UU SGM Network acheives charitable org status

As one of the three original co-founders of the Unitarian Universalist Small Group Ministry Network -- UU's like long names and acronyms! -- I'm delighted to announce that the UU SGM Network has achieved charitable tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

For those of you who are UU's this means easier fundraising for the network (easier, not easy) and through this more resources and support.

For other readers, UU small group ministry resources are, in many ways, like generic small group resources. Yes, the theology matters. But when it comes to making groups work, we're working hard on that. The way I see it we have a harder time as our membership is far more diverse theologically than the average church small group. If we can make groups thrive we must be on to something.

That something is the fundamentals of healthy human groups. Hence, great generic sgm resources!

You can visit the UU SGM Network online at
http://www.smallgroupministry.net

The UU SGM Network is Evolving

At the November 15, 2006 meeting of the UU SGM Network board it was determined that we will no longer restrict online access to the SGM Quarterly, our member journal. Until this time only members have been able to access electronic copies of the Quarterly.

We feel that our movement needs the resources we are developing and that keeping our best articles locked in a member area isn't serving our movement. We believe that as we make our resources more readily available more of you will join our network, make donations to support our work and ministry, and get involved with our efforts. Members of our network will continue to receive The SGM Quarterly in the mail.

In addition to seeking more members, we will be inviting congregations presently giving their Sunday collection away monthly or seasonally -- a growing practice -- to selecting our network as a recipient once each year.

Please note that while the formation of our network was initially funded by Unitarian Universalist Funding Program, we receive no other support from the UUA. We rely on the generosity of you and your congregation. As the fastest growing ministry in our movement, there is much to be done to support Small Group Ministry. Thank you for your continued support.

Not a member yet? Support small group ministry, join the UU SGM Network!