Tag: Ministry

Announcing Jan 4th, 2014 Social Media Intensive for Congregational Leaders

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Friends, on January 4, 2014 I will be leading a social media intensive for congregational leaders.  This event is being held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, AZ.   If you are a minister, congregational staff or volunteer interacting with human beings in the United States with internet access and mobile technology,  this event is … Continue reading Announcing Jan 4th, 2014 Social Media Intensive for Congregational Leaders →

New UU Crowdfunding Platform, and Faithful Risk Fund to honor Gini Courter

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 →

Why you aren’t reaching young adults and families with children

Why You're Losing Young Adults

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 →

Millennial UU Innovators Discussion Google Hangout

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 →

3-day UU Social Media intensive next week!

Friends, just received these details for the three-day option we've created for those who want to attend the mid-week portion of my social media track next week.  A few people still trying to join us for this  Tue -- Thur option  featuring sessions on Facebook, Twitter, and online video for UU congregations. The following details … Continue reading 3-day UU Social Media intensive next week! →

Reflections on Ministry UUA Video Series

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 →