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It’s that time again when Unitarian Universalist congregations and ministers go into search for each other. The Rev. Keith Kron, Director of the UUA’s Transitions Office, joins us to talk about the process, what’s new this year, plus what should be considered even when not in search right now.
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Aisha Hauser, Hank Peirce, Michael Tino and Alicia Forde, with production support provided by Terri Burnor. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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What makes a good, long-lasting relationship between ministers and congregations when they’re not in search? This is a highlight clip from episode #173 with the Rev. Keith Kron, director of the UUA’s transitions office.
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Aisha Hauser, Hank Peirce, Michael Tino and Alicia Forde, with production support provided by Terri Burnor. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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Susan Frederick-Gray joins us as the first of three candidates for UUA President who will be on The VUU in March. Throughout our conversation, Susan emphasizes the importance of fundraising and mission as central to the role of president.
The VUU is hosted by Meg Riley, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Aisha Hauser, Hank Peirce, Michael Tino and Alicia Forde, with production support provided by Terri Burnor. Tom Schade joins as special host for this week’s episode. The VUU streams live on Thursdays at 11 am ET.
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A number of years ago, I was the guest preacher at one of our small congregations in northern New England. Read more →
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My seminary classmate was 30 years older than me. I sat in his small apartment, hoping for the kind of wisdom and guidance I had already come to know he might provide. Read more →
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Our liberal religious covenant
is to trust one another enough
to seek help when we’re down and to offer assistance when we’re able.
–Tom Owen-Towle (Unitarian Universalist, minister, author) Read more →
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A covenant is not a contract. It is not made and signed and sealed once and for all, sent to the attorneys for safekeeping or guarded under glass in a museum. Read more →
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We are being invited into a place where we move from an idea to an experience. Read more →
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While Rev. Meg Riley is on sabbatical her column is being written by invited guests.
I often wonder if there is much more going on with free will than meets the eye, especially when it comes to finding and joining a spiritual community. Read more →
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I’ve been going lately to choir rehearsals in a classroom at a school for the arts, so I’ve had a chance to read the posters on the front wall. Read more →
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