A troubled world calls for us to make sure our congregations prepare for or prevent various threats with training, policies, and procedures ahead of time.

Your UUA leadership wants you and your congregation to meet this moment as democracy and basic freedoms are under threat, and offers these timely, curated resources.

The UUA offers rich resources for our member congregations! If you are looking for help for your congregation, but don't know where to start, you can start here!

Does your leadership role entail responsibilities related to supporting staff or budgeting for staff? The UUA Office of Church Staff Finances has a wealth of personnel-related resources available.

Resources for congregations to prevent and address issues pertaining to the safety of our people (staff, volunteers, leaders, congregants, guests, children, youth, vulnerable adults, etc.), places (congregational buildings, grounds, campus, etc.), and things (finances, data, property, etc.).

Every leader needs basic skills such as communication, systems thinking, spiritual grounding and an understanding of the dynamics of conflict. Effective Leadership Development teams focus on recruiting and relationship building.

Governance is a form of facilitation: these resources include board foundations, governance models, and how to effectively use your policies and procedures.

Need help with managing the fiduciary responsibilities of the congregation? Find guidance on governance and safety, training for board members, and tips and tools for fundraising, including stewardship and legacy giving.

Community Resilience Checklist Graphics are available for Unitarian Universalists and others to use in congregation and community settings, as well as on social media. These are part of a collection of resources available at the Community Resilience Hub.

A collection of resources gathered for Unitarian Universalists, UU congregations, and communities for guidance and support for the sacred work of making meaning in a time of instability and fear.

It is impossible to make a congregation 100% safe; however, there are steps that you can take to make your congregation safer while still creating a supportive space for learning, growth, and challenge as well as actively working for the inclusion and safety of all people.

Your congregation’s archives may be of historical interest, such that a larger collection might appreciate them as a donation. Here are some options:

It’s that time of year again! When many congregations are electing new leaders and appointing new committee chairs in preparation for the new church year.

Unitarian Universalists at the 110-member congregation in Las Vegas say the change is working for them. Here’s how they did it.

Worker classification is an important legal matter. Learn to determine which of your workers must be treated as employees versus who might be an independent contractor. Know the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and whether each of your employees is nonexempt or exempt.

Property insurance challenges are becoming more common, from rate increases to policy terminations. While we can't make these problems go away, we can offer some suggestions.

What if the space we need to live our mission no longer matches the building we own? Could our building find a new calling? (Webinar)

Involuntary terminations are never easy. Ensure the best possible outcomes for the congregation while offering kindness and respect to the employee. This is a chance for the congregation leadership to practice UU values.

On top of managing the “logistics” of a staff member’s departure, you will need to manage the emotional component. Congregants may have a whole range of feelings and reactions. It’s important to acknowledge all feelings.

Personnel Committees don't hire, manage or supervise staff. Instead they advise the board and the senior minister on best practices.