Leadership Resources

Leadership Development Committee is tasked by the Board of Trustees to identify resources that will nurture and grow the long-term health and vitality of our volunteers who take on all levels of responsibility to fulfill our congregation’s mission.

Us these resources as a guide to leading in our day-to-day work to foster community, impact lives, and get stuff done!

If you have suggested additions or changes to this page, contact LDC.

Leadership
Calendar

The Leadership Calendar is password-protected as a safeguard for our congregation and the individuals and nonprofit organizations who rent our space.

Get Inspired

UUA LeaderLab

Resources for Lay Leaders, Religious Professionals in Congregations & Covenanted Communities

Effective and Love-Centered Meetings

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Recruiting

Servant Leadership

Get Stuff Done

  • ACE: All-Congregation Email
    Once per week on Wednesdays
    Deadline: Tuesday by 10 a.m.
    Email ACE@uufco.org
    Submit the following:

    • Title

    • Day, date, time

    • Location

    • Two motivating sentences

    • One RSVP or sign-up sentence

    Skyline: Sunday bulletin
    Staff selects items from ACE by date
    Inserts are rare (4-5/year) for major all-congregation events

    Pulpit Announcements
    Sunday mornings
    Staff selects 3 more-urgent items.

    Special Emails
    Minister- or Board-directed only.

  • Check the full calendar carefully prior to making a request; requests are not guaranteed.

    Use the Room Request form. Please do not email staff directly.

    Do not contact Event Manager for internal events.

  • New leaders should contact the office for training and access code

    Download printable Leadership Guide

  • Use room reservation form to request Zoom meetings

    All new meetings require one-time set up with staff.

  • We strive to make sure that no one needs to spend out-of-pocket for items used at or by the Fellowship.

    To make arrangements for prepayment, please phone our Administrator (541-385-3908) or email (bookkeeper@uufco.org).

    If you have already made a purchase and need to be reimbursed for a UUFCO expense, fill out the expense reimbursement form. Receipts are required.

  • Details for the Impact Report

    Submit your information

    In one sentence, describe the work of your group.

    How does your group’s love impact lives in our fellowship or the larger Central Oregon community?  Use 1-2 sentences.

    Share one specific example.

    What numbers can you associate with your work? (get creative!)

    Examples:

    Homeless Outreach – How many meals served? Volunteer Hours?

    Fireflies - How many backpacks/books? Kids involved? Schools?

    ART Team – How many art pieces shown? Artists supported? Dollars sold? 

    Camping – how many trips and participants? 

    Do you have any pictures to share?