InterConnections Index to Previous Issues

If you're struggling with a particular problem in your congregation, InterConnections may have written about it. Here is an index of many articles, from January 1998 to the present. All these and more are in the InterConnections Resource Library and are searchable by key word.

CREATING COMMUNITY
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Handling Disruptive People (1:2)
Accessibility Often Grows From a Small First Step (1:4)
Blending the Age Groups (1:6)
Small Groups Help Build a Stronger Congregation (2:5)
Personal Religious Stories Build Church Community (3:1)
Midweek Events Connect Members With Fun, Worship (3:2)
Building a Music Program (3:3)
Creating Groups for Men (3:4)
Joys and Concerns (3:5)
Worship Associates (4:1)
Keeping Members Connected by Creating Small Groups (4:1)
Create a Historical Archive (4:2)
Letting Sundays Ring Out With Childrens' Voices (4:2)
Accessibilities Improvements Help Entire Congregation (5:2)
Church on Cape Cod (Brewster) Thrives (5:3)
Safe Congregation Policies Protect Children, Adults (5:4).

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
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To Attract Young Adults Treat Them as Equals (2:1)
Food and a Few Volunteers Get Campus Outreach Going (2:2)
Coming of Age Programs (2:4)
Building a Youth Group (3:1)
Remembering to Include Youth (3:4)
Young Adults Need Special Attention (4:3)
Reach Out to Students With Food, Friendship (4:4)
Techniques for Building Strong Young Adult Groups (4:4)
Coming of Age Trip Needs Planning (5:1)
Bridging Ceremonies Mark Young Adulthood Passage (5:4)
Thriving Youth Groups Have Support (5:5)

SOCIAL JUSTICE
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Starting a Social Justice Program (1:3)
Social Justice Programs Help Congregations Grow (1:6)
Congregations Joining Antiracism Partnerships (2:2)
To Get Interfaith Value, Talk While You Work (2:3)
Welcoming Congregation Program (2:5)
Cross-Town Cooperation Boosts Congregations (3:3)
Empty Shelves Projects (3:3)
UUA Washington Office: A Social Justice Resource (3:5)
Rebuilding the Fire When Justice Energy Lags (4:1)
Small Dakota Fellowship Lives Social Justice Values (5:1)
Connecting with Others through Anti-Racism Work (5:2)
Staff Coordinators, Clergy Help Justice Work Thrive (5:4)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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Make Teaching RE Fun to Attract New Volunteers (1:1)
Paying the RE Director a Responsible Wage (2:1)
School Partnerships Reward Kids and Congregations (2:2)
Paying Fair Compensation Benefits More Than Staff (2:3)
Plan Ahead when Facing RE Classroom Challenges (2:4)
Congregations Improving Compensation for Staff (3:4)
Grants Help Boost the Pay of Religious Educators (4:4)

VOLUNTEERS
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Ways to Help Volunteers Feel Good (1:2)
Fun and Food Can Help Make Your Work Parties Popular (1:3)
To Keep Committees Filled, Make Church Meaningful (2:2)
Volunteer Coordinators (2:5)
The Nominating Committee (4:1)
Helping Newcomers Find Ways to Get Involved (4:1)

LEADERSHIP
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Ways to Get Board Meetings to Go Faster and Work Better (1:1)
UU Leadership Schools (1:2)
When the News Media Calls (1:4)
Attracting New Members With Creative Leadership (1:5)
Strategic Plans are Key to Congregations' Future (1:6)
InterConnections Announces New Resource Library (2:1)
Congregational Bookstore Requires Good Location (2:4)
In Elections, Support Issues, Not Candidates (3:1)
Free on-line Subscriptions For Your Lay Leaders (3:1)
Checklists Help Determine Congregational Health (3:2)
Dedication Ceremonies (3:2)
Searching for the Perfect Congregational Database (3:3)
Reviving a Congregation (3:4)
When Church Life Falters: Rekindling Enthusiasm (4:3)
New Ways to Assess Ministry (4:4)
The In-Between Time, What to Do When a Minister Leaves (4:4)
Music Interns Bring Talent, Energy to Congregations (5:4)

MEMBERSHIP
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Greet Visitors Thoughtfully (1:1)
Create Memorable Moments to Welcome New Members (1:2)
To Attract More Visitors, Start with the Bathrooms (1:3)
Getting Results From Ads (1:4)
How to Help New Members Find a Comfortable Place (1:5)
Mentoring and Friendship Programs Aid New Members (1:6)
Growth Brings Changes and Lots of Challenges (2:3)
Closing the Back Door to Keep the Members You Add (2:4)
Small Groups Help Build a Stronger Congregation (2:5)
Greeting Sunday Visitors (3:1)
Midweek Events Connect Members (3:2)
Caring Committees That Work (3:3)
Newcomer Classes (3:4)
Pamphlets: Another Tool to Help Us Tell Our Story (3:5)

MONEY & RESOURCES
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Call on Dreams and Spirit to Build Canvass Results (1:2)
Annual Service Auctions Generate Cash, Sociability (1:4)
New Fundraising Manual Helps Dreams Come True (1:5)
Starting an Endowment Fund for a Congregation's Future (1:6)
Paying the RE Director a Responsible Wage (2:1)
Building An Endowment? If You Ask, They Will Give (2:3)
Celebration Sunday Adds Spice to Annual Canvass (2:4)
Church Investment Aim: Putting UU Values to Work (2:5)
Year-Round Planning Helps The Canvass Go Smoothly (3:1)
Credit Card Pledging Helps With the Cash Flow (3:2)
Responsible Money Talk Helpful to New Members (3:2)
Congregations Improving Compensation for Staff (3:4)
When Bad Things Happen to Your Church Building (3:5)
Striking the Right Chord in Paying the Music Director (4:1)
Before Disaster Hits, Know What Your Insurance Covers (4:2)
Adequate Liability Policy Critical for All That We Do (4:3)
Needing a Financial Boost? A Grant May Be the Answer (4:3)
Unusual Pledge Approach Supports Justice Groups (5:4)
Responsible Investing Gathers Momentum [5:5]
Chalice Lighter Program Helps Dreams Come True [5:5]