Category: Announcements

UU Climate Strike Media Tips and Shot List

UPDATE:  See event coverage from the UU World and my related live tweeting. Friday, September 20th I'll be helping to document and amplify the Boston climate strike, live tweeting photos and video interviews, especially of our Boston Unitarian Universalist Contingent.     https://twitter.com/PeterBowdenLive/status/1172147982826954754 Below are some media tips for you wherever you are striking! Whether you … Continue reading UU Climate Strike Media Tips and Shot List →

On-Demand: Mastering Your Plan a Visit Strategy

Too many people thinking about visiting your congregation never follow through. You can help people interested in your congregation follow through and have a fantastic visit.  But it means proactively helping them plan their visit, offering clear instruction, resource, and support. How do you do this? We're talking "Plan a Visit Strategy" October 9th!

October 9: Mastering your “Plan A Visit” Strategy

Topic:  Mastering your "Plan A Visit" Strategy Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 7pm EST Duration: 60 minutes Where:  Online / Zoom Webinar Recording:  Available to program members New Members - Learn more and enroll Members - Go To Program Site Many people thinking about visiting a congregation make it to the congregation's website, but … Continue reading October 9: Mastering your “Plan A Visit” Strategy →

Training Greeters with Peter Bowden

If you're like me, you care deeply about helping people connect with great congregations.  An essential part of this process is having fantastic greeters.   That's the focus of my August 14th Leading Congregations Monthly session.  I hope you'll join us! Topic:  Training Greeters (Worship Greeters) Presenter:  Peter Bowden Date and Time: On-demand Duration: 60 … Continue reading Training Greeters with Peter Bowden →

Tips for attending UUA General Assembly 2019

The UUA's General Assembly conference is this month, June 19-23, in Spokane, WA! It is time to prepare, and if this is your first time, make sure to checkout these tips for having a great conference.  If you aren't attending the conference on-site, learn how to participate off-site. This collaborative post and "survival guide" features … Continue reading Tips for attending UUA General Assembly 2019 →

Twitter Strategy for Congregations

Right now Twitter is my favorite social media platform.  It is my favorite because it used by leaders, influencers, politicians, journalists, and others to stay on top of what is happening right now. Personally, I use it to build connections with leaders, authors, and influencers around the world.  I use it to listen, research and … Continue reading Twitter Strategy for Congregations →

New England UUs – Join us Feb 2 Social Media and Membership Growth Training

This training is complete. Thanks to all who attended!  ~ Peter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxM3NxZyi5k Unitarian Universalists leaders in New England, join me at First Parish in Needham, MA on Saturday, Feb 2, 2019, for my next Social Media and Membership Growth day-long training. Social media, smartphones, and non-stop access to the internet has changed how people are … Continue reading New England UUs – Join us Feb 2 Social Media and Membership Growth Training →

Social Media Webinar for Canadian Unitarian Congregations – Dec 8, 2018 at 12:30pm EST

UU Leaders - I'm offering a live training (webcast) on social media and membership growth for congregations, sponsored by the Canadian Unitarian Council, on Saturday, Dec 8th, 2018 at 12:30pm EST. We're talking congregational social media strategy, outreach, and membership growth! Register for the Webinar Can't make it? Register and I'll send you the recording.  … Continue reading Social Media Webinar for Canadian Unitarian Congregations – Dec 8, 2018 at 12:30pm EST →

Tips for attending UUA General Assembly 2018

The UUA's General Assembly conference is this month, June 20-24, in Kansas City, MO. It is time to prepare, and if this is your first time, make sure to checkout our tips for having a great conference at  If you aren't attending the conference on-site, checkout the many ways to participate off-site. This collaborative post … Continue reading Tips for attending UUA General Assembly 2018 →