Learn how triangulated communication increases unhealthy conflict in congregations, and how to avoid and untangle triangulated conversations. Pacific Western Region (2016).

Congregational budget-makers frequently divide into two camps that approach the task in different ways. The first camp is likely to include children of the Great Depression, experts in finance, elementary school teachers, and persons anxious about their own money situation....

In this webinar, we will explore the role of leaders in a Unitarian Universalist congregation. We will offer some useful tools to help your leaders and your congregation to thrive.

Consider making your governance committees leaner, so that more members are available to serve the ministries of the congregation. 

I've been hearing stories from different congregations where the Social Justice Ministries are re-inventing and re-invigorating themselves by finding out the potential swe… spot where the congregation's mission, capacity and will meets the needs and potential impact of the community. Here is a...

Abridged Excerpt from “The Future of Justice Ministries” by Rev. David Pyle The Keynote for the UU Pennsylvania Legislative Advocacy Network Annual Meeting 2016 I always default to hope. It is the most constant aspect of my personality. And yet, hope has seemed more difficult these last few days...

Following recent political changes and the social turmoil it has precipitated, UU Churches are experiencing an influx of first-time visitors and returning old friends. On social media, people are looking for community and are being pointed to our congregations. Gone are the days when a liberals...

Sometimes, living in a bubble can be a good thing. It can create a barrier between harmful things on the outside and precious things on the inside. In some ways, our congregational covenants operate in this way....

This session describes concrete skills for staying engaged during and resolving conflict.

This session brings youth and adults in the congregation together to get to know each other and discover the importance of multigenerational relationships.

This session describes formal leadership roles and different leadership styles, explores when they may be applicable and gives participants the opportunity to practice embodying different leadership styles.

This session describes ways to create a climate of acceptance and some barriers to creating inclusive community.

This session describes why listening is an important aspect of leadership and provides practical skills for active listening.

This session describes the elements that comprise shared leadership and responsible youth empowerment.

This session is a worship. Participants will listen to stories, sing songs and partake in activities that explain the basics of what leadership is and how they can serve the world as leaders.

This session describes why and how Unitarian Universalists covenant with one another and the world we live in and guides participants in creating a covenant for the year.