Be Involved
We rely on hundreds of volunteers to accomplish the purposes of the UUMA. When you are ready to share your gifts and talents with your colleagues please let us know how you want to be involved. Expand the tabs below to learn more about the opportunities and how to apply. We also use member profiles to recruit for open and new positions, remember to visit the member center often to keep your profile updated so we know of your interests, skills and talents.
- Elected Positions: The Nominating Committee recruits and selects nominees for UUMA Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee. To learn more about the nomination process, upcoming elections, and to add your name for consideration, click here.
- Board Appointments: From time to time the board makes appointments to the following positions and committees:
- Berry Street Conference Scribe: To learn more about the process and express your interest, click here.
- Ministerial Fellowship Committee Representatives: Learn more.
- Collegiality and Ethics: Learn more
- Guidelines Revision Committee(s)
- Bylaws
If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please complete the Leadership Application.
As we redesign our staff teams, we expect to recruit members for specific Lifelong Learning and Collegiality programs and projects. In addition to keeping your profile updated, please reach out to Julica Hermann de la Fuente, Lifelong Learning Manager to express interest.
Click here to learn more about Good Offices program.
Once a Good Officer has been duly nominated and voted into the role by their chapter, chapter leadership must complete the nomination form (click here) and the person elected must complete the ratification form (click here)
Coaching
Peer coaches support colleagues in their ministerial growth. Click here to learn more about the coaching program. If you are interested in serving as a coach, contact coaching@uuma.org.
Mentoring
One of the ways that we support one another is through mentoring. To learn more about our mentoring program, click here. If you would like to be listed as available to mentor someone, click here.
What is the Ministerial Formation Network (MFN)?
Click here for information.
Vocational Advisor
Provides formation support one-on-one.
Discernment Group Leader
Provides formation support in a small group.
Retreat Facilitator
Facilitates retreats for the MFN.
Chapter Liaison
Supports chapter connections for MFN participants.
If you are interested in being a Discernment Group Leader, Retreat Facilitator or Chapter Liaison for the MFN, please contact Rev. Michelle by email. To serve as a Vocational Advisor, please add yourself (or update!) our Mentor Database so we know of your availability and interest.
UUMA MFC Appointments
The UUMA appoints four representatives to the Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC). UUMA representatives to the MFC must be approved by the UUA Board of Trustees and serve as full members of the MFC. The UUMA Board of Trustees receives reports from and maintains ongoing conversation with our MFC appointees. In addition to their MFC responsibilities, UUMA appointed representatives hold responsibility for bringing forward perspectives and requests to the MFC on behalf of the UUMA.
Key responsibilities: Interviewing candidates for consideration of fellowship, reviewing and monitoring requirements for fellowshipped ministers, reviewing and adjudicating disciplinary cases, receiving waivers for candidacy and settlement, reviewing and revising the entire process and workings of the MFC and maintaining ongoing relationship with the UUMA as one of our representatives.
Skills needed: Emotional intelligence, excellent listening skills, expansive consideration in appraising candidates for ministry, excellent professional boundaries, ability to discern and communicate biases throughout group processes, and a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with other committee members and UUA staff.
Length of Term: 2-year term with a limit of 8 years in full
The Time Commitment:
- Attendance at all MFC meetings. Scheduled dates can be found on the UUA website: (https://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/committees/mfc)
- Many hours of reading candidate packets in preparation for meetings
- Additional time for working group responsibilities, process transformation work, and fellowship renewals, as assigned
Meetings: The MFC meets virtually three times a year, plus additional meetings for working groups and other business.
Click here to see the current MFC Representatives. Ready to apply? You can fill out the application here.
The Tech Team supports the UUMA Staff in the execution of its programs. If you are interested in serving on this team, please reach out to Hannah at hfrancoisaacs@uuma.org.
The UUMA relies on volunteers to assist with events. These roles include setting up and breaking down, registration help, serving on the Chaplain or Covenant Care teams, etc. If you are interested in volunteering at the UUMA, please keep your profile up-to-date so that we know of your interests. We will also post volunteer opportunities on the website and via the weekly eupdate.
Each chapter elects its own leadership. Positions differ between chapters, but all cover the tasks of governance, connection and education. Please contact your current chapter leadership to find out how you might get involved. For more information about chapters, please click here.
If you need to update your Chapter Leaders, click here.