Books, training organizations, and other resources for congregations exploring Sociocracy.

Let's forgo the pressure of resolutions and spend time in healing community instead.

In churches with fewer than 30 members, keep your policies simple and practical.

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.

Safety policies help to prevent interpersonal harm as well as safeguards for your assets such as money and building.

While the requirements for membership are in your bylaws, you also need policies ithat define participation, financial support, etc.

Ideally, policies guiding the minister, staff, and ministry teams come out of mutual conversations to create clarity around roles, responsibilities, and accountability. Ministry policies should feel collaborative and serve to guide ongoing programs and future decisions.

Safety policies are especially important to have in place before you need them, so they can be thoughtful without the anxiety of a current safety situation.

The UUA doesn’t dictate any particular governance model, but congregations have historically explored new models in "waves."

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....