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The UU Retired Ministers and Partners Association offers the UURMaPA Retirement Guide (PDF). It's full of wisdom from the experience of dozens of retired ministers. It includes advice useful to ministers and partners contemplating retirement as well as those who have already retired.Reference | October 21, 2025 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Support for MinistersPage/Article -
Different types of ministerial departures tend to elicit reactions in a congregation. These different scenarios can give you a starting point as you lead your congregation through the transition.Leader Resource | October 15, 2025 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
The ending of a ministry is an opportunity for reflection and learning. The exit interview practice enables congregational leaders, ministers, and regional staff to assess the ministry of both the congregation and the minister during their tenure.The experience is both pastoral and educational.Leader Resource | October 14, 2025 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Ministerial Transitions, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
Congregations and ministers that take the time to conclude a ministry well, to express gratitude and good wishes, set the tone for the next ministry partnership.Leader Resource | October 14, 2025 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
Guidance for ministerial searches, other parish ministry opportunities, sabbaticals, and retirement.Leader Resource | October 13, 2025Tagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Support for MinistersPage/Article -
We in the transitions office offer resources to assist congregational leaders, search teams, ministers, and regional staff throughout the search process, from planning for a departure to onboarding the new minister. Meet Our Transitions Staff!Utility | October 6, 2025Tagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
In recent years, more congregations than ever before have chosen the contract search process over other types of ministry search, for several reasons.Leader Resource | By UUA Transitions Office, Ministries and Faith Development | June 13, 2025 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
Transitions Newsletter ArchiveSign up to receive our new and improved UUA Transitions Team newsletter! This newsletter is open to ministers, congregations, staff, and anyone who wants to know more about the transition cycle. Click here to sign up! 2024...Utility | November 26, 2024Tagged as: Career Development for Ministers, Ministerial TransitionsPage/Article
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The health and vitality of our congregations depends in part on a good fit between a congregation and their minister. The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) helps to connect ministers searching for a position with congregations which want to find a minister. The UUA offers information and...Utility | By Congregational Life, UUA Ministries and Faith Development | August 15, 2024Tagged as: Career Development for Ministers, Ministerial TransitionsPage/Article -
Settled Search 2024 Newsletter #3Three Things to Know Availability of Transitions Office and IT Staff during Holiday WeekPlease be advised that the UUA will be closed for winter break from Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, as of 2 pm EST through Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. The office will reopen on...Utility | December 18, 2023Tagged as: Career Development for Ministers, Ministerial TransitionsPage/Article
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Recordings of workshops on Dream Team Ministry and Productivity to Possibility.May 17, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Small Congregations, Support for MinistersPage/Article -
Recordings of workshops on Ministers Considering Part-Time Models and Ministerial Experiences with Part-Time Models.May 17, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Small Congregations, Support for MinistersPage/Article
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Recordings of workshops on Employment Matters and Ministerial Search for Part-Time Ministries.May 17, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial Transitions, Small Congregations, Support for MinistersPage/Article
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Guidance and caution when your congregation is looking to hire a minister that is not in fellowship with the UUA.February 8, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Ministerial TransitionsPage/Article -
Last summer, East Shore UU Church in Kirtland, Ohio had just been through a very difficult year. Along with the continued challenges with the pandemic, they had to say goodbye to their developmental minister after 5 years. The search for a new minister ended in disappointmentLast summer, East ShoreBy Renee Ruchotzke | August 8, 2022 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Governance for Congregations, Ministerial Transitions, Support and Caring in CongregationsPage/Article -
Ministerial start ups are typically offered in the first year of a new minister’s ministry or for the start of a new staff member like DREs. The workshop may involve an array of lay leaders & congregants, including past & present members of the Board, Committee on Ministry, search committee, others.By Central East Region of the UUA | May 18, 2022 (reviewed July 2024) | From Central East RegionTagged as: Ministerial TransitionsPage/Article -
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 TransitionsPage/Article -
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 & SupervisionPage/Article -
GA Information for Transitions Office offerings.Utility | By UUA Transitions Office, Ministries and Faith Development | June 2, 2020Tagged as: Career Development for Ministers, Ministerial TransitionsPage/Article
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Regional Transitions Coaches For all congregations in search for a minister, your support flows through the MidAmerica Region’s Transitions Program Manager, Christine Purcell. She should be your first line of contact:...Utility | November 19, 2018 | From MidAmerica RegionTagged as: Ministerial Transitions, UUA Districts & RegionsPage/Article