Tier 1: Where To Begin

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The resources you are about to encounter can make a difference in the growth and vitality of your congregation! They can raise awareness of our faith both within your congregation and outside of it. They can reach seekers who are looking for a liberal religious home like ours. They can help your congregation grow in size and scope of programming. They can energize your membership. And they can help the message of Unitarian Universalism reach a wider audience than ever before!

As these resources are used by more of our congregations, we can learn more and share those learnings with other congregations that use "The Uncommon Denomination" materials.

Please begin by following these steps, which will start you on the road toward new energy and vision for your congregation:

Step One: Please review the covenant that describes the partnership we hope for between the UUA, congregations and their Districts in the use of The Uncommon Denomination program. Please send two copies of the signed document to:

Uncommon Denomination Program
C/O Unitarian Universalist Association
Rev. Tracey Robinson-Harris
25 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108

After reviewing the documents, both copies will be signed and dated, and one returned to your congregation for its files.

Step Two: Please read the following documents for a complete understanding of the program:

• Frequently Asked Questions about this program
• Legal Information concerning the use of our service-marked materials
• Further Resources which will fill you in on a variety of helpful resources that can aid your journey

Step Three: Now you are ready to move on and start thinking about what it would be like for your congregation to use The Uncommon Denomination program! Here are your next steps:

• Complete the online Before You Begin questionnaire and submit it to us.
• Read the materials on The Ministering Congregation, which help explain more about the qualities and values we're presenting in The Uncommon Denomination materials.

When you are finished with these elements, continue into the Hospitality & Belonging section of this website, where you will learn about becoming more welcoming and hospitable to seekers, guests and new members.

Remember that if, at any phase of your exploration of The Uncommon Denomination materials, you have questions, you should visit Contact Us. You can also email uncommondenomination@uua.org at any time!

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