Reviving an old post -- A "Relentlessly Useful" UUA
I was recently in a conversation with colleagues about how great it would be if the UUA would help with some of our church processes we struggle with, specifically payroll. It reminded me of this article I wrote for the no longer available blog "The Lively Tradition" run by Tom Shade. Much of this article is dated, but the final point remains. "A Relentlessly Useful UUA" Published August 16, 2004 It was just announced that the UUA newsletter " Interconnections " is ending. In June, the UUA announced a budget shortfall of 1.3 million, and this is one result of that deficit. Donald Skinner, who edited Interconnections for 15 years, says Tom Sites, former UU World Editor, wanted the newsletter to be “relentlessly useful." As a minister, I know that the job of ministry is multi-faceted, and it's the rare -- or nonexistent -- minister who does everything excellently. So when choosing a minister, it's worthwhile for a congregation to