At General Assembly, the Service of the Living Tradition (SLT) has been described by some as a raucous party celebrating clergy milestones and by others as a solemn opportunity to honor generations of Unitarian Universalist ministers. Whether raucous or solemn, formal or familial, the annual SLT is a wonderful chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate all the diverse individuals who are called to serve Unitarian Universalism through ministry. To honor the complexity of Unitarian Universalist ministry, we asked this year’s cohort of retiring ministers to share wisdom they’ve received or give advice of their own to those newly entering ministry—though there is wisdom here for all.

Boston-area seminary, a major training center for Unitarian Universalist clergy, announces plans for Yale Divinity School partnership.

Given the increasing shortage of UU ministers, congregations might wish for a simple way to evaluate their own fitness for ministry. Ministers, likewise, might find an objective scale helpful in discerning whether a congregation is ready for them. This scale is similar to the hoped for outcomes...

Florence Caplow is a Soto Zen priest in the Suzuki Roshi lineage, and a dharma teacher, field botanist, UU seminarian at Iliff School of Theology, essayist, and editor. She was the recipient of the UUA’s Tsubaki Grand Shrine Scholarship in 2015 and is currently on her visit with the Shrine.

Boston-area seminary, a leading training program for Unitarian Universalist clergy, hopes pared-down program and sale of campus will cut down on student debt.

Two Unitarian Universalist ministers lauded in competition for young social entrepreneurs.

Welcoming people into our congregations takes a conscious effort. Being open to their stories, accepting them in their differences, and allowing their presence and experiences to transform us can be difficult, even when a person’s stories seem similar to our own....

Ministerial compensation is quite confusing. What do congregations and clergy need to know about clergy taxes?

UUA Board of Trustees votes to accept monitoring report related to seminaries.

Faculty who resigned say seminary conflict was about claims made by former President Rebecca Parker.

For the first time, there are not enough accredited interim ministers to supply Unitarian Universalist congregations seeking one.

Board approves 2016 budget, ending funds for Regional Subcommittees on Candidacy; UUA will expand ‘In Care’ programs instead.

On heels of report by ad hoc investigative committee, seminary puts professor on administrative leave.

The Tsubaki Grand Shrine Scholarship is available to Unitarian Universalist seminarians (in candidate status) attending non-UU theological Schools who have an interest in international and interfaith engagement. Scholarship recipients will be flown to TGS in Suzuka, Japan for a 2-3 week stay.

Ministry is a life-changing and fulfilling profession. Serving in congregations, hospitals, the military and the community, ministers are spiritual leaders who help us explore life’s deepest questions and challenge us to be our best selves. Unitarian Universalist ministers are credentialed for...

It's the beginning of the year, and Ministerial Search Committees have just received a list of names of ministers who are interested in learning more about their congregation. Savvy Search Committees know that they are looking for a good match, not a perfect candidate, and the best way to find a...

As Seen on the VUU Bob LaVallee, seminarian and Meadville Lombard talks about the value of "Bl… All Who Serve" – the irreplaceable and affectionately named "little blue book", published by Skinner House Books, and available at the UUA Bookstore. Watch this excerpt, queued to begin at 40:25...