Make joining more accessible and inclusive by allowing potential new members to find their own way to membership.

In churches with fewer than 30 members, keep your policies simple and practical.

Hear the story of how UU 2030 Young Adult Ministry grew from 4 to 40 active participants at Neighborhood UU Church in Pasadena, CA.

Safety policies help to prevent interpersonal harm as well as safeguards for your assets such as money and building.

While the requirements for membership are in your bylaws, you also need policies ithat define participation, financial support, etc.

Gift card — also known as "scrip" — fundraising is another opportunity for people to stay within their budgets while still helping the congregation's bottom line.

A tiny church cannot have a dozen or so teams or committees that a bigger congregation has. Really, we can only do one thing at a time.

What if the space we need to live our mission no longer matches the building we own? Could our building find a new calling?

Involuntary terminations are never easy. Ensure the best possible outcomes for the congregation while offering kindness and respect to the employee. This is a chance for the congregation leadership to practice UU values.

Anticipate and plan for how to respond to violent threats, vandalism, doxxing, and other forms of intimidation and harassment.