What Training Do You Need?

It’s the start of a new worship year.  That means we have some committees with new leaders and some committees with new members.  Many of you know exactly what to do because you’ve been doing it for years–others of you, not so much.  The...

How Do You Know That Stuff?

As in any organization, there are concentric rings of committed members. At UUCA (and at most religious institutions), we have 60-80 highly committed members in the center of our circle. These folks donate large amounts of time and money to Unitarian Universalism....

Wide-Open Welcome

As you may have noticed, we have two complementary programs going on at the moment at UUCA.  We have the construction/fundraising program called “The Welcome Project” and a membership/connection program called “Wide-Open Welcome.” Wide-Open Welcome describes the way...

A Tale of Two Construction Projects

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times……  oh, sorry, couldn’t help myself. Here’s information all well-informed members should have.  Pass it along, let your friends know, mention it in your meetings, whatever.  And be sure to tell...

How Committees Work in Policy Governance

As I wrote in the entry about the Board and policy governance, this organizational structure definitely helps the Board and staff by providing greater clarity on roles and responsibilities.  The same can be said for the work of committees.  Every committee and group...