Have you ever wondered how to create a covenant for a group, committee, or between two people?

Learn how to avoid some common mistakes so you can make the most of your covenant.

A supportive board is essential for a successful stewardship campaign. This overview helps congregational boards understand what is needed.

Congregational Life Staff are often asked who performs executive functions in UU Congregations under policy governance. Here are some considerations.

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 "World ​Café" process like this one is a recommended method.

Boards have the fiduciary responsibility to make sure the overall finances of the congregation are in order and the budget is on track. But the line-item spreadsheets given to board often have too much detail and don't give related information that helps the board make sense of the information.

Leaders know why they are active, and how they are seeking to make a difference in the world; they understand that congregational life is not about making people “happy,” but by knowing how the congregation is called to serve their community, and are then faithful to that calling

Being Mission-Focused—one of the recommended leadership development competencies—include: Purpose-driven leadership. Having a clear sense of the mission of the congregation and keeping the congregation focused on that mission. Having a clear sense of one’s own mission or call. Core Values We...

Ordination into the UU ministry, in our UU polity, is solely at the discretion of congregations, but should include deep discernment..

Congregational boards are entrusted with many of the operational and sometimes programmatic decisions....

Here are some guiding questions and ideas about including a youth on your congregation's board.

Dynamic congregations rarely have a hard time dreaming new dreams, but many struggle to choose from among a parade of compelling ideas about how to use their time and energy.

Occasionally, during a conflict or crisis, a board may need some time for candid peer-to-peer discussion.

Congregations often have unexpected issues that arise between board meetings that need immediate attention. An Executive Committee typically conducts the current and ordinary business of the congregation between meetings of the Board of Trustees.

Questions for Discussion How might having specific goals change the experience of serving on the board? What three goals would help you feel like your congregation has accomplished something significant this year?

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.

Would you like an experienced facilitator to support your congregation in planning and leading a Board, Leadership, or Staff Retreat?  ...

When a congregation is in search for a new professional staff member to fill a key and important role in the congregation, whether it is that of a custodian or that of a membership director, an important consideration is how well potential applicants understand and have personal values that are...