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The meals bring together four established members and four newer ones to share a meal and get to know each other.By Peter D. Kramer | November 17, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Building Community, Community, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Culture, Hospitality, Inclusion, Membership in Congregations, RelationshipsPage/Article -
Overwhelmed parents, caregivers, and families “need us desperately, they need ministry and community,” says Rev. Erica Baron from the UUA’s Congregational Life team.By Elaine McArdle | September 8, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Building Community, Children's Faith Development, Community, Faith Development, Families & Faith Development, Family Programs, Generations, Growth, Imagination, Living Our Faith, Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in Congregations, TransformationPage/Article -
The faith formation model centers justice, ethics, and spirituality as lifelong, collective practices.By Aisha K. Staggers | September 8, 2025 | From SpiritTagged as: Community, Connections, Creativity, Faith Development, Family, Family Programs, Generations, Hospitality, Interdependence, Membership in Congregations, Multigenerational Faith Development, Pluralism, Spiritual Practice, Teamwork, UU BeliefsPage/Article -
Across the United States, UUs are exploring new approaches that prioritize intentionality.Feature | By Jasmine Vaughn-Hall | August 26, 2025 | From IdeasTagged as: Community, Generations, Hospitality, Hospitality, Living Our Faith, Membership in Congregations, Ministry, Multiculturalism, Outreach & Marketing, Relationships, UU Beliefs, UU IdentityPage/Article -
People want to go where they can leave the world behind and make a better one, says Natalie Briscoe, lead for the Southern Region of the UUA.By Natalie Briscoe | July 28, 2025 | From SpiritTagged as: Building Community, Community, Culture, Faith, Governance, Growth, Hospitality, Hospitality, Interdependence, Large Congregations, Living Our Faith, Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in Congregations, Mid-Size Congregations, Mission/Vision/Planning, Outreach & Marketing, SuccessPage/Article -
Unitarian Universalist beliefs, customs, history, statistics and more in a handy format for newcomers, or anyone interested in the UU faith.Paperback | By John Sias, Stephen D. Edington | May 27, 2025 | From inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift ShopTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Credo, Membership in Congregations, Principles and Purposes, UU Beliefs, UU History, UU Identity, UU TheologyProduct -
In an ever-changing world, our congregations need to be innovative with grounding in the needs of today and of the future. How do we remain relevant to the needs of changing times and changing generations?...By Sunshine Jeremiah Wolfe | April 21, 2024 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Building Community, Children's Faith Development, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
Make joining more accessible and inclusive by allowing potential new members to find their own way to membership.Congregational Story | By Nicole Duff, Unitarian Universalist Association of Membership Professionals , East Shore Unitarian Church, Bellevue, WA | November 29, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
Your directory or online membership database is a powerful connection tool for your members and friends. But it also has the potential to be misused or abused.Leader Resource | November 16, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Bylaws & Policies, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
While the requirements for membership are in your bylaws, you also need policies ithat define participation, financial support, etc.Leader Resource | November 13, 2023 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Bylaws & Policies, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
This guide is mainly for BIPOC people who are new to Unitarian Universalism, but also for those who want to become more connected with other BIPOC UUs.Study Guide | By Qiyamah Rahman | March 22, 2023 | From The MosaicTagged as: Membership in Congregations, MulticulturalismPage/Article -
Resources to help you care for your people, welcome new people, and keep everyone safeUtility | November 13, 2020 | From New England RegionTagged as: Membership in Congregations, Pastoral Care, Safe CongregationsPage/Article -
Webinar video: Mark Bernstein discusses Sinek's ideas and principles and relates them to our work in congregational life.Webinar | By Mark Bernstein, Unitarian Universalist Association of Membership Professionals , MidAmerica Region of the UUA | April 30, 2019 | For Adults | From LeaderLabTagged as: Adult Faith Development, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
Bylaws should include two different provisions for removing people from membership. One is for people who have drifted away. The other is for removing a member for cause.Leader Resource | April 11, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Bylaws & Policies, Membership in Congregations, Safe CongregationsPage/Article -
Some congregations want more flexibility in how they approach membership. For the purpose of the bylaws, it's important to clarify who has voting rights.Leader Resource | April 11, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Bylaws & Policies, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
The minimum requirements for congregational membership should be included in the bylaws. Specific details about these requirements can be articulated in policies and updated as needed.Leader Resource | April 11, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Bylaws & Policies, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
Our congregations have come a long way in welcoming visitors and new members but they still struggle to engage and keep them for the long term. Learn some tools that will be helpful on how to begin to see the membership path in a new light.Webinar | By Southern Region of the UUA | March 13, 2019 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
To welcome newcomers, we must increase the relational capacity of our ministry.Webinar | By Peter Bowden, Unitarian Universalist Association of Membership Professionals , MidAmerica Region of the UUA | November 1, 2018 | For Adults | From LeaderLabTagged as: Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
The power of money in our own lives often goes unexamined. This plays out in our congregations in all sorts of ways. What would it mean to your congregation to be able to talk about money in ways that are life-giving and healing?Webinar | By Jan Christian, Kay Crider | May 30, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Finance for Congregations, Membership in Congregations, Stewardship for CongregationsPage/Article -
Every one-to-one recruitment invitation should include these four major components which are based on paying attention to the individual and building authentic relationship.By Renee Ruchotzke | April 6, 2018 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership in Congregations, Path to LeadershipPage/Article