The Association of Unitarian Universalist Transitions Professionals is pleased to offer a new season of professional development for religious leaders serving congregations in times of change. AUUTP provides continuing education for all religious professionals, creating short-term learning communities where colleagues can share insights, deepen understanding, and grow together. Whether you’re guiding a congregation through transition or strengthening your staff team, our upcoming offer practical skills, grounded frameworks, and a supportive community of learners.
Upcoming Educational Opportunities
THE PROFESSIONAL INTERIM TRAINING SERIES
Our signature training pathway builds the skills and confidence needed for effective transitional ministry.
Part 1: Transitional Religious Leadership: Foundations for understanding congregational systems, transition dynamics, and the unique role of interim leaders world.
Part 2: Adaptive Leadership Practicum: A hands-on, practice-based course where participants apply adaptive leadership tools, engage real congregational challenges.
LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP
The Three C’s: Covenant, Conflict, and Community: This one-session program is a collaborative team-building program for congregational staff. This offering strengthens staff culture through shared practices of covenant, healthy conflict engagement, and community-building.
Part One TRANSITIONAL RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP
- DATES: August 13, 20, 27, Sept 3
- TIME: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT (all sessions are online)
- REGISTRATION deadline is August 7
To lead with clarity and creativity in uncertain times, religious leaders need tools and practices that spark fresh thinking and strengthen collaboration. Join the leaders of the Association of Unitarian Universalist Transitions Professionals (AUUTP); for this four‑part course exploring the mindsets and skills that support effective leadership in transitional moments.
This comprehensive four-session course introduces the essential skills and perspectives needed for transitional ministry. You’ll explore how congregations move through change, what strong leadership looks like in transitional times, and how adaptive leadership principles can help you guide communities with clarity and courage. The course is led by Deborah Weiner, Lily Rappaport, joined by guest presenters who bring deep experiences to the work.
Learning for Part 1 Includes~
- Family systems and change models
- Exploring Unintentional Bias and the ways in which white supremacy systems impact
- The Interim Process and Developmental Tasks (the work of the leader and the congregation) through a time of change
- Introduction to adaptive leadership methodologies including diffusion of innovation and appreciative inquiry – with a focus on nurturing visionary leadership in the congregation
- Working as a staff team: collaboration, building synergies, respecting reporting structures
- Leaving well and “with joy”; paving the way for new leadership and health in the congregation
Registration fee is $300 or $240 if you are an AUUTP member (members receive 20% discount)
Facilitators and Contact Info Programs are facilitated by Deborah Weiner and Lily Rappaport, both experienced transitional religious leaders. If you have any questions about this class, please email uutransitions@gmail.com
REGISTER NOW: GO TO OUR PAYMENT PAGE
“In a time of uncertainty, when everything around us is changing constantly—
each day new developments, rising numbers, changing guidelines;
when the world we live in suddenly seems upside-down and topsy-turvy:
We light our chalice to remind ourselves of our grounding in our faith.
We remember that the flaming chalice came into being.” – Alice Anacheka-Nasemann
If you are interested in taking previous courses and workshops, please contact us to let us know. If there is enough interest, we will consider offering them again.