InterConnections Index to Previous Issues

In its almost three years of existence, InterConnections has brought its readers information about a wide variety of topics. But if you've joined us recently, you may not be aware of the help that past issues provided. If you're struggling with a particular problem in your congregation, InterConnections may have written about it. Here is an index of all of the major articles for your review, from the first issue in January 1998 to the present.

All of the articles are available in the InterConnections Resource Library and are searchable by key word. For instance, type in the word "membership" and you'll get all the articles that relate to membership.

LEADERSHIP
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Ways to Get Board Meetings to Go Faster and Work Better, Vol. 1, Issue 1;
Handling Disruptive People, Vol. 1, Issue 2;
Fun and Food Can Help Make Your Work Parties Popular, Vol. 1, Issue 3;
When the News Media Calls, Be Prepared, Vol. 1, Issue 4;
Attracting New Members With Creative Leadership, Vol. 1, Issue 5;
Social Justice Programs Help Congregations Grow, Vol. 1, Issue 6;
InterConnections Announces New Resource Library, Vol. 2, Issue 1;
To Keep Committees Filled, Make Church Meaningful, Vol. 2, Issue 2;
Denominational Affairs Can Spark New Vitality, Vol. 2, Issue 3;
Plan Ahead when Facing RE Classroom Challenges, Vol. 2, Issue 4;
Volunteer Coordinators Help Fill the Committees, Vol. 2, Issue 5;
Building a Youth Group Takes Time, Dedication, Vol. 3, Issue 1;
Dedication Ceremonies Deserve Care, Reflection, Vol. 3, Issue 2;
Cross-Town Cooperation Boosts Congregations, Vol. 3, Issue 3;
Reviving a Congregation Takes New Visions, Events, Vol. 3, Issue 4;
UUA Washington Office: A Social Justice Resource, Vol. 3, Issue 5

MEMBERSHIP
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Greet Visitors Thoughtfully to Build Feeling of Welcome, Vol. 1, Issue 1;
Create Memorable Moments to Welcome New Members, Vol. 1, Issue 2;
To Attract More Visitors, Start with the Bathrooms, Vol. 1, Issue 3;
Getting Results From Ads Takes Time and Patience, Vol. 1, Issue 4;
How to Help New Members Find a Comfortable Place, Vol. 1, Issue 5;
Mentoring and Friendship Programs Aid New Members, Vol. 1, Issue 6;
To Attract Young Adults Treat Them as Equals, Vol. 2, Issue 1;
Food and a Few Volunteers Get Campus Outreach Going, Vol. 2, Issue 2;
Growth Brings Changes and Lots of Challenges, Vol. 2, Issue 3;
Closing the Back Door to Keep the Members You Add, Vol. 2, Issue 4;
Small Groups Help Build a Stronger Congregation, Vol. 2, Issue 5;
Greeting Sunday Visitors is Easy if You Polish Skill, Vol. 3, Issue 1;
Midweek Events Connect Members With Fun, Worship, Vol. 3, Issue 2;
Beyond Casseroles: Caring Committees That Work, Vol. 3, Issue 3;
Putting Heart and Soul Into Newcomer Classes, Vol. 3, Issue 4;
Remembering to Include Youth in Your Activities, Vol. 3, Issue 4;
Pamphlets: Another Tool to Help Us Tell Our Story, Vol. 3, Issue 5.

