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Leading in Congregations
A day-long leadership institute for all leaders - past, present, and future - in UU congregations

September 20, 2008

The Clara Barton District is pleased to present a
day-long leadership institute for District congregations.
Teams of congregational leaders are
encouraged to attend to engage in skill-building,
develop best practices, and experience the
spiritual dimension of congregation leadership.

Workshops:

• Covenantal Leadership and Right Relationships
• From "Filling the Slots" to Spiritual Leadership Development
• Faith Development for You, Me, and Everyone
• Prophetic Finances
• Knowledge Empowers: Who knows and how do they find out?
• Hospitality: Polishing your Diamond in the Rough
• Diversity in your Congregation: What does it look like?
• Stories of Change: Resistance, Breakthrough, and Transformation

Workshop leaders include UUA Congregational Services Director Rev. Tracey Robinson Harris, UUA Treasurer Tim Brennan, JUUST Change consultant Paula Cole Jones, and other skilled facilitators in our District and our Association.
Participants will have an opportunity to network with folks from similarly sized congregations. There will be time for congregational teams to work together to create a plan for integrating new learnings from this conference into their
congregations.

This conference is made possible by CBD congregations’ generous support of Association Sunday.

Fee:
1-5 participants from one congregation = $85
6-10 participants from one congregation =$165
11-15 participants from one congregation =$245

[Flyer]

October 17-18, 2008
The DCU Center
Arena & Convention Complex
Worcester, MA

Featuring the candidates for UUA President:

LAUREL HALLMAN
Senior Minister
First Unitarian Church, Dallas, TX

PETER MORALES
Senior Minister
Jefferson Unitarian Church, Golden

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UU University is a gathering just before General Assembly (GA) of congregational leaders of all kinds. If you want to increase your knowledge and ability to serve your congregation, UU University is for you!

UU University 2008 starts at about noon on June 24 and concludes by 12:30 p.m. on June 25. This year’s keynote speaker is Nick Carter, President of Andover Newton Theological School. Carter will teach strategies for leading theologically diverse congregations and how congregations might have a positive impact on a theologically diverse world. To register, or or more information:

• Register for UUU 2008!
• Why Go to UU University? 2007 Participants Talk (YouTube)
• UUU Flyer (PDF)
• UUU Testimonials (YouTube)

General Assembly, a meeting of congregations, then begins on June 25 and runs through June 29 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The theme for 2008 is “Common Threads.” Watch the GA page of the UUA Web site for more details.

In "Voices of a Liberal Faith," members and ministers share their thoughts on worship and fellowship, explain the goals of religious education, explore the historic roots of our religion, and celebrate the spirit of social justice that inspires our faith.

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[More info on the UUA site]