All Souls Miami set for UUA admission vote

So, I was reading through the Unitarian Universalist Association Board packet for the June meeting — as one does — and see that All Souls Miami is (alone) scheduled to be voted upon for admission to the UUA. I’ve never never seen an application go this far and not be accepted, so I’ll offer my… Continue reading All Souls Miami set for UUA admission vote

Emerging, “submerging” congregations, 2012

A couple of thoughts. Congregations failing to thrive aren’t failures; one never knows the impact of ministry, and without an attempt there can be no success. And it makes me happy that there’s a new work in Kinston, North Carolina, where there was a Universalist church as late (I think) as the 1990s. Now a… Continue reading Emerging, “submerging” congregations, 2012

Two small churches, using social media and tools

Small churches in the Unitarian Universalist Association are a bit off the recognition map; so, too, are the Christian churches. Combine these and, well, good luck. But I’ve noticed two that are using social tools well and deserve recognition. First Universalist Church, Providence, has revamped its website and (here’s the point) has started advertizing on… Continue reading Two small churches, using social media and tools

If I lived in Miami, I’d probably go to church here

All Souls Miami http://www.allsoulsmiami.org They’re on to something: Visitors might note that traditionally the name “All Souls” has applied mostly to Unitarian churches or churches of dissent. While we may be “spiritual cousins” of Christian Unitarians and other liberal churches in liberal denominations, and while we remain appreciative of denominational families, All Souls Miami remains… Continue reading If I lived in Miami, I’d probably go to church here