The following guest post is by Kelly Mahler, a former 3D artist, SAHM (stay-at-home mother), Unitarian Universalist since 2007, and member of the UU Growth Lab on Facebook. Thanks for sharing your experience and suggestions, Kelly! I totally relate as a parent of a young child. 11am? Uh, that's lunch time! ~ Peter While reading the … Continue reading Why you aren’t reaching young adults and families with children
The following is the archived video of the live Millennial UU Innovators Discussion Google Hangout convened by Carey McDonald on June 5, 2013. Total running time 1 hour. Now you may be asking, how do these things get scheduled and how do I get involved? Join the UU Growth Lab on Facebook! Many great conversations … Continue reading Millennial UU Innovators Discussion Google Hangout
Reprinted from previous UU Planet post. You have a smart phone, you're on Facebook, you might even have an iPad. If you DO and you're at General Assembly, it is time to try Twitter. I know you can do it and I want to follow your tweets. Here's a quick guide. Find someone you know … Continue reading Start Tweeting at #UUAGA in 3 Easy Steps
I'm helping the amazing Matt Meyer share a new resource he's developed, so please share! Use buttons at the bottom of this post. Download A UU Theology of Organizing (PDF) by Matt Meyer articulating a "Unitarian Universalist Theology of Community Organizing." Social justice work and Unitarian Universalism are intricately connected. Most of us believe that … Continue reading A UU Theology of Community Organizing by Matt Meyer
I am excited to announce that Amy Wright Glenn, a Unitarian Universalist and dear family friend, has just publish Birth, Breath, and Death--- Meditations on Motherhood, Chaplaincy, and Life as a Doula. You may start reading it in under a minute on Amazon Kindle! UU Book Review A Unitarian Universalist from her congregation writes: This … Continue reading Birth, Breath, and Death – Meditations on Motherhood, Chaplaincy, and Life as a Doula
Recently I had the honor of collaborating with my friend and colleague, the Rev. Naomi King, on the 2013 Minns Lecture “Ministry in the Age of Collaboration.” We were asked to speak on social media and Unitarian Universalism in the 2st Century. We are both sharing core messages from our talks via our blogs, and … Continue reading Social Media and Congregations Lost In Time
For their work advancing Unitarian Universalist media, design and outreach via the UU Media Collaborative Works I hereby publicly present Jessica Ferguson and Tim Atkins with UU Gold Seals of Awesome Appreciation. Thank you for your generosity, time, talent and passion! ~ Peter
You know culture and technology are changing at an accelerating pace. But what does this mean for our Unitarian Universalist ministry? This is a critical issue for congregations and all religious leaders/staff today. Don't miss this opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and shape the conversation. Join us, the Rev. Naomi King and Peter Bowden, for a series of Tweetchats and Facebook discussion exploring "Ministry in the Age of Collaboration," the theme of our March 9, 2013 Minns Lectures.
Friends, here are details for the 2013 Minns Lectures. I'm honored to be offering one of the three lectures. Note that while this is a free event, there will be an online registration/RSVP. See http://www.minnslectures.org. ~ Peter Publicity Materials Minns Lectures 2013 Flyer (PDF) Tweeting about the Minns Lectures? Use hashtag #MinnsLecture. Register online here. Event … Continue reading The 2013 Minns Lecture Series
Friends, this year I will be offering the keynote and series of workshops at the Joseph Priestly District's 2013 Worship Arts Festival. My talk is titled "Worship & Social Media in the new Age of Collaboration." Social media has opened amazing new possibilities for turning worship and sermons into just one part of a much … Continue reading Joseph Priestly District 2013 Worship Arts Festival
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