Stories, resources, ideas, and practices shared by congregations in the spirit of creative interchange, group learning, and emerging practices.

A 120 member congregation sets and meets a goal of a 20% pledge increase to bring their staff up to UUA compensation guidelines.

The practice of self-descriptions creates a more accessible and inclusive space for participants who are blind or who have low-vision.

Learn to work together to reinforce life-affirming and creative frameworks and use practical tools for welcoming and inclusion, connection and belonging, all as foundational to a membership journey in your congregation grounded in mutuality and consent.

Worker classification is an important legal matter. Learn to determine which of your workers must be treated as employees versus who might be an independent contractor. Know the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and whether each of your employees is nonexempt or exempt.

Books, training organizations, and other resources for congregations exploring Sociocracy.

The Sermon of the Month series is an offering from your UUA Congregational Life Staff to help support small congregations with quality worship resources.

Investing in real estate is a big decision involving strategic planning and fundraising for the project as well as increased operating costs.

BLUU Havens are Black UU social groups, valuable to the lives of the people leading and connecting through them.

Does your congregation want to grow but feels stuck? We offer resources to help you revitalize and grow your congregation to the next level.