New England Region Programs

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As a leader in a Unitarian Universalist congregation, you already know the value of connection and the energy that gets unleashed when good-hearted, committed, and soulful people come together. Our programing provides ongoing training in some of the most difficult and common challenges faced by church leaders—and will help you deal with problems at a deep, thoughtful level that can lead to meaningful, positive change in your congregation. For updates on Our Whole Life (OWL) facilitator trainings, click on the OWL trainings page on the navigation menu. View the full calendar of eventsSubscribe to our email list to receive workshop invitations and other regional news. Below you'll find upcoming events from the New England region and from around the country.

Learn more and register for our ongoing programs on the UU Leadership Institute - Claiming Our Spiritual Leadership and Knotty Conversations for Dismantling White Supremacy.

Upcoming NER Programs

  • NER Leadership Quarterly Gathering
    Thursday, September 21, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
    Event format: Online
    NER Leadership Quarterly Gathering
  • September, 2023 SL4CC: Returning Again to Practice
    Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
    Event format: Online
    Theme: Returning Again to PracticeIngathering, homecomings, back-to-school, new years — this is the time of year for return, as well as reflection on starting anew. Maybe your congregation is already at work changing culture within. Maybe there are big plans in the works for something new this...
  • Preparing for the Interim Opportunity - Part 1 (NER)
    Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
    Event format: Online
    Preparing for the Interim Opportunity - Part 1 (NER)
  • September, 2023 SL4CC: Returning Again to Practice
    Thursday, September 28, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
    Event format: Online
    Theme: Returning Again to PracticeIngathering, homecomings, back-to-school, new years — this is the time of year for return, as well as reflection on starting anew. Maybe your congregation is already at work changing culture within. Maybe there are big plans in the works for something new this...
  • Right Relationship Congregational Team Training - Tending Covenant
    Thursday, October 5, 2023, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
    Event format: Online
    This is a training that will combine course work on the UU Institute and six practice sessions on the following dates: Thursday, October 5 & 19, 2023, Nov 2, 16, & 30, 2023, Dec 14, 2023 Creating beloved community requires intention and practice. Our covenants articulate our intention, but...

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    Registration Fees

    While contributions from congregations to our Region and Association make it possible for regional staff to do our work, event registration fees are necessary to cover the costs of individual events. We know that not all individuals are in a position to pay these fees. Since the learning is on behalf of the congregation, we assume that congregational leaders will select and financially support participants to come. However, if these fees are prohibitive even to the congregation, please be in touch with us at newengland@uua.org. We do not want cost to keep anyone away.

    To register for open events, go to New England Region on Eventbrite or use the links above. Subscribe to our regional email list to receive monthly announcements and invitations in your inbox, and like our Facebook page.

    Spiritual Leadership - Practice Group

    A community of practice for anyone interested in embedding the practices of Spiritual Leadership in their congregational life and beyond.

    SL Practice Group

    Liberating Governance - Practice Group

    A community of practice on liberating governance for our times.

    LG Practice Group

    Workshop Materials

    A collection of resources from the past five years of focused study and development on aspects of congregational life.

    Workshop Materials