MONEY & RESOURCES
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Dealing with a Dilemma We'd All Love to Face (large gifts), Vol. 1, Issue 1;
Call on Dreams and Spirit to Build Canvass Results, Vol. 1, Issue 2;
Buying the House Next Door Can Provide Room to Grow, Vol. 1, Issue 3;
Annual Service Auctions Generate Cash, Sociability, Vol. 1, Issue 4;
New Fundraising Manual Helps Dreams Come True, Vol. 1, Issue 5;
Starting an Endowment Fund for a Congregation's Future, Vol. 1, Issue 6;
Paying the RE Director a Responsible Wage, Vol. 2, Issue 1;
(Stewardship) Conference Focuses on Scarcity to Abundance, Vol. 2, Issue 2;
Building An Endowment? If You Ask, They Will Give, Vol. 2, Issue 3;
Celebration Sunday Adds Spice to Annual Canvass, Vol. 2, Issue 4;
Church Investment Aim: Putting UU Values to Work, Vol. 2, Issue 5;
Year-Round Planning Helps The Canvass Go Smoothly, Vol. 3, Issue 1;
Personal Religious Stories Build Church Community, Vol. 3, Issue 1;
Credit Card Pledging Helps With the Cash Flow, Vol. 3, Issue 2;
Responsible Money Talk Helpful to New Members, Vol. 3, Issue 2;
Searching for the Perfect Congregational Database, Vol. 3, Issue 3;
Congregations Improving Compensation for Staff, Vol. 3, Issue 4;
Keeping Crises at Bay During Your Renovations, Vol. 3, Issue 5.

NOURISHING THE SPIRIT
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Make Teaching RE Fun to Attract New Volunteers, Vol. 1, Issue 1;
Ways to Help Volunteers Feel Good About Helping, Vol. 1, Issue 2;
Starting a Social Justice Program That Really Works, Vol. 1, Issue 3;
Accessibility Often Grows From a Small First Step, Vol. 1, Issue 4;
Lay-Led Services Require Inspiration and Structure, Vol. 1, Issue 5;
Blending the Age Groups for Fuller Church Experience, Vol. 1, Issue 6;
‘Fulfilling the Promise' Helps Identify Your Shared Goals, Vol. 2, Issue 1;
Congregations Joining Antiracism Partnerships, Vol. 2, Issue 2;
Paying Fair Compensation Benefits More Than Staff, Vol. 2, Issue 3;
Coming of Age Programs Include Rewards for All, Vol. 2, Issue 4;
Welcoming Congregation Program Builds Diversity, Vol. 2, Issue 5;
Personal Religious Stories Build Church Community; Vol. 3, Issue 1;
What's in a Name Change? Theology, Passion and More, Vol. 3, Issue 2;
Building a Music Program Takes Vision, Time, Talent, Vol. 3, Issue 3;
Creating Groups for Men Within Your Congregation, Vol. 3, Issue 4;
Joys and Concerns: A Joy To Behold, if Done Right, Vol. 3, Issue 5.

TOOLBOX
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Quick and Caring Expertise Available on E-Mail Lists, Vol. 1, Issue 1;
How UU Leadership Schools Build Congregational Spirit, Vol. 1, Issue 2;
An Audio Tape Can Help Answer Visitors' Questions, Vol. 1, Issue 3;
Steeples Pay Big Dividends When Industry Comes Calling, Vol. 1, Issue 4;
E-mail, Websites New Tools for UU Congregations, Vol. 1, Issue 5;
Strategic Plans are Key to Congregations' Future, Vol. 1, Issue 6;
Top-Selling Books That Help Church Decision-Making, Vol. 2, Issue 1;
School Partnerships Reward Kids and Congregations, Vol. 2, Issue 2;
To Get Interfaith Value, Talk While You Work, Vol. 2, Issue 3;
Congregational Bookstore Requires Good Location, Publicity, Vol. 2, Issue 4; InterConnections Index to Back Issues, Vol. 2, Issue 5;
In Elections, Support Issues, Not Candidates, Vol. 3, Issue 1;
Free Online Subscriptions For Your Lay Leaders, Vol. 3, Issue 1;
Checklists Help Determine Congregational Health, Vol. 3, Issue 2;
Empty Shelves Projects Work at Home and GA, Vol. 3, Issue 3;
Departed Visitors Can Help Us Learn About Our Flaws, Vol. 3, Issue 4;
InterConnections Index to Back Issues, Vol. 3, Issue 5.