I just ordered a new book on humanism, our UU theology, and the history of our association, REGAINING BALANCE: THE EVOLUTION OF THE UUA by Michael Werner, published by Religious Humanism Press. I'm excited for this read as this relates directly to conversations we've been having in the UU Growth Lab over the last two … Continue reading New book on humanism, UU theology, and the growth (or not) of the UUA
Update 6/26: The Faithful Risk Fund is in Gini's honor, not the platform... There was talk about a crowd sourcing platform as part of honoring her, but that was already in development by the Mass Bay and Clara Barton Districts. So the platform is a collaboration with first $10,000 in donations supporting its development. Friends, … Continue reading New UU Crowdfunding Platform, and Faithful Risk Fund to honor Gini Courter
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
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
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
Next month our Unitarian Universalist congregation in Taunton, MA is hosting a growth conference which I hope you will consider sending a team to. It is Friday, October 26 - Saturday, October 27, 2012. See Full Details and Online Registration. Paul Nickerson Presenting will be my colleague, Paul Nickerson, a senior associate with Griffith Coaching, … Continue reading Church Growth Conference – Taunton, MA, October 26-27, 2012
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