InterConnections is not the only source of useful information for lay leaders. Check out uuworld.org for articles about UUA changes and congregational activities. Here are some recent ones:

• Ann Arbor congregation uses wind power (alternative energy) 1.10.11

• UU legislative ministries now in 15 states 1.3.11

• UUA plans 50th anniversary celebration (at GA 2011 in Charlotte, N.C.) 12.27.10

• New LGBT coordinator will emphasize trans issues 12.20.10

• Unitarian Universalists honor transgender deaths 12.6.10

• Board approves two-year project to shape UUA’s vision (Will invite congregations to use Appreciative Inquiry to develop ‘shared vision for denomination’s future.) 11.29.10

• Offering a room to asylum seekers (Members of two N.J. UU congregations host political asylum seekers as part of interfaith group.) 11.15.10

• UUs share their own immigration stories 11.8.10

• UUA launches Leap of Faith program (Growth program sets up mentoring relationships for twelve UU congregations; Association Sunday gifts provide funding.) 11.1.10

• 89 UU congregations join Global Day of Action (UUs promote environmental stewardship with ’10-10-10′ events.
) 10.18.10

•UU ministers speak out in support of gay teens (confronting bullying) 10.18.10

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Don Skinner

Don Skinner is editor of InterConnections and a member of the Shawnee Mission UU Church in Lenexa, Kansas.

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