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One of the most common sources of tension in a congregation where conflict occurs that involves governing boards is the relationship between governing boards and the congregation’s professional staff, including the minister. I have found that much of this conflict arises from the...By David Pyle | February 25, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Governing Boards, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
You’ve probably heard that there are special tax rules for ministers. Most church leaders don’t need to be experts on ministerial compensation, but it’s important to understand the basics of how payroll and taxes for the minister differ from other employees. Our Ministerial Compensation...Leader Resource | By Jan Gartner, UUA Church Staff Finances | February 23, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Finance for Congregations, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
a. Our Values, Our Staff b. Compensation Guidelines c. The Unique Finances of Your Minister d. Personnel Policies and Best PracticesLeader Resource | By Jan Gartner, UUA Church Staff Finances | February 23, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
These 2 videos (about 20 minutes each) were created especially for those who are new to staff team leadership and supervision.Webinar | By Jan Gartner | February 21, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
Balancing transparency and confidentiality can be challenging for congregational board members, staff, and other leaders who have access to sensitive information. Healthy, vibrant systems need as much open communication as possible. White Supremacy Culture sometimes uses "the need for...Leader Resource | February 9, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Communication, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
"Deferred Maintenance" and "Building Reserves" are terms that are often tossed around when talking about the budget, but what do they mean?Leader Resource | By Renee Ruchotzke | January 29, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Budgeting for Congregations, Facilities Management, Finance for CongregationsPage/Article -
All Member Congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) are required to report their Operating Expenses during the annual http://www.uua.org/directory/data/faq/certifyingmembership/173471.shtml… Certification. To report Operating Expenses, you will need the following: Prior Year...Reference | December 20, 2017Tagged as: Annual Program Fund, Giving & Generosity, Records & SecurityPage/Article
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Two U.S. presidents and their wives are buried in a Unitarian Universalist church in Quincy, Massachusetts.By Sonja L. Cohen | September 1, 2016 | From UU WorldTagged as: Culture, Facilities Management, History, UU HistoryPage/Article -
Get your new employees off to a healthy, happy start every time! Learn about formal administrative onboarding and proven practices for welcoming and orienting staff.Webinar | By Jan Gartner, Lisa Presley | June 22, 2016 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article
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Congregations are legal entities required to comply with all sorts of legal requirements. While religious institutions might be exempt from a FEW legal requirements, churches are NOT exempt from most. This includes many requirements stemming from being an employer. This post pertains to the UU...By Richard Nugent, UUA Church Staff Finances | January 21, 2016 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Bylaws & Policies, Governance for Congregations, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article -
Arson damaged the Denton, Texas, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship; church responds with compassion and community.By Kenny Wiley | December 21, 2015 | From UU WorldTagged as: Facilities ManagementPage/Article -
An Illinois meetinghouse honors its past and looks to its future.By Sonja L. Cohen | November 1, 2015 | From LifeTagged as: Facilities Management, HistoryPage/Article -
In Westport and Hartford, Victor Lundy designed dramatic expressions of mid-century Unitarian Universalism.By Kenny Wiley | May 14, 2015 | From UU WorldTagged as: Arts & Music, Facilities ManagementPage/Article -
First Universalist Church of Southold, New York, built in 1837, incinerated March 14.By Elaine McArdle | March 22, 2015 | From UU WorldTagged as: Facilities ManagementPage/Article -
All Member Congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) are required to report their Operating Expenses during the annual http://www.uua.org/directory/data/faq/certifyingmembership/173471.shtml… Certification. To report Operating Expenses, you will need the following: Prior Year...Reference | February 13, 2015Tagged as: Annual Program Fund, Giving & Generosity, Records & SecurityPage/Article
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Stay connected to the UUA! Keep your congregation's contact information, leadership, membership, and other information required for UUA certification current!Utility | December 19, 2014Tagged as: Congregational Administration, UUA BylawsPage/Article -
What is “professional development?" Why is it essential? How do you choose and fund professional development activities and fit them into your schedule?Webinar | December 18, 2014 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Professional Development for Religious Educators, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article
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All your electronic financial record keeping and official church documents should be backed up and stored in a secure password-protected location....Utility | December 15, 2014Tagged as: Congregational AdministrationPage/Article
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The (UUA) offers Building Loans, Loan Guarantee services, and First Home Grants.Leader Resource | October 22, 2014 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Facilities Management, Finance for Congregations, Loans/MortgagesPage/Article -
General Assembly 2013 Event 2009 Program Description Speakers: Rev. Alicia Forde, Jan Gartner, Joyce Stewart While employment agreements, job descriptions, and performance reviews offer clarity and promote accountability, they neither ensure nor substitute for healthy relationships between a...Utility | October 3, 2014 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Congregational Administration, General Assembly, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article