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       JPD Leadership Notes
September 2008
In This Issue
Leadership and Faith
In The Quantum world
Ask for it! Tap into the resources of the JPD
Realizing the Potential for Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the JPD
Catching Up
JPD Ends Policy
Rev. Dr. Richard Speck
District Executive 
Richard 
Rev. Dr. Richard Speck discusses leadership and faith.  The need for greater self-differentiation is emphasized.  He asks the question "If you were accused of being Unitarian Universalist, would there be enough evidence to convict you?"  Book resources for leaders are listed in his publication.  Keep reading...
 
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Patricia Infante - Director for Lifespan Faith DevelopmentChristopjer
Our universe is unimaginably big and grand and beautiful and frightening and mysterious - and yet, according to systems theorist Margaret Wheatley's interpretation of quantum theory, it all comes down to this: connections matter.  In a universe so vast, it is the tiniest, most inconceivably small relationships that are at the heart of everything we know and see and hear and touch - and for some, it is at the heart of everything we believe.  Keep reading...
Joan PriestJoan Priest - Development Director
Ask for it!  Tap into the resources of the JPD.  Whether you want to revitalize your Stewardship model, reorganize your Lifespan Faith Development program, or resolve a conflict, the professional staff of the Joseph Priestley District is ready to serve you and  your congregation.  For example, I would be delighted to meet with you about Stewardship and assist with preparations for your annual canvass.  Please email me at joan.priest@rhodes-alumni.net or 610-869-9335 to discuss your special needs and be sure to register for the September 20 Stewardship Workshop with Wayne Clark of the UUA.  Keep reading...
Christopher Sims - Director for Young Adult and Campus MinistryChristopjer
In the coming days, our district will have the opportunity to realize the full potential of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.  What are we doing to help make our Ministry to Youth and Young Adults even stronger?  Keep reading...
Chuck Wooldridge - UUA Trustee
We have a lot to catch up on so this note is longer than my characteristic one pager.  I hope this summer offered refreshing breezes, restoring sun, and gentle moments of relaxation for the many leaders and ministers in the Joseph Priestley District.
 
While GA in Ft. Lauderdale may have been a smaller gathering than many of the previous years, it was certainly no shorter on significant events.  Highlights of GA, as well as the Knoxville Tragedy are offered in his publication.  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.

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