| | Rev. Dr. Richard Speck - District Executive As we go into the summer session of our congregations, our pace usually slows a bit and we have time to reflect upon the year past and lay plans for the year ahead. It is important that leaders know how their actions influence the congregational system. I believe that leaders have a most critical role in helping determine the health of the congregation. Keep reading... |
Patricia Infante - Director for Lifespan Faith Development General Assembly 2009 was an exciting event with 3,500 enthusiastic Unitarian Universalists learning, celebrating and witnessing for our faith. I know that many of you could not be there so I would like to share a few highlights and let you know where you can get more information on the latest ideas and best practices that our movement has to offer. Keep reading... |
Joan Priest - Development Director While many of our congregations raised funds this year than last, many still came short of their goal and have had to make difficult choices for the coming year. Whether you exceeded or fell short of your goal, it's important to make time to count our blessings and celebrate the effort. When we practice gratitude, we encourage generosity and healthy congregations. It's a good time to encourage bequests and planned gifts, also. For more information about planned giving or Chalice Keepers, the JPD Endowment Fund for Growth, please contact me at joan.priest@rhodes-alumni.net or 610-869-9335. Keep reading... |
Mark Bernstein - Director for Growth In January 2001, the Congregational, District and Extension Services of the UUA released a document entitled 100+ Ideas for Membership Growth. While this report includes some very good ideas to stimulate growth, I've got 10 additional tips that they forgot to tell you. Keep reading... |
Om Prakash - Director for Racial and Social Justice We intend to take racial and social justice to the next level. We will begin to see it for what it really is--that which can heal the false beliefs and fears that are the root that seperates us all from being one family and one world. In all actuality, racial and social justice is not as much about fighting as it is about healing the planet and the human family. If you would like to be a healer of society and a creator of a better world, a Beloved Community, we invite you to join us in our efforts. Keep reading... |
Andrew Mertz - Director of Youth and Young Adult Programs Many congregations find an increased number of church shoppers in summer time, young adults are no exception. It seems it may be a curse in some respects that our congregational life slows down with multi-service Sundays being limited to just one, perhaps even alternative or lower quality worship too. And yet this is a booming time for first time visitors of all types. Keep reading... |
Board Column - Mike Harris, JPD Board President It was a joy to be with 3,300+ other UUs in Salt Lake City. Bill Sinkford received several standing ovations in recognition of his eight years of service as our President. And, Peter Morales was elected by a 580 vote margin of over 3,500 votes cast. A moving retrospective of Bill and installation of Peter was part of the final worship service. Keep reading... |
Joseph Priestley District Ends Policy 7/20/08 I. Global Ends Policy The Joseph Priestley District (JPD) exists in the Mid Atlantic region so that: - Congregations are healthy, growing and diverse;
- Unitarian Universalism is expanding;
- Unitarian Universalism is understood and Unitarian Universalism values are lived out.
View the complete Ends Policy. |
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