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TJ Connection - Summer 2004

Table of Contents

Brown vs. the Board of Education / Little Known Facts

Qiyamah’s Corner 

Lifespan REflections

Ministerial Matters 

Accepting Allies/Chalice Lighters

Resources for your...

Annual Meeting 04 Jamboree

Principles for UU and Me

Retreating with the Eurpoean UUs

Congregational News/UUC Roanoke 50th Anniversary

Pastoral Care in Changing Times

A Day to Remember/Unitarian Church of Norfolk Takes a Stand

Planning for Growth and Vitality in Small Size Congregations

TJD/UUA Fair Share Congregations

Putting a Human Face on Same Sex Marriage

District Calendar/Staff Calendar

Resources for Your Internal Social Justice Work
From Your TJD Compensation Consultant

We encourage all congregations to work toward offering Fair Compensation to all their staff. Lots of help can be found on the UUA website.

Information on Church Staff Finances is available at www.uua.org/programs/ministry/finances

Compensation:
*2003 UUA Salary Survey Report
*Compensation Report for 2004 Salary Recommendations
*2004 Salary Recommendations
*2004 Capsule Job Descriptions
*2004 Geo Index Table
*Compensation Management for UU Organizations
*Compensation Management for UU Organizations District Compensation Consultants
*Fair Compensation Guidelines Self-Assessment Worksheet
*Fair Compensation Guidelines Self-Assessment Helpful Hints
*Fair Compensation Guidelines for Congregations Recommendations of the UUA Board of *Trustees Regarding Finances and Compensation for Church Professional Staff
*Compensation for Religious Educators

Finances:
With Meadville Lombard Theological School, the Office provides for the free distribution of an annual tax guide for new ministers. And, information on the following:
*Clergy Housing Allowance
*Ministerial Taxes
*Social Security & Medicare
*Insurance Information
*Retirement Information

More Resources:
*A Really Good Booklist on Financial Planning
*Church Finance Frequently Asked Questions
*Debt Reduction Grant Application (for
Ministers)
*Financial Management For Congregations
*Personnel Policy Manual for Religious
Organizations

And others!

If you need any assistance, please contact one of the compensation consultants in the district.

In faith and action,
Frankie Price Stern (Eastern TJD) frankipricestern@aol.com (h) 919-945-0886

Wendell Putney (Western TJD) wputney@triad.rr.com (h) 336-855-8018