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An April Fool’s Day collection of quotes and observations that will likely repel visitors.By Tandi Rogers | April 1, 2012 | From LeaderLabTagged as: HospitalityPage/Article -
When a Unitarian Universalist (UU) group began to form in 2009 in suburban Cincinnati it wasn’t long before its members decided it needed a name. They thought about naming the new congregation for the town where they met, but then they opted for something different. “We noticed all these...By Donald E. Skinner | February 14, 2012 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Congregational Administration, Facilities Management, Governance for Congregations, Leadership Development, Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article
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Understanding how congregations actually grow can help churches be strategic about growth initiatives. The "Five Types of Growth" framework can help!By Tandi Rogers | February 1, 2012 | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
When a congregation wants to add a new program, what are some helpful strategies?Leader Resource | By Donald E. Skinner | February 1, 2012 (reviewed May 2024) | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Communication, Congregational Administration, Covenant Groups & Small Group Ministry, Governance for Congregations, Leadership Development, Membership Growth & Outreach, Membership in CongregationsPage/Article -
When the Rev. Barbara Meyers began a mental health ministry at the Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship in Fremont, Calif., in 2005 it was the only one. Not anymore....By Donald E. Skinner | November 1, 2011 | From InterConnectionsTagged as: Career Development for Ministers, Disability & Accessibility, Membership in Congregations, Multiculturalism, Support and Caring in CongregationsPage/Article
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Shifting from a humanist fellowship to a more spiritual and inclusive community helped them reach the goal of owning their own building.Congregational Story | By Westside UU Congregation, Seattle, WA | September 14, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
Making welcoming part of everyone's responsibility, and putting energy into small group ministry helped this congregation achieve sustained growth.Congregational Story | By UU Congregation of Fairfax, Oakton, VA | September 14, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
They chose to give up a historic building they dearly loved in order to build a new, larger home as their gift to the future.Congregational Story | By Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, Peoria, IL | September 14, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
A multiracial congregation offers a liberal sanctuary in a conservative area.Congregational Story | By UU Fellowship of Beaufort, Beaufort, SC | September 14, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
This congregation thrives because "This congregation says 'yes!' "Newcomers feel warmly welcomed, there are lots of activities aimed at getting people together, people feel their talents are appreciated.Congregational Story | By UU Fellowship of Wayne County Ohio, Wooster, OH | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
They moved beyond their former mentality of scarcity and invest in new facilities, programs, and personnel, and…we needed to become a fair compensation congregation.Congregational Story | By Pacific Unitarian Church, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
A church where people grow spiritually, and then out of that give to the larger world.Congregational Story | By First Unitarian Church, Portland, OR | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
The congregation's leaders said there were seven values that sustained and guided them: we value everyone's voice; it's okay to ask for help; we value the advice we receive; we value the generosity of angels; we value the growth of liberal religion; we value social justice; and we value fun.Congregational Story | By Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship, Carbondale, IL | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
A family-oriented and welcoming congregationCongregational Story | By Bull Run UUs, Manassas, VA | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
This congregation grew from 250 to 500 members and its budget has grown from $144,000 to $740,000 in ten years.Congregational Story | By Unity Temple UU Congregation, Oak Park, IL | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
A church boldly faced its problematic behaviors and focused on navigating the diversity already in its midst, and grew from 350 to 520 members.Congregational Story | By All Souls UU Church, Kansas City, MO | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
This congregation was a committed multi-racial church, growing and extending its influence in the wider community.Congregational Story | By Davies UU Congregation, Camp Springs, MD | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
To celebrate their Centennial, they planned to raise and give away $100,000 and perform 100 hours of service, which helped unify the congregation.Congregational Story | By Beacon UU Congregation in Summit, Summit, NJ | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
A 300+ year old church renews itself by focusing on mission, covenant, and welcoming.Congregational Story | By UU Area Church at First Parish Sherborn, Sherborn, MA | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article -
A suburban congregation looks to renew its sense of mission by buying a building in a diverse neighborhood.Congregational Story | By Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA | September 5, 2011 (reviewed March 2024) | From LeaderLabTagged as: Membership Growth & OutreachPage/Article