This thoughtful pamphlet outlines three spiritual disciplines within Unitarian Universalism—covenant, pluralism, and transformation—and offers rich and engaging insight into their significance.To read this pamphlet click here.Pack of 25 pamphlets.

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Offers congregational leaders an understanding of a church system as a whole community composed of interacting members in which change in one influences all

Engaging essays from Unitarian Universalist leaders in the field show creative ways to transform and “upcycle” the main ingredients of our congregations into something relevant, innovative, and new.

Twelve essayists encourage a shift in Unitarian Universalism from individualism to connectedness. Shows how we can grow our souls through our relationships with one another and with the Holy. Includes exercises for use in small groups.

It's that time of year where many of our congregations are holding annual meetings, electing new leaders and new leaders are stepping into their new, or in some cases, returning roles. Here are some resources to help with that.

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

Is your congregation stagnant, or in decline? Congregations, like any living systems, have a natural life cycle. Find framing and tools for renewal!

Conflicts actually present great opportunities for building community by renewing covenants, recommitting to values, and clarifying our shared purpose.

Starr King UU Church shares their Zoom Inclusion Policy as an example for other churches to adapt.

The New Year can a be time to take stock of our lives and make adjustments to old habits, or set new goals in the form of New Year’s Resolutions. It’s hard enough to do this as individuals – it’s even harder to do as congregations.

Your congregation is a complex, living system of relationships and structures that needs the tending by its leaders to thrive. This curated group of resources will help you understand, shape, and grow your faith community.

Congregations are human institutions and, like humans, they have a lifespan. Your congregation may discern that it’s time for a good goodbye, rather than to continue on. This is no failure!

If your congregation has decided to sell its property, you’ll want to contact an area real estate agent to look into the sale of your property.

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

Because your congregation is a legal entity with assets, there are important steps that must be taken as part of either a merger or a dissolutions. This article will help guide you!

How to begin a courageous conversation with your co-leaders if your congregation seems to be in decline.

This broad-brush overview lays out the practical and technical steps involved in dissolving a congregation, both as a legal entity and as a member congregation of the UUA.

In a dissolution, the congregation ceases to legally exist, and any remaining assets are transferred to another entity. This requires a vote of the congregation. Bylaws, state laws, and UUA policies guide this process.

In a merger, the congregation’s identity and assets are combined with another congregation. This requires a vote of both merging congregations.