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Is your congregation overwhelmed? Confused about how to move forward towards some in-person ministry? Facing too many options? This post is for you.May 26, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Building Community, Safe Congregations, Worship -
With the advent of built in Zoom Live Transcription, any congregation with a Zoom account should be able to turn on captions for any event or meeting. While the transcription isn't perfect, and a live captioning would likely be more accurate, it does open up your video streams to more people.By Beth Casebolt | May 24, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Congregational Administration, Disability & Accessibility, Worship -
New ways UU congregations are considering moving towards multi-platform congregational life especially focused on Sunday morning and all ages inclusion.May 21, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Building Community, Worship -
With the recent relaxation of CDC guidelines, our communtities will be under pressure to reopen. We need to make sure that we have systems and processes to keep the most vulnerable safe and included.Leader Resource | By CB Beal | May 18, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Diversity & Inclusion -
Join UUA Youth Program staff Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss to talk about ways to enhance your youth programming by joining with other congregations.Webinar | May 18, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Small Congregations -
This window into UU congregations with 100+ members shows what is working in actual stewardship campaigns.Leader Resource, Training | By Norrie Gall, First UU Church of Austin, Austin, TX | May 1, 2021 (reviewed July 2025) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Fundraising for Congregations, Stewardship for Congregations -
“We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our...By Cameron Young | April 28, 2021 | From Southern Region
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Hear insights from Congregational Life Staff and read insights from leaders about the challenges and possibilities of moving toward in person ministry that is inclusive for our whole community including children and youth.Webinar | April 27, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Building Community, Covenant, Faith Development -
As a faith community, we need to be grounded in our principles and values when making decisions during times of turmoil.Leader Resource | By Susan Frederick-Gray | April 15, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, UU Theology -
Key principles for congregation planning for multi-platform operations based on the needs and risks in your community.By Susan Frederick-Gray | April 15, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant, Safe Congregations -
As congregations consider physically re-opening for hybrid or multiplatform worship and programs, families with children and youth may be left out or excluded. Inclusion will take care and consideration of the challenges families are facing.By Evin Carvill Ziemer | April 12, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Families & Faith Development -
What does this Multi-Platform era mean for staff? Once again, expectations are changing. We offer some considerations to help you live into our values of equity and compassion so that staff can do their best work in these challenging times.Book | By Jan Gartner | April 6, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Building Community, Covenant -
I often wondered about the term, "settled minister" -- since I come from a long line of wanderers.Reflection | By John A. Buehrens | April 2, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial Transitions -
In planning for post-pandemic church, you may find this opening reading useful. As the author reflects, "No one's done this in living memory."Reflection | By Kimberley Debus | March 28, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Effective Meetings -
The departure of a staff team member provides a fruitful time for reflection, visioning, and change. Some UU professionals are equipped to work with congregations during transitions, providing specialized skills and tools that help a congregation prepare for robust new leadership....By Jan Gartner | March 26, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Staffing & Supervision -
Join Jan Gartner, the UUA’s Compensation and Staffing Practices Manager for the Office of Church Staff Finance, as she talks about the advantages of sharing staff and the new UUA platforms for finding and offering shared staff.Webinar | March 19, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Safely Staffing Your Congregations, Small Congregations -
Make it easy for people to give using online technology!By Renee Ruchotzke | March 19, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Giving & Generosity, Stewardship for Congregations -
This resource may be helpful in understanding and using different kinds of circles in your congregation, and the kind of practice and training that are needed for each.By Renee Ruchotzke | March 19, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Building Community, Conflict Management in Congregations -
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 -
Think about the different needs of both the in-person and online participant for Worship, Concerts, Theater, Poetry Readings, etc.March 18, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Hospitality, Worship