Governance for Congregations

An overview of how UU governance developed over time.

Although it may sound like dreary stuff, the choice of a good system of governance actually offers many wonderful benefits and is well worth the time and a

Five key components needed in the governance system of congregations

Many congregations start the church year with a retreat for the Board of Trustees (including the Minister). Ideally, this retreat is held Friday evening through Saturday afternoon, at a site away from the place you usually meet. Perhaps you could go to someone's lake cabin, so you could really get...

Embracing an innovative shared leadership model has created a happier, more vital congregation in Athens, Georgia.

Who in a congregation performs the executive functions?

This video walks you through the basics of reading Congregational financial documents.

For congregations using Carver Policy Governance, it's important to have congregational involvement and engagement with "Ends Statements." Using a "Worl...

Whew! We're recovering from a long week at General Assembly in Kansas City, MO. As this publishes, many of your CER staff are traveling home from Missouri and wading back through our email inboxes....

If you are unable to attend General Assembly, the UUA's annual business meeting in Kansas City this year, you have other options to participate, including being a delegate. It's not too late to decide...