Cong Leaders Conversations
By Congregational Life
Each month, leaders from across the country gather to hear an esteemed guest speak on an emergent issue, hopeful development, or pressing concern in Unitarian Universalism.
The presentation is followed by time for Q&A and small group discussion.
You can find recordings of the presentations, along with any handouts or recommended resources, on the pages that follow.
Learn more and register to join a live session.
Watch past recordings (from 2024-2025), originally hosted by the MidAmerica region.
Contents
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Holding The Sacred: Adding Depth to Radical Hospitality
Congregational Life
From LeaderLabOur guests this month, Simone Monique Barnes and Dana N. Moore, join QuianaDenae Perkins in a dialogue at the intersection of pastoral care, radical welcome, hospitality, and small group ministry.
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Restorative Justice Practices in UU Congregations
Congregational Life
From LeaderLabOur guest, Aisha Hauser, outlines the basic tenets of restorative and transformative justice and invites us into conversation about the ways we already affirm many of these practices in our spaces.
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Glitter Blessing What is Sacred
Congregational Life
From LeaderLabRev. Sean Neil-Barron and Rev. Jami A. Yandle explore what is sometimes perceived as the gulf between cisgender/heteronormative and transgender/queer communities.
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Where We Begin (and Where That Leads Us)
Congregational Life
From LeaderLabThe Rev. Cheryl M. Walker and Jessica York, who contributed to the most recent edition of our UU Pocket Guide, explore what it means to be UU faith leaders who hold both history and legacy in our faith.
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Normalizing ChangeFrom LeaderLab
Join Rev. Sara LaWall and Rev. Gretchen Haley to learn how they are approaching change in their congregations.
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Healing Congregations After Misconduct: Empowering Congregational Leadership
Congregational Life
From LeaderLabJoin Deborah Pope-Lance in talking about patterns following misconduct and how leaders can help move their congregations toward healing and recovery.
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Heroes of Service: How are UU Congregations Uniquely Positioned for Sacred Resistance?
Congregational Life
From LeaderLabJoin CB Beal in talking about how UU Congregations are uniquely positioned for sacred resistance.
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