Resources to Download
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For Congregational Leaders
- Presentation "Appreciative Inquiry" given by Larry Peers on January 23, 2010 as an MBD Learning Congregation workshop (PDF)
- Presentation "Leading Through Change: Steering the Rollercoaster" given by Rev. Sue Phillips on October 17, 2009 as an MBD Learning Congregation workshop (PDF)
- Presentation "Emergency Preparedness" given by Rev. Aaron Payson on May 9, 2009 (PPT) or (PDF). Other materials presented include:
Church Evacuation Procedures
Congregation Emergency Plan
Family Disaster Supplies Kit
Preparedness Is Smart
FEMA - Preparing for Disaster
Swine Flu Key Facts
UU Church of Worcester Emergency Plan
UU Church of Worcester Incident Report
- Presentation "Exploring the Gifts Among Us" given by Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley on May 3, 2009 at the Arlington Street Church (PDF)
- Presentation for "Seeking Wholeness in a Fragmented World" given by Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley on April 25, 2009 at the MBD Spring Conference (PPT) or (PDF)
- Presentation for "Pastoral Care Teams Training" given by Rev. Sue Phillips on March 21, 2009 for the Learning Congregation Series (PPT) or (PDF)
- Presentation for "The Prophethood of All Believers: Sermon Writing and Preaching for Lay People" given by Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley and Rev. Sue Phillips on February 21, 2009 (PDF)
- Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley's presentation on "Conflict Transformation" (PDF) (PPT) given as part of the Art & Craft of Leadership program on January 25, 2009.
- Presentation for "Governance: Congregational Structures That Work" given by Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley on January 24, 2009 for the Learning Congregations Series (PDF) (PPT) with additional reference material "Three Models Landscape" developed by the First Unitarian Society of Newton.
- Presentation for "Creating/Leading Dynamic Lay-led Worship" given by Rev. Sue Phillips on November 15, 2008 for the Learning Congregations Series (PDF)
- Presentation for "Beyond Fundraising" given by Wayne Clark on November 1, 2008 for the Learning Congregations Series (PDF) (PPT)
- Presentation for "Presidents & Ministers Convocation" given on September 20, 2008 (PDF) (PPT)
- Presentation for "Staff Startup" given on September 2, 2008 (PDF) (PPT)
- Presentation for "Hospitality 202" given on August 23, 2008 for the Learning Congregations Series (PDF)
- Slides from the Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley's presentation "Exploring the Gifts Among Us" at the 2008 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (PDF) or (PPT)
- Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley's presentation "What Happens When We Grow" given as part of the Art & Craft of Leadership program on January 27, 2008 and February 24, 2008.
- Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley's presentation"Through the Looking Glass: Strategic Planning in Congregations" given as part of the Art & Craft of Leadership program on November 11, 2007.
- Notes from the Workshop on Energizing and Deadening Experiences (PDF) (MSWord)
- Congregations Count: Evaluating Your Membership Process
For Church Professionals
- Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley's presentation "The Potential of Unitarian Universalism" given at the 2008 Large Church Conference held in Louisville, KY.
PDF or PPT
- Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley's presentation "Conflict Transformation: Living the Covenant" given at the Unitarian Universalist Ministers’ Association (UUMA) Mass. Bay Chapter meeting on November 14, 2007.
- Slides from the Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley's presentation "Conflict Transformation" given at the 2007 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations held in Portland, OR.
PDF or PPT