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Annual Certification, UUWorld subscriptions, and other benefits and responsibilities of membership in the UUA.April 18, 2012 | From The Congregational HandbookTagged as: Congregational AdministrationPage/Article -
When a Unitarian Universalist (UU) group began to form in 2009 in suburban Cincinnati it wasn’t long before its members decided it needed a name. They thought about naming the new congregation for the town where they met, but then they opted for something different. “We noticed all these...By Donald E. Skinner | February 14, 2012 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Congregational Administration, Facilities Management, Governance for Congregations, Leadership Development, Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article
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When a congregation wants to add a new program, what are some helpful strategies?Leader Resource | By Donald E. Skinner | February 1, 2012 (reviewed May 2024) | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Communication, Congregational Administration, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Governance for Congregations, Leadership Development, Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
How members of a congregation make decisions together reflects on who they are and what they believe. Whose voices are heard? Who is included in discussions? Is there room for quieter voices? Is time given for reflection and inclusion?January 17, 2012 | From The Congregational HandbookTagged as: Congregational AdministrationPage/Article -
By Rebecca Kim Birnie, Church Administrator, River Road Unitarian Church This bibliography represents a basic collection of books, journals and resources. It is a list selected from materials that I have found interesting and useful. I hope that it will serve to answer some of your immediate...Utility | August 24, 2011Tagged as: Congregational AdministrationPage/Article
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Presenters: Rev. Sue Phillips Ministers, DREs, and employees of congregations deserve to know what is expected of them, what resources are available to them, and how their performance will be judged and appreciated....Utility | June 24, 2011 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Congregational Administration, General Assembly, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article
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Workshops and presentations at General Assembly (GA), the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), have been provided by a variety of Unitarian Universalist organizations and UUA staff groups over the course of several decades. Not all presentations have been reviewed for...Utility | June 22, 2011 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Congregational Administration, General AssemblyPage/Article
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General Assembly 2010 Event 2097 Presenters: Mary Ellen Morgan, Deborah Bieber Sponsor: Association of Unitarian Universalist (UU) Administrators A presentation of church administration best practices including staffing models for churches of various sizes and governance structures plus resources...Utility | June 22, 2011 | From GA PresentationsTagged as: Congregational Administration, General AssemblyPage/Article
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The Unitarian Universalist Association recommends putting church records on CD-ROM and storing multiple copies in several locations for greatest safety. All your financial record keeping and official church documents should be backed up on the computer, periodically. When the threat of a severe...May 6, 2011 | From The Congregational HandbookTagged as: Congregational AdministrationPage/Article -
Mission, Vision, and Strategic Planning are a ways that a congregation as a whole can give direction and authority to its leaders for maximum agility.May 6, 2011 (reviewed August 2025) | From The Congregational HandbookTagged as: Congregational AdministrationPage/Article -
Conflict can present great opportunities for creativity, growth and transformation. Our Covenants can guide us away from destructive behaviors.May 6, 2011 | From The Congregational HandbookTagged as: Congregational AdministrationPage/Article -
Helping You Create Safe Congregations for Children, Youth, and Vulnerable AdultsLeader Resource | April 22, 2011Tagged as: Background ChecksPage/Article -
Church members generally agree that saving church records is a good thing – but the reality of doing that raises a number of questions. Which items should be saved, and by extension, is it okay to throw some items out?Leader Resource | By Kathleen Parker | March 27, 2011 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Records & Security, UU HistoryPage/Article -
Installing a new kitchen range or remodeling your congregation’s kitchen space? Be aware that you may be required to add a range hood with fire suppression features. That’s what the Unitarian Universalist Church in Meriden, CT, found when it redid its converted farmhouse. Such hoods have long...By Donald E. Skinner | March 15, 2009 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Facilities ManagementPage/Article
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Q: We’re doing some housecleaning at church and we have a question about how long we should be keeping our legal and financial records. Is there a recommended time period that a church should hang onto its financial records? A: This is something each organization needs to decide on its own, says...By Donald E. Skinner | March 15, 2009 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Congregational Administration, Governance for Congregations, Records & Security, UU HistoryPage/Article
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Sue Parilla, Jefferson Unitarian Church’s (JUC; Golden, CO) volunteer coordinator, helps people find places to connect within the church. “I ask them, ‘What’s missing in your life? What would you like to do here? You came here for a reason. What is it?’” She keeps profiles on each new...By Donald E. Skinner | March 15, 2008 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Congregational Administration, Facilities Management, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in Congregations, Support and Caring in CongregationsPage/Article
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Tandi Rogers Koerger, program specialist for the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA's) Pacific Northwest District, developed a list of "Thirteen Steps to Start Your Church Year Strong." Here are a few of them....By Donald E. Skinner | December 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Facilities Management, LGBTQ Welcome & Equality, Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article
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Congregational leaders wanting to keep up with changes and proposed changes within the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) should know of the effort underway to create transparency in the actions of committees, commissions, and task forces, as well as the UUA Board of Trustees....By Donald E. Skinner | December 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Communication, Congregational Administration, Disability & Accessibility, Governance for CongregationsPage/Article
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All of us are welcoming. Right? Visitors come on Sunday morning, and as soon as they step in the door they feel the love, not only from the official greeters, but from everyone else....By Donald E. Skinner | September 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Disability & Accessibility, Facilities Management, Governance for Congregations, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article
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The article about ministerial disability in InterConnections ("How to Respond When Ministers Become Ill," Spring 2007) reminds us that we are all vulnerable to sudden illness or accidents that can impair our ability to earn a living....By Donald E. Skinner | July 15, 2007 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Congregational Administration, Finance for Congregations, Staffing & SupervisionPage/Article