UU Association of Membership Professionals

Membership Webinars Hosted by UUAMP

Tuesday, 10 January 2012 09:23 | Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:02 | Written by Marie Murton |

We are partnering with the Prairie Star District to offer ongoing webinars with a membership focus. These are open to anyone, lay leader and professional staff alike, who has an interest in membership. Space is limited to the first 40 registrants. Registration information can be found here.

They Joined, They Love Us... Now What?

Monday, June 4th

6:45 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Central Time

Led by Dori Davenport Thexton, Faith Development and Growth Director for Central Midwest District

Too often, newcomers join our congregations with great enthusiasm, participating and attending regularly. Then 2-3 years later we notice they seem to have disappeared. We’ll look at some reasons for this as well as explore ways to keep them engaged and turn them into long-term, deeply committed members.

Future Webinar Topics
Moving Individuals from Friend to Member
New Ideas for Membership Classes
Member Retention
Professional Self Care

Past Webinars

The Ministry of Membership

Greeter 101 (recording available soon)

Mission Statement

Wednesday, 06 April 2011 09:19 | Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 09:19 | Written by Marie Murton |

Mission Statement:

The mission of the UUAMP is to sustain and nurture the ministry of membership in Unitarian Universalist congregations and to support Unitarian Universalist Membership Professional staff by sharing ongoing lessons of growth, successful strategies and creative solutions.

The Vision of the UUAMP is to fulfill the sacred ministry of membership, growing Unitarian Universalism by welcoming the stranger, providing newcomers with education and resources, and by encouraging membership as expressed in community involvement, spiritual deepening and stewardship.

Goals:

Promote the growth of Unitarian Universalism through outreach, spiritual development, and service.
Provide a platform to creatively share knowledge and systems related to all areas of membership development.
Support and encourage the establishment of standards for Membership Professionals including job descriptions,
professional development opportunities, salary guidelines, and a professional certification process.
Ensure strong representation of Membership Professionals at the district and national levels.

UUAMP Information

Monday, 04 April 2011 16:52 | Last Updated on Monday, 11 July 2011 08:26 | Written by Marie Murton |

On June 22, 2011 at the Membership Professionals Pre-GA day, many items were voted and approved, including bylaws, a mission statement, membership dues, code of ethics, a board of directors and committee members for Audit and Nominating. Thank you to all who were able to join us for this wonderful day.

We warmly welcome paid staff members of congregations and district staff to join us. The benefits of joining UUAMP are many, both to the membership professional and the congregation served.
•    Fellowship and support from colleagues who share your professional vision.
•    Opportunities for professional growth and renewal at an annual Pre-GA Professional Day.
•    Help build a voice to promote and support the work of membership professionals.
•    Mentoring for new membership professionals.
•    Conversation with other membership professionals on our email list: Mem-Pros.
•    Networking opportunities by email or phone to problem solve.
•    Website full of practical and immediately usable resources and references.
•    Educational opportunities: Webinars, best practices seminar, workshops at regional and large congregation conferences.
•    Increase your value to your congregation by professional growth from sharing of fresh insights, new perspectives and best practices.
•    Access to on-line membership directory.
•    Networking of job descriptions.
•    Organizational voting rights in issues affecting our profession.

Please print and mail in the Membership Application today!

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