New Resources from the UUA’s Office of Worship and Music Resources (WAMR)

March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Friends, the following is from Erik Wikstrom, Worship and Music Resources Director for the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations.  Erik and I have been in dialog about worship excellence as a foundational growth strategy. Thanks Erik!


New Resources from the Office of Worship and Music Resources (WAMR)

I am very excited to announce four new resources pages on the UUA’s WorshipWeb!

The first two are additions to the current Music Module.  You can now find a listing of songbooks and other musical resources that are in use in a number of our congregations, along with purchase information!  This will greatly increase the repertoire of any congregation that is looking for something to sing beyond the “official” hymnals.

The other music related resources is a compilation of articles that have appeared in the wonderful InterConnections over the year with a focus on
music ministries.  You can find this very informative list at

There is also a new module dedicated to resources supporting Multigenerational Worship.

As always, if there are resources that you feel particularly in need of, or if there are resources you have that you feel you could share with
others, please don’t hesitate to be in touch.

Virtually all of our resources have come from congregations to be shared with congregations!  Keep the good works coming.

Yours,
Erik Walker Wikstrom
Worship and Music Resources Director for the
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
(617) 948-6428

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Topics and Questions for Michael Durall Webinar

March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Friends,

I need to start shaping the focus of the April webinar with Michael Durall, author of the Almost Church series.   The general topic we will be discussing is the health, growth and future of Unitarian Universalism.

Given how short our time with Michael is, I’d love to know what topics you are interested in.  Are there specific ideas from his books, consulting, etc… you’d like us to discuss?  Let me know by commenting on this post or by emailing me at peter@uuplanet.com with the subject “Topics for April MD Webinar.”

I’ll be speaking with Michael shortly about this. Nice to have your input.

Format:  Webinar
Date:  April 20th
Time: 7:30pm – 9pm EST
Cost: $12  (online registration fee included)
Details & Registration:  Register online here

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Transforming our Prejudices: A Sensitivity Workshop – Newport, RI

March 22, 2010 By 2 Comments

Transforming our Prejudices – A Sensitivity Workshop
Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St, Newport
Saturday, April 3, 2010
10:30am – 3pm.  Channing Church Parish Hall
Google Map to Channing Church

The Channing Church Interweave group will be hosting a Sensitivity Workshop on Saturday, April 3rd.   Open seats for this workshop have now been made available to participants from other congregations.  Donation is $10. Seating is limited. If you are interested in attending, please email Lee Whittaker at interweave@channingchurch.org to let them know how many will be attending. You may pay at the door.

Workshop Description:

Unitarian Universalism calls us towards cherishing a pluralistic world, a world in which difference is honored and celebrated rather than tolerated. Like the process of cutting and polishing stone, learning to appreciate rather than accept differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, and class can be challenging. This workshop will give participants opportunities to do personal work on internalized and external oppressions as well as provide concrete ways to bring new learnings and tools into everyday life.

Barb Greve graduated for Starr King School for the Ministry in 2007 and currently serves as the interim director of religious education for the First Unitarian Society of Newton, MA.  Barb was a Program Associate for the Office of GLBT Concerns from 1995-2005.  In that time he preached and ran workshops on issues of race, gender identity, sexual orientation and ability. He collaborated on the UUAs 2nd edition of the Welcoming Congregation Handbook and co-authored Living the Welcoming Congregation.

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