Recommended reading
	for UFPC Board members, subcommittee chairs, and congregation members:
	Please let me know if you have references that should be added to this list; Jack@jppcrtt.com

As you know, Sheldon has announced that he will be retiring in June of 2012. He has given us time to become familiar with the process and steps for engaging an Interim Minister and preparing to eventually call a new settled minister.

The links in this section will aid you in becoming more familiar with what lies ahead in this well thought out and exciting process. Please start with the links and then the links followed by the rest as you have the time:

• UUA "Transitional Ministry Handbook" (PDF, 43 pages) ,Word - The first 10 pages of this 43 page handbook cover in good detail the transitional process. Congregation members, please read at least pages 3 through 10 of this handbook.
• Top Picks for Ministerial Transitions - UUA Resources to congregations facing or planning for changes in their professional ministry, including interim ministry to serve the congregation through the transition.
• UUA: Interim Ministry - The updated comprehensive guide for all transitional ministries.
  • Watch The Interim Opportunity. - Essential viewing for congregations at the beginning of their ministerial transition period. (Aprox. 15min.)
  • The Interim Opportunity (PDF, 2 pages) - A planning guide to accompany the DVD.
• Janus Workbook - Helpful for the congregation in understanding interim ministry. "The Janus Workbook is an array of resources for use in congregations by interim ministers, especially designed for use following a long ministry.."
• Ministerial Departure - More from the UUA perspective but informative in understanding another dimension of the transition.
• Resource Guide for Ministerial Search Committees - Has many insights and much helpful information for all concerned members.
• Search & Settlement - Information on compensation and settlement.
  • Settlement Handbook - See page 4 for a time line checklist of a search for a called minister.
  • Joint Recommendations Concerning Ministerial Agreements
• Ministers for part-time positions - For support searching for a less than full-time minister, see the UUA Transitions Office page on ministers for part-time positions (PDF).

Governance Resources:

• UFPC By-Laws
• Guide for Board Members of Charitable Organizations This is a must read for Board members!
• Robert's Rules of Order (RRO) Summaries:
  • Intro to RRO (3 pages)
  • Intro and Summary of how RRO work, includes Glossary of terms (4 pages)
  • Summary of what motions to use when and how (2 pages)
  • Summary of which motions take precedence and how to use them. (2 pages)

  Please also see the Effective Congregational Governance & Leadership sub-section below

UUA Resources:

• UUA Main Web Site
• The Congregational Handbook
• Effective Congregational Governance & Leadership
  • Governance in Congregations (PDF, 19 pages)
  • InterConnections: A Newsletter for Congregational Leaders
  • Congregational Leaders' Library
  • Leadership Development
    • Harvest the Power: Developing Lay Leadership
    • Leadership Starts with Ownership
  • Effective Congregational Committees (PDF, 36 pages)
• Contemporary Worship
• Recommended Salary Ranges for UUA Congregation Staff (Note: UFPC is a Geo 5 index and is "Small")
• Topics related to Ministerial Transition, and Search & Settlement
  • UUA "Transitional Ministry Handbook" (PDF, 43 pages) or Word - The first 10 pages of this 43 page handbook cover in good detail the transitional process. Congregation members, please read at least pages 3 through 10 of this handbook.
  • Top Picks for Ministerial Transitions - UUA Resources to congregations facing or planning for changes in their professional ministry, including interim ministry to serve the congregation through the transition.
  • UUA: Interim Ministry - The updated comprehensive guide for all transitional ministries.
    • Watch The Interim Opportunity. - Essential viewing for congregations at the beginning of their ministerial transition period.
    • The Interim Opportunity (PDF, 2 pages) - A planning guide to accompany the DVD.
  • Janus Workbook - Helpful for the congregation in understanding interim ministry. "The Janus Workbook is an array of resources for use in congregations by interim ministers, especially designed for use following a long ministry.."
  • Ministerial Departure - More from the UUA perspective but informative in understanding another dimension of the transition.
  • Resource Guide for Ministerial Search Committees - Has many insights and much helpful information for all concerned members.
  • Search & Settlement - Information on compensation and settlement.
    • Settlement Handbook - See page 4 for a time line checklist of a search for a called minister.
    • Joint Recommendations Concerning Ministerial Agreements
  • Ministers for part-time positions - For support searching for a less than full-time minister, see the UUA Transitions Office page on ministers for part-time positions (PDF).

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