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About the Manual
Revitalizing UU Women’s Groups is a how-to manual with a
collection of tried and true programs and activities that have been
effective for existing Unitarian Universalist women’s groups. It was
developed by the Association of Universalist Women (AUW) of
Minneapolis, Minnesota, with Mary Junge serving as editor. It was
supported by the Unitarian Universalist Funding Program in the AUW’s
unique response to the Funding Program’s effort to strengthen
Unitarian Universalist institutions and community life and to nurture
and celebrate our liberal religious heritage. The manual was
originally produced in notebook format to facilitate ease in adding
and removing copy. This electronic version—our continued effort to
share resources—was also supported by the Unitarian Universalist
Funding Program.
Inception of the Project
AUW member Arlene Jacobson attended the
Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation (UUWF) meeting in June of
1999 and noted a dearth of "young" women in attendance. Recalling the
AUW’s growth from thirty-five members to approximately one hundred,
Jacobson shared our success story with then-president of the UUWF,
Tina Jas. Jacobson offered examples of some of the activities which
have typically drawn younger women: an annual mother-daughter
banquet, a mother-daughter book group, a parents’ morning out group,
etc. The manual was developed because of a desire to share resources
and first became available in the summer of 2000. It is now available
here, as part of the Prairie Star District’s web site.
Use of this Material
We welcome you to use the ideas shared here. However, we caution you
that when you make copies of these materials, you must give credit to
the Unitarian Universalist Funding Program; the Association of
Universalist Women of Minneapolis; Mary Junge, editor; and the
individual authors for the pieces that you use.
We also strongly encourage you to consult with your congregation’s
Board of Trustees, lawyer, and insurance agent before starting new
church-sponsored programs. Neither the Association of Universalist
Women of the First Universalist Church, nor the editor, Mary Junge,
will assume any responsibility for any liability issues arising from
the replication of programs or activities described or suggested.
Finally, we give thanks to all of the many women who participated in
this project in one way or another. This project exists because of a
spirit of generosity among women. We encourage you to reap the
harvest and also to sow this spirit whenever you are able.
Blessings,
The Association of Universalist Women
First Universalist Church
3400 Dupont Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
612–825–1701
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Last update: June 15, 2006
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