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Building Unitarian Universalism

March 17, 2012 | Filed under: Ministry, Practical Arts

As mentioned back in January, I’ve been in search for a congregation to serve. As a result, I’ve read about the challenges and ambitions of many of our congregations, spoken with congregations all over the country, and visited from coast to coast and in between. Along the way, I’ve been …

Recommended Reading

September 28, 2011 | Filed under: Ministry, Pastoral Care, Practical Arts, Prophetic Outreach, Teaching, Worship

I’ve spent the last year reading the 68 books and documents on the required reading list for the Ministerial Fellowship Committee. This is the list of readings everyone preparing for the UU ministry must read before interviewing with the committee. Although the required readings have provided me a powerful grounding …

Introverts at Church

September 12, 2011 | Filed under: Ministry, Practical Arts, Worship

Now that I’m working as a hospital chaplain, I’m able to attend (rather than lead) worship on Sundays. My partner, Peter, and I have begun regularly attending church again. The experience has reminded me how hard it is for introverts to ease into church life. At the vast majority of …

The Messiness of Community

August 22, 2011 | Filed under: Ministry, Practical Arts

The first time I attended Sunday worship at a Unitarian Universalist congregation was, I believe, in 1997. My partner and I went one time, for Easter Sunday I think, and nothing particularly special happened. I don’t recall being turned OFF in any meaningful way, but neither did I feel compelled …

Characteristics of a Healthy Congregation

August 8, 2011 | Filed under: Ministry, Practical Arts

This article from the Center for Congregational Health outlines the marks of a healthy faith community (with scriptural support, if you need it): Constructive conflict resolution Adaptation to change Authentic community (i.e., real relationships) Ministry that reaches out as well as in Good communication A balance between clergy authority and …

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