Someone on Facebook said Ami Bera, D-CA, District 7, and Judy Chu, D-CA, District 27.
Someone on Facebook said Ami Bera, D-CA, District 7, and Judy Chu, D-CA, District 27.
Faith on the Hill: The religious composition of the 116th Congress https://pewrsr.ch/2BTjf7i There are now TWO Unitarian Universalists in congregations, as well as eight who decline to specify affiliation. #UUTwitter
Thank you to everyone who has joined my new #LeadingCongregations monthly training program. I am psyched to start 2019 off with this new and growing learning community, and to share my latest and best ideas, strategies and research with you.
@RelentlesslyUU Did you see that last tweet? I photoshopped a chalice into the coffee foam just for you. ~)-|
Join before midnight New Year's Eve and save $120 on the annual membership and get a bonus mini-course on volunteer recruitment. All the details at https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/p/leading-congregations-monthly-december-launch …pic.twitter.com/v4J5d1jckc
A great question came in about teams participating in my new Leading Congregations Monthly LIVE online training program. You won't believe it, but this is what you can do with your membership.... Awesome, no? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypt4xOYRiwk …
Yes! So good to see you @revnaomi. Happy to hear about your preaching, teaching, and to talk ministry innovation. Grateful for you friendship and insight as a colleague!!! https://twitter.com/revnaomi/status/1079119751828389888 …
Unitarian Universalists leaders, I have a NEW YEARS SPECIAL for you. Join my new LIVE #LeadingCongregations monthly training program before midnight New Years Eve and save $120 on the annual subscription! Check it out at https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/p/leading-congregations-monthly-december-launch … DM me if you have questions.pic.twitter.com/O4JRtK4A8w
Unitarian Universalist Leaders: My new monthly LIVE training program kicks off in January! Enrollment is open and there's a mighty discount if you join before MIDNIGHT NEW YEARS EVE. Don't miss out, learn more at https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/p/leading-congregations-monthly-december-launch … #LeadingCongregationspic.twitter.com/HpVF9AVV1n
Have you ever read Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree? Author Bob Barry was a Unitarian Universalist and member of our Newport, RI congregation @ChanningChurch. Think of him every time I see this book in a bookstore. #Christmas #UUTwitterpic.twitter.com/n8BG6C9tIl
A Zen Master and Unitarian Universalist Minister go to Midnight Mass #Christmas https://twitter.com/Jamesiford/status/1077623380570828800 …
Merry Christmas everyone! Getting ready for #ChristmasEve services in our congregation. Tweet a photo of your congregation’s decorations. Let’s see those greens! #uutwitterpic.twitter.com/NX8zcsnxk5
Happy #ChristmasEveEve! Shout out to all the staff and volunteers working to put final touches on Christmas Eve and other services. Everyone else, make sure to thank your leaders! Think of "thank you" as the fuel that keeps your volunteers and staff going.
I know it is a busy time. You can sign up today and I'll send you the video links via email. You can forward to other leaders in your congregation and watch at your convenience. Sign up at http://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/p/congregations-and-the-digital-path-to-membership …
200+ congregations have signed up for my free video series "Congregations and the Digital Path to Membership." I made it to help congregations do a better job helping digitally oriented people connect with Unitarian Universalism. Please check it out http://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/p/congregations-and-the-digital-path-to-membership …
New @AP story featuring Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church @CedarLaneUU! https://twitter.com/cedarlaneuu/status/1075865970630160387 …
Unitarian Universalist leaders - A special invitation for you! https://twitter.com/PeterBowdenLive/status/1075760430025449472 …
Looking for more: Why visiting a Unitarian Universalist church matters https://bohemianmomintheburbs.wordpress.com/2018/12/16/looking-for-more-why-visiting-a-unitarian-universalist-church-matters/ …
Glad that’s still useful. Though time for an update. I want to make similar get started tutorials for both congregations and individual leaders.
Thanks! After the holidays I’m going to make a Twitter strategy training for congregations. More soon.
Join me in welcoming the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton MA @FUUSN_ to Twitter.
NEW FOR UU LEADERS How do digitally oriented people choose a congregation? Not the way many congregations assume. Check out my free video briefing and strategy quick start "Congregations and the Digital Path to Membership" https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/p/congregations-and-the-digital-path-to-membership … #LeadingCongregations #ChSocm
@VancityReynolds I've already had a few people ask me if there's a backstory to your giving the UU Fresno shout out. Anything you care to share with the UU Universe? Too much fun. Okay, back to work....
@VancityReynolds Spirituality of #Deadpool2 -- Yes!!! Seriously, that would be a fun conversation. And FYI, Rayan, daughter thinks it is hilarious the way you beat the living crap out of the berries. https://twitter.com/UUFresno/status/1073296467861729280 …
Wow! Ryan Reynolds @VancityReynolds gives shout out to Unitarian church of Fresno @UUFresno in this new @AviationGin ad. Thanks, Ryan. "To ensure that heavenly taste every bottle of aviation is ordained by the Unitarian Church of Fresno California.” https://twitter.com/VancityReynolds/status/1073250892076457984 …
Our @CedarLaneUU congregation is holding a press conference and vigil at noon EST today supporting Rosa I. Gutiérrez Lopez, the first immigrant to seek sanctuary at Cedar Lane. Watch & share live stream URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj0d1U37GOI …
Happy 18th anniversary, @revsean!
“The only way to end a culture of cruelty is with a culture of love.” Via @sfrederickgray @uua #quote #love #justice https://twitter.com/sfrederickgray/status/1072159666749272064 …
Wendi Winters was a long-time member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis. “Wendi was no ones enemy," Joshua McKerrow, her longtime colleague, wrote. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/capital-gazette-shooting-joshua-mckerrow_us_5c0a0a38e4b04046345ab201?ncid=engmodushpmg00000004 …
TODAY: I'm offering a free live training (webcast) on social media and membership growth for congregations, sponsored by @uuCanada! Some of you in the USA have asked if you can participate. Fine with me! Signup at https://uuplanet.org/2018/10/17/webinar-cuc-social-media/ …
Issues pertaining to human rights “should never be put to a vote,” said Bruce Knotts, director of the @uu_uno Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office and co-chair of the UN NGO Committee on Human Rights https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3588558 #HumanRights #UnitedNations
UU Hot Topic! Watch my conversation with Laura Beth Brown on “Embracing Family Ministry” based on her popular workshops and role as Director of Family Ministry at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation is Summit, NJ. https://uuplanet.org/2018/12/06/embracing-family-ministry-with-laura-beth-brown/ …
Watch video of today's live session on "Embracing Family Ministry" with Laura Beth Brown of Beacon @SummitUU in NJ. https://uuplanet.org/2018/12/06/embracing-family-ministry-with-laura-beth-brown/ …pic.twitter.com/SVCT8P2C7x
We'll explore how her congregation's approach to family ministry is drawing inspiration Juana Bordas and her book "Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age." More on this title at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/850091.Salsa_Soul_and_Spirit …
For more conversation, join me and nearly 1000 UU congregational leaders, staff, and religious professionals in my UU PLANET headquarters, leader lounge, and clubhouse on Facebook at http://facebook.com/groups/uuplanet
Join me LIVE TODAY, Thursday at 11 am EST, for a conversation with Laura Beth Brown on "Embracing Family Ministry" based on her popular workshops and role as Director of Family Ministry at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation is Summit, NJ. https://www.facebook.com/uuplanet/videos/267573380778935/ …
UU LEADERS: Laura Beth Brown has been leading workshops for a growing number of Unitarian Universalist professional organizations, which is how I learned about her work. You don't want to miss this! But if you do, the recording will be available next week. @UULREDA @UUMinAssoc
Canadian Unitarian Universalist leaders - I'm leading a webinar on social media and membership growth for @uuCanada congregations this Saturday. Join us! Register (or signup to get the recording) at https://uuplanet.org/2018/10/17/webinar-cuc-social-media/ … This event is sponsored by the CUC.
Happy 100th birthday to Timuel Black, member of @firstuchicago! https://twitter.com/firstuchicago/status/1069320886698811395 …
UU Leaders: I just finished filming a new free training. A crash course based on my Social Media and Membership Growth seminars. Want to be notified when it is ready? Signup at https://mailchi.mp/peterbowden/digitalpathtomembership …
A UU recovery effort following severe flooding in NC. #GivingTuesday https://twitter.com/uconci/status/1067254478653583360 …
Unitarian Universalists in MA, here’s a special @UUMassAction #GivingTuesday matching donation opportunity. Today only https://twitter.com/UUMassAction/status/1067416884272930816 …
Have questions about this webinar? Visit the registration page for details or direct message me at @UUPLANET. Registration is OPEN at https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/p/registration-page …
In this webinar sponsored by @uuCanada we'll explore how social media and smartphones are changing how digitally oriented people are trying to research, connect with congregations, creating a new digital path to membership in congregations.
We'll cover a combination of best practices, common pitfalls, and discuss questions congregational leaders need to consider to clarify their goals and digital strategy.
Based on my review of Canadian Unitarian Council @uuCanada member congregations' social media channels, I'll recommend strategies to help take your social media use to the next level. We'll also address question submitted during the webinar.
Canadian Unitarian friends, I'm offering a free social media webinar for @uuCanada congregations on Saturday, December 8th at 12:30 PM EST https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/p/registration-page …
This Sunday, following release of National Climate Assessment #NCA4, I’m especially grateful for the UU Ministry for Earth. Please connect with @UUMFE and make sure your congregation has an active Climate Action Team (CAT). #UUSundaypic.twitter.com/Klrhz20y6z
“You never change things by fighting against the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the old model obsolete.” - Buckminster Fullerpic.twitter.com/q1DOq8tFOQ
Taking a break from reading this to go for walk with family... I hope all parish ministers dig into this report. Climate disruption is now a core context of our ministry. https://twitter.com/uuplanet/status/1066363805062651905 …
Climate change affects our interconnected systems which “are increasingly vulnerable to cascading impacts that are often difficult to predict, threatening essential services within and beyond the Nation’s borders.” #NCA4 https://nca2018.globalchange.gov/#sf-3
I was so excited to play the game you shared I didn’t think about the people you tagged in your instructions. My apologies to all who got pulled into my UU playground. Wishing a happy holiday to all our wonderful followers. Full game recall initiated.
I followed @peacebang’s game instructions in reply to her tweet instead of startling new thread. I deleted my tweet.
@peacebang I’m happy to delete and play elsewhere.
Unitarian Universalists — President Trump is trying to slip this through on #BlackFriday. That’s why today’s been declared #ClimateFriday! Please retweet National Climate Assessment report tweets. Go to hashtag #NCA4 and retweet top tweets of your choice. https://twitter.com/commondreams/status/1066058301417406464 …
Charles Dickens — Dictionary of Unitarian & Universalist Biography http://uudb.org/articles/charlesdickens.html … #UUTwitter
Proud to see Unitarian Universalist clergy officiating!
@uua @SidewithLove https://twitter.com/uuplanet/status/1064572881739415552 …
LGBT Couples With Migrant Caravan Hold Mass Symbolic Wedding at Mexico-U.S. Border Town https://www.newsweek.com/lgbt-couples-migrant-caravan-hold-mass-symbolic-wedding-mexico-us-border-town-1221677 … via @Newsweek
Fun! What kind of musical groups, bands, and other gatherings of creatives do your UU congregations have? https://twitter.com/fculittleton/status/1064216832104693762 …
What are you thankful for? Here’s an activity page @Amy_Freedman and I made for November. Write or draw what you are thankful for. Download PDF at https://alicethechalice.org/2014/11/17/i-am-thankful-for-coloring-sheet …pic.twitter.com/SsK7EIGRiP
Canadian Unitarians: Join me on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 12:30 PM EST for a live webinar on congregational social media and membership growth. This event is sponsored by @uuCanada. Registration is free but required to attend. Sign up today at https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/pl/45386
Note: Yes, that last tweet was really a SAVE THE DATE to save the date since details aren't final. But I know how busy things get in our congregations once we hit Thanksgiving.
UU LEADERS: Save the date! After the weekend I'll be announcing the location and date for my next day-long UU Social Media & the Digital Path to Membership training. Looking like it will fall on Feb 2nd in the Boston area. More details shortly!
Also, please make sure your UU congregation has an active climate action team (CAT). We need all UU congregations to be engines for immediate and urgent climate action. Follow @UUMFE for related news, resources, and learning opportunities.
Donations to the @UUA disaster relief fund may be made online at https://giving.uua.org/disaster-aid . https://twitter.com/uua/status/1062446638579572741 …
I consulted on the first phase of the @UUTalks project, helped promote the @FaithifyUU campaign which funded the model talks, and emceed the model talks held at the @UUA. Can't wait to see where Twinkle takes this project next!
The @UUTalks project by Twinkle Marie Manning has moved into its next phase! Videos from the model talks rolling out. I'll be retweeting the first wave in a moment. You can find them all on the project Youtube channel and subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd8Uxfh0CX63udofBF0M35A …
@UUChurchMuncie Heads up, link in your profile isn’t working.
The flaming chalice is the symbol of Unitarian Universalism. What does it mean? How did it come to be? Read more at https://www.uua.org/beliefs/who-we-are/chalice … #UUSunday
Today I’m helping children in our congregation make chalices. Excited? What do you think? #uusundaypic.twitter.com/pTk9utEkYE
Happy #SundayMorning! What’s happening in your Unitarian Universalist congregation / life today? Tweet with hashtag #UUSUNDAYpic.twitter.com/YjlxHrgEXm
Didn't have time to share this on Sunday. This is First Parish in Concord, MA on a beautiful Fall day. All morning there were people taking photos of this tree.pic.twitter.com/MYMI1QOKzg
New post by @RevMyke13: The Tree in the Rock https://findingourwayhome.blog/2018/11/05/the-tree-in-the-rock/ … "Life holds a strength that will not be extinguished, that will crack open the most oppressive of constraints."
This is me wondering if all the Unitarian Universalist leaders following me realize I have a UU PLANET Facebook group dedicated to leading and growing UU congregations. We're talking social media, community building, small groups, and more. https://www.facebook.com/groups/uuplanet .pic.twitter.com/GH308Rsm5M
@ZachWahls Congratulations! Many Unitarian Universalists have been following your story, your work, and this campaign. Very happy for you. https://twitter.com/zachwahls/status/1060031198003650561 …
As a Unitarian Universalist, today I voted with my UU values. Don't know what Unitarian Universalists value? Check out the 7 Principles which serve as the glue uniting our 1000+ independent congregations. https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe/principles … #Midterms2018 #MidtermElections2018 #UUsVote!pic.twitter.com/uggjf7m2Ou
I’d like to ask every Unitarian Universalist to do this. We need to support our members & friends, especially when our government is working against our values. This is a ministry of one of our UU congregations. It’s easy! It only takes 12 seconds to sign + RETWEEThttps://twitter.com/sfrederickgray/status/1059798037189615618 …
In MA? #VoteYeson3, Vote for Transgender Equality! #Midterms2018 #Mapolipic.twitter.com/oLoa5eN9Q3
Amazing Unitarian Universalist Association @uua @UUWorld job opportunity! https://twitter.com/philocrites/status/1059568064914776064 …
Hope all Unitarian Universalists are living our values and helping to Get Out The Vote! #GOTV https://twitter.com/revdebra/status/1059512211167686657 …
Here’s the original @UUWorld piece by @ZachWahls on how his testimony went viral http://uuworld.org/node/3676
Unitarian Universalists, remember Zach Wahls? https://twitter.com/zachwahls/status/943878206217703426 …
Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven principles including: The right of conscience and the use of the DEMOCRATIC process within our congregations and in society at large. Read more at https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe/principles/5th … #SundayMorning #MidtermElections2018
A great reflection on Unitarian Universalist values, democracy, and voting. Read, share, and vote! #SundayMorning #MidtermElections2018 https://twitter.com/uusc/status/1059069009742708736 …
How @UUReston added 101 new members in 2 years. My interview with @RevDebra https://uuplanet.org/2018/10/31/rev-dr-debra-haffner-on-uu-restons-membership-growth/ …
LIVE: Saturday at the UU Liberal Religious Educators Fall Conference @UULREDA #LREDAFC18 https://www.facebook.com/LiberalReligiousEducatorsAssociation/videos/334557710662263/ …
Unitarian Universalists Association president sharing support for #YesOn3! #mapoli #Midterms2018 https://twitter.com/sfrederickgray/status/1058494512966893568 …
WATCH LIVE: Panel on @UUA Commission on Institutional Change @UUA_OnChange at Liberal Religious Educators Association Fall Conference https://www.facebook.com/LiberalReligiousEducatorsAssociation/videos/765065413835319/ … @UULREDA #LREDAFC18pic.twitter.com/D3hREJ5Dup
Our @UUFresno congregation was “removed as polling place after complaints about Black Lives Matter banners” #BlackLivesMatter https://twitter.com/carmengeorge/status/1058428621755301888 …
UU Leaders: What’s your congregation doing to support our democratic process? Tweet your get out the vote efforts and tag me @uuplanet for retweets. https://twitter.com/firstubrooklyn/status/1058361266941628416 …
In this article: Unitarian Universalist and former @UUWorld editor @tomstites and his @BanyanProject.
'News deserts' leave voters hungry for news and information ahead of midterms https://cnn.it/2yH9gBi
#midterms2018 #midterms #journalism #JournalismMatters
@Amy_Freedman Thanks for the retweet!