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?
The following guest post by the Rev. Aaron Payson and the Rev. Thomas Schade features a collaborative Association Sunday experiment using Skype. Love it! ~ Peter “What could 600+ Unitarian Universalists do in Worcester?” This was the central question that inspired an experiment in the use of technology and congregational cooperation during the 2011 … Continue reading The Skype’s the Limit!
In the Ballou Channing District? It's time to register for the Healthy Congregations ™ training our district is offering starting next month. I will be facilitating this event with Ballou Channing District Executive, the Rev. Bill Zelazny. If your congregation is planning on attending, please email me so I may reserve your space and order … Continue reading RSVP now for Healthy Congregations BCD trainings
I wanted to encourage those of you engaging with the "Occupy Movement" to order Standing on the Side of Love campaign merchandise to wear when you attend occupy events. Visit the Standing on the Side of Love store to order shirts, signs, bags, buttons and more. Our yellow Standing on the Side of Love shirts … Continue reading Occupying? Supporting occupiers? Go Yellow!
NEW PAGE: See new longer term UU's and OCCUPY MOVEMENT page. Question: Any of your congregations, members and/or clergy getting involved in Occupy Wallsteet, Occupy Boston, and beyond? If you are pro revolution, this is one of those situations where individual UU's and our congregations need to lead. If you want to see action, you … Continue reading Unitarian Universalists and OCCUPY Movement?
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