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 …

#LoveKnowsNoBorders https://twitter.com/revribs/status/1072506207599030278 …

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 …

Congratulations on 302!

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 …

Awesome UU job alert! https://twitter.com/uuworld/status/1067849308614078465 …

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

Happy Thanksgiving!

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 …

It’s a beautiful thing!

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

Happy Election Day!

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 …

Thank you, all!

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!

Use your right to vote and call out those who would suppress it! #Midterms2018 #Midterms https://twitter.com/revdrbarber/status/1057997620768108544 …

A Unitarian Universalist Minister's Perspective on #YesOn3 #mapoli https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wmzz8Tsz_pM … Nov 6 vote YES on 3 to uphold transgender protections!

I think this conversation is going to be very helpful for many of our congregations. Thank you!

UU LEADERS: How did the @UUReston congregation add 101 new members in 2 years? Tune in today at 1:30pm EST for my Facebook live conversation with the Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner @RevDebra at https://www.facebook.com/groups/uuplanet/permalink/773619099636257/ …

Yes! There will be a recording available. To get the recording (off of Facebook) join my email list at http://uuplanet.org/subscribe/  You can find videos of previous sessions on my website at https://uuplanet.org/category/facebook-live-sessions/ …

All Unitarian Universalist religious professionals, staff, and lay leaders are invited to join this group https://www.facebook.com/groups/uuplanet  It serves as my UU headquarters, clubhouse, and leader lounge of Facebook.

You’re welcome!

“Three Things We Love About the 14th Amendment” #midterms https://twitter.com/uusc/status/1057401272104636416 …

Thanks to Rev. Catie Scudera (@UUNeedham ) and all faith leaders calling for climate justice! Grateful for your moral leadership, voice, and care as we face this crisis together. https://twitter.com/350Mass/status/1056936554403381254 …

Our capacity to create change is dependent on our relationships. We are in this together. Sending you love and light this morning.

Coming together gives us strength. Conversation grounds our actions in understanding. Relationship empowers and accelerates our progress. When in doubt or overcome with fear, we must turn to each other. Not out of weakness, but as a strategic necessity.

To my community, interfaith friends, and partners in justice. I woke today grateful for each of you! Grateful for your acts of love, courage, and solidarity. Though the challenges we face may feel insurmountable, remember that connection is a catalyst.

More violence. Heart breaking. https://twitter.com/ap/status/1056203758907088896 …

Different congregations, different cultures. No one answer and approach of musician (collaborative) is key. Important music is focused on advancing the ministry, not pulling focus to musician.

F-Bombs to Pipe Bombs: The Consequences of Political Contempt with Nate Walker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjOhucNEUFs … @CLFUU @DrNateW

Going live on the hour in the @UUPLANET Facebook group to talk about tweaking UU website language to be more welcoming. UU leaders, join us live at https://www.facebook.com/groups/uuplanet/ …