The SGM Quarterly, the Journal of the UU SGM Network

The SGM Quarterly

On this page you can find electronic copies of the SGM Quarterly, our journal. Edited by M'ellen Kenndy, the SGM Quarterly is published online and mailed to members of the UU SGM Network four times per year. It contains articles, tips and other resources on Unitarian Universalist small group ministry and covenant groups.

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Winter 2008 SGM QUARTERLY
Download as a PDF file. Individual articles listed below.

Behind the Scenes

Growth Through Division

Imporance of Using I Statements

Fall 2007 SGM QUARTERLY
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Spring 2007 SGM QUARTERLY
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Winter 2007 SGM QUARTERLY
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The articles of the quarterly may be read online -see links below. News, events and resource announcements from the SGM Quarterly are available in the PDF version and posted online in these areas of our website:
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ARTICLES

1. Reflections On Maturing Small Group Ministry Programs
Rev. Calvin O. Dame, NYC

2. Supporting the Vision Caster
Diana Dorroh, Baton Rouge, LA

3. Small Group Ministry Magic for Ministers
Rev. Dena McPhetres, Laconia, NH

4. Small Group Ministry at Interweave Convo 2007
Rev. Jonalu Johnstone
President, Interweave Continental

5. Why Do I Come to Sunday Services?
Jay Wolin, Orlando, FL

Fall 2006 SGM QUARTERLY
The PDF of this issue is below. This issue includes the following featured articles:

Summer 2006 SGM QUARTERLY 6/2006
The PDF of this issue is below. This issue looks at Small Group Ministry in congregations of different sizes.

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Spring 2006 SGM QUARTERLY 5/2006
The PDF of this issue is below. The theme of this issue is "The Language or Reverence."

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Winter 2006 SGM QUARTERLY 3/2006
This issue of the SGM Quarterly has been posted as both a PDF file and as a web page. Below you will find links to the primary articles from this issue and the complete PDF file. This issue was mailed to members as of 3/22/06.

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1. Revitalize Your Congregation's Social Action Program With Small Group Ministry!
Rev. Calvin O. Dame, Augusta, ME

2. Praxis-Reflection Small Groups Piloted in Justworks Journey
Rev. Marti Keller, Decatur, GA

3. Facilitators' Corner: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Small Group Ministry Program
M'ellen Kennedy, Starksboro, VT

4. Engaging In Service From A Small Group Ministry Base
Rev. Helen Zidowecki, Litchfield, ME

5. News From Our Members: Soul Expansion, Made Personal
Noreen Palladino Cullen, Glastonbury, CT

Summer 2005 SGM QUARTERLY 6/2005
Electronic copy of our Summer journal.

Spring 2005 SGM QUARTERLY 5/2005
Electronic copy of our Spring journal.

Winter 2005 SGM QUARTERLY 1/2005

Stand alone versions of articles in this Quarterly:

Creating Small Group Ministry Session Plans 1/2005
By The Rev. Calvin Dame.

Small Tasks, Big Ministry 1/2005
By Peter Bowden. Expanded version of SGM-Q article with reflection questions.

Facilitators' