I just watched the following videos by Gamification expert, author and speaker, Gabe Zichermann. If you, as a congregational leader, want to understanding the coming generations, watch one of the following presentations. At present we are, as Zichermann says, more disconnected from our youth than any other generation. That's right, the technological cultural differences between … Continue reading “Gamification” of Church
Join us for the following Tweetchat scheduled for December 8th. I'll be joining the conversation. Hope you will too. New to Twitter and Tweetchats? A "Tweetchat" allows you to pull together all tweets (Twitter messages) marked with the same hashtag (#something) forming a conversation. The website Tweetchat.com, and other tools, can easily pull together every … Continue reading Tweetchat: Supporting Emerging and Entrepreneurial #UU Ministries
Friends, you've heard of them. They've recently been captured on video (below). Now the burning question, ahem, is can they come to your congregation, district, region, camp, conference and/or General Assembly... YES!!! I've confirmed via a trusted source that Chalice Man and The Flame Dame are ready and willing to appear at your UU event. … Continue reading Now Booking: Chalice Man and The Flame Dame!
In this video series from the Unitarian Universalist Association, religious professionals reflect on Unitarian Universalist ministry in all its forms. Each video ranges from 2 to 4 minutes. According to the Rev. Harlan Limpert, UUA Vice President for Ministries and Congregational Support Administration, the last videos in the series will be released over the next two … Continue reading Reflections on Ministry UUA Video Series
The following is a directory of topic focused UU labs on Facebook. After I launched the UU Growth Lab in February 2011, lab members immediately started launching "spin-off" labs in an organic fashion. For those not familiar with the UU Growth Lab, I like to think of it as a virtual lounge where UU leaders … Continue reading Facebook UU Lab Directory as of 11/11/11
In this post, a call to action for congregations wanting to grow but not fully realizing that their front door and first greeting space has moved online. Plus information on related UU Labs on Facebook. And yes, I know this is a hard transition. But it is necessary. If you're stuck, ask for help and … Continue reading Growth, Front Doors and Foyers in the Digital Age
A new survey for freerange UUs has just been created by the UUA's Office of Growth Strategies. I hope you'll share this with your friends, colleagues and congregation at large. Here's the survey announcement: Seeking Free-Range Unitarian Universalists... by Tandi Rogers If you're a "Free-Range Unitarian Universalist," please take this survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FreeRangeUUs. The UUA Office … Continue reading Surveys and thoughts on Freerange UUs
Friends, if your congregation is within reasonable travel to Southern New England please share this event reminder with your congregation. My workshop will be focused on MEDIA and MINISTRY for all ages. I'm designing it with a wide range of participants in mind -- religious educators, clergy, volunteer teachers, youth advisors, youth, young adults. You … Continue reading Ministry and Media for All Ages workshop – Nov. 19. 2011
Last week Amy and I attended a Healthy Congregations™ Facilitator Training in St. Paul, MN at the Luther Seminary. Led by pastors Roger Schwarze and Bill Strom. Though I had read Peter Steinke's book, Healthy Congregations (Alban), it was great exploring systems theory and congregational life with the small interfaith group of assembled participants. If … Continue reading Healthy Congregations: A systems theory approach
Also see: Unitarian Universalists and Occupy Movement page Yesterday I had a great conversation with a colleague on what role Unitarian Universalists and our institutions should play in the OCCUPY MOVEMENT. I've had a number of similar conversations. Unitarian Universalist leaders, clergy, members and friends -- there is no one way UU's are responding and … Continue reading Unitarian Universalist Ministry in an Occupied World?
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