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Books, training organizations, and other resources for congregations exploring Sociocracy.February 14, 2024 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governance for Congregations
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The UUA doesn’t dictate any particular governance model, but congregations have historically explored new models in "waves."By Renee Ruchotzke | October 16, 2023 | From The Congregational HandbookTagged as: Governance for Congregations
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Boards, especially in congregations with 100 or more members, find that delegating part of their fiduciary work to committees and/or task forces helps to free them up for big-picture and visionary discussions.Leader Resource | By Congregational Life | June 9, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governance for Congregations
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Policies and procedures are a way of telling future boards “this is our best thinking and guidance on this subject.”Leader Resource | By Congregational Life | June 8, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Bylaws & Policies, Governing Boards, Governance for Congregations
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One of the most important keys to congregational health and vitality--along with a clear purpose--is a cohesive leadership team.Leader Resource | By Renee Ruchotzke | June 7, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Mission/Vision/Planning, Communication, Governance for Congregations
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Toward more inclusive and engaged decision-making with Sociocracy. This 12/3/2022 webinar recording offers an overview of Sociocracy and some real-life examples of it being used in UU congregations. This webinar was co-sponsored by Sociocracy for All. Some Theological Grounding for Sociocracy...Webinar | By Renee Ruchotzke | December 5, 2022 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governance for Congregations
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Learn how Sociocracy can use the wisdom of the circle to help our congregations thrive by decentering unhelpful power structures.Webinar | By Renee Ruchotzke | September 23, 2022 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governance for Congregations
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Improve the quality of your process by taking time to create a shared understanding of all of the things that should be taken into consideration.By Renee Ruchotzke | March 6, 2021 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Governance for Congregations
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How can your small congregation keep your programs nimble and effective?Webinar | December 17, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governance for Congregations, Small Congregations
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Also known as Dynamic Governance. Books, Articles and Training for Decentralizing LeadershipBy Renee Ruchotzke | December 8, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #WidenTheCircle, Governance for Congregations
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What does it mean to develop systems that are accountable to expanding diversity, equity and inclusion? Structures that promote accountability are essential to maintaining progress over time, especially as the world is changing.Webinar | By Leslie Takahashi, Kim Hampton, Lucia Santini Field, Leon Spencer | September 14, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #WidenTheCircle, Governance for Congregations
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Paula Cole Jones introduced the notion of congregations as a Community of Communities to foster inclusion and diversity at last year’s Fahs Lecture. We’ll expand on how to introduce and begin practicing this new framing in your congregation.Webinar | By Paula Cole Jones, Renee Ruchotzke | September 14, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #WidenTheCircle, Building Community, Governance for Congregations
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Are you a newly elected Congregational Board member? Are you wanting to refresh your Board skills? Does your board need to rethink how to be a board in a virtual environment? Then this is your webinar!Webinar | By David Pyle, MidAmerica Region of the UUA | May 27, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governing Boards, Governance for Congregations
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Learn how to use discernment circle practices for complex decisions in your committees and teams.Training | By Renee Ruchotzke, Patricia Infante | May 23, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Effective Meetings, Governance for Congregations
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We go over the basics of how to have a congregational meeting on Zoom, including registration options, polling options, and security controls.Webinar | By MidAmerica Region of the UUA, Lisa Presley | May 3, 2020 | For Adults | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Effective Meetings, Governance for Congregations
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Guidelines and recommended platforms for voting by computer, device, or phone.By Larry Stritof, Jonipher Kūpono Kwong | March 30, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Effective Meetings, Governance for Congregations
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Many congregations’ bylaws require regular board meetings, annual meetings, and meetings of the congregation’s members to call a minister or make other important decisions. During a pandemic, when large group gatherings are prohibited or discouraged, can a congregation legally hold such meetings...March 30, 2020 | From LeaderLabTagged as: #COVID19, Effective Meetings, Governing Boards, Governance for Congregations
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The primary responsibility of the denominational affairs committee is to provide a liaison between the congregation and both the Unitarian Universalist Association and the region. The committee meets to discuss issues of denominational concern....Leader Resource | October 17, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governance for Congregations, UUA Governance & Management
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Unity offers deep questions and commitments for governance within a progressive religious, covenantal context: Whose Are We? What Do We Value? What Are Our Commitments?Leader Resource | By Laura Park | May 2, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governance for Congregations
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Small congregations need a governance system that is "right sized" for the unique needs and challenges generated by their size. Boards Much of the decision-making in small congregations happens at the board level. Emerging Best Practices Create and live by a board covenant. Have a clear...Leader Resource | April 22, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governance for Congregations, Small Congregations