Good communication habits and healthy boundaries between the laity and the minister make for a sustainable and resilient ministry!

This resource may be helpful in understanding and using different kinds of circles in your congregation, and the kind of practice and training that are needed for each.

Improve the quality of your process by taking time to create a shared understanding of all of the things that should be taken into consideration.

Difficult conversations are... well, difficult. And then church adds a whole other layer of complexity. What does our Unitarian Universalist theology tell us about conflict and difficult conversations?

Your church website is often the first place a seeker will learn about your congregation. Here is a checklist to help make the experience a good one!

Ministers and congregational leaders play a vital role as a voice for Unitarian Universalism in local communities. Here are a few tips for developing a communications/media relations strategy.

Tips and resources for website graphics.

Communications resources from the NER team, across the UUA, and more!

Some ways to approach conflict in congregations grounded in our values and principles

There are very predictable outcomes from congregations where there has been boundary violations. These outcomes persist until intentionally challenged and changed—they continue well beyond the tenure of the misbehaving person, and even when the behavior may not be remembered.

Ordained ministers serving congregations have a unique role and relationship with congregants that doesn't have any analogies or parallels in other institutions. Healthy Boundaries are essential.

Restorative Circles are a UU congregation tested way to restore relationships, build community and resolve conflict.

There are usually three conversations underlying our communication with each other. How can you untangle them?

How might we create communities where each member can contribute equitably in service of mission and vision? Circles are an ancient tried-and-true practice.

Have you ever wondered why people sometimes act out of character during times of stress? Here's a fun way of understanding how the Frontal Cortex and Amygdala work together.

This gallery of web-optimized chalice art and is available for informal use. Right-click on any image to save it to your computer. You may edit these images with any graphics-editing software. Please use the current UUA Logo available for public communications of your Unitarian Universalist (UU)...

The goal of the Unitarian Universalist (UU) brand identity is to create a shared way for Unitarian Universalists to effectively communicate who we are, what we do, and why it matters.

As a unifying element, the logo chalice is recognized as distinctively UU. It is used for official communications, but can also be adapted as a design element.