinar gives you all the information you need to host a Virtual Game Night for your congregation. Topics include: using Zoom video conferencing features like polling and break out rooms and the best games to play online.Webinar | By Phillip Lund, Sharon Dittmar, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | April 9, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Trauma and Disaster Response -
What spiritual practices are available to help us grow our resilience and point us towards collective liberation? Learn about the four-point Spiral from the Work That Reconnects (WTR).By Karen G. Johnston | March 27, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Nourishing the Spirit
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Physical distancing doesn't have to mean social isolation. Here are some creative ways to provide pastoral care in a time of physical distancing.March 16, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Pastoral Care, Trauma and Disaster Response -
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 -
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 -
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 -
We will look at a number of theme-based church models and discuss how we can tweak those models to fit our own settings. Our focus will be practical, not just theoretical.Webinar | By Scott Tayler | May 17, 2015 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Worship -
Why should congregations consider theme-based ministry (TBM)? Depth, Community, Collaboration, and Resilience!Webinar | By Scott Tayler, Sheila Schuh | February 8, 2015 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Worship -
Small Group Ministry can provide the lifeblood for a congregation. Here are tips and tools to start or renew your program and train your facilitators.Webinar | July 9, 2010 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry -
Help your members and friends build personal connections in an atmosphere of mutual trust.Audio Recording | June 23, 2005 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry