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Unitarian Universalism is often referred to as a living faith. For me that means that Unitarian Universalism is in constant motion and changes through the times we live in.By Sana Saeed | February 12, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Change & Conflict, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article -
Quick Version: The congregation’s culture is its most important featureLeaders have a major impact on cultureCritical skills for congregational leaders to develop at this time are self-awareness, empathy, an ability to grow individuals and teams, and creativity.The most important feature of our...By Natalie Briscoe | February 1, 2024 | From Southern RegionTagged as: Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article
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As UUA Staff, it's not uncommon for us to be contacted and asked for a something, just anything, on a topic. In these cases the leader in question has no idea where to look.January 29, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Leadership Development, UUA StaffPage/Article -
This Threshold Conversation explores the transformative power of faith development, not just for ourselves, but for our communities & wider culture.By Marisol Caballero | January 25, 2024 | From Threshold ConversationsTagged as: Change, Change & Conflict, Culture, Faith, Faith Development, MulticulturalismPage/Article -
The Central East Region's Commissioned Lay Ministry (CLM) Program provides an opportunity for committed Unitarian Universalist leaders in the Central East region to deepen their faith while serving their congregations in more significant ways.By Central East Region of the UUA | January 22, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Leadership Development, WorshipPage/Article -
How the UUA arrived at this new opportunity for spiritual innovatorsUtility | December 12, 2023 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Emerging Ministries, Leadership Development, Path to LeadershipPage/Article
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Sending leaders to a Leadership Experience is an investment in the future of a congregation and in the future of Unitarian Universalism. Leadership Experience (LE) participants are more grounded in Unitarian Universalism and hear a deeper call to serve....By Natalie Briscoe | November 1, 2023 | From Southern RegionTagged as: Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article
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Members of your Southern Region worked with Team LeaderLab & UU Institute to bring the new Leading Large Board Retreat to our large congregations this summer....By Lillian Drab-Braddick | September 28, 2023 | From Southern RegionTagged as: Governing Boards, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article -
Lay people and religious professionals reflect on the magic of co-creating worship.By Elaine McArdle | September 25, 2023 | From IdeasTagged as: Community, Compassion, Leadership Development, Shared Ministry Teams, Unity, WorshipPage/Article -
It’s that time of the year again, when new leadership joins congregational boards. Summer is a time of transformation for some congregational leaders. I often receive questions around this time on how to hold a board retreat. Last year, Pat Infante and I held a webinar on holding a board retreat.By Sana Saeed | July 10, 2023 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Governing Boards, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article -
As we navigate this spring, some of us may be navigating a difficult end to this congregational year with difficult decisions on the horizon. Some of us may be preparing to end things on an appreciative and hopeful note with bountiful picnics. Some of us may be preparing to take risks...By Sana Saeed | May 1, 2023 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Change & Conflict, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article -
As human beings we are conflict avoidant – until we are not. Then we are willing to destroy one another. Conflict begins when there is more than one idea, opinion, or experience in the room. We are so conflict avoidant that we even avoid using the word conflict for this experience. We can’t see...By Connie Goodbread | April 19, 2023 | From Southern RegionTagged as: Change & ConflictPage/Article -
Deep collaborations between congregations offer mutual support, foster creativity.By Kat McKim | April 4, 2023 | From LifeTagged as: Communication, Community, Interdependence, Shared Ministry Teams, Support for MinistersPage/Article -
I think there are some lessons from growing plants that can also be applied to growing leaders. Having a congregational culture grounded in covenant and gratitude can help leaders thrive as they grow into new leadership positions.By Renee Ruchotzke | March 12, 2023 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Leadership DevelopmentPage/Article -
Sharing stories and learning from each other's experiments — whether successful or not — is one of the best ways for congregations to support one another.December 2, 2022 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Shared Ministry TeamsPage/Article -
Someone has just reached out to you with some critical feedback about the minister. What should you do next?Book | By Erica Baron | November 11, 2022 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Shared Ministry TeamsPage/Article -
Materials Chalice or candle and lighter, or LED battery-operated candle Computer with Internet connection Covenant, from Session 1 Optional: Timer Optional (in-person): Newsprint, markers, and tape; paper and pens or pencils Preparation Send an email to participants a week ahead of time....Utility | November 7, 2022 | From Common ReadTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Racial JusticePage/Article
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Materials Chalice or candle and lighter, or LED battery-operated candle Computer with Internet connection Covenant, from Session 1 Optional: Timer Optional (in-person): Newsprint, markers, and tape; paper and pens or pencils Preparation Send an email to participants a week ahead of time....Workshop | November 7, 2022 | From Faith Curricula LibraryTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Racial JusticePage/Article
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Materials Chalice or candle and lighter, or LED battery-operated candle Computer with Internet connection Covenant, from Session 1 Optional: Timer Optional (in-person): Newsprint, markers, and tape; paper and pens or pencils Preparation Send an email to participants a week ahead of time....Workshop | November 7, 2022 | From Faith Curricula LibraryTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Diversity & Inclusion, Racial JusticePage/Article
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Here are the latest insights, ideas, tools, and permission to do the work of the Committee on (Shared) Ministry effectively from Congregational Life Staff.Book | By Erica Baron, Sana Saeed, Patricia Infante, Hilary Allen, Melissa James | October 29, 2022 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Shared Ministry TeamsPage/Article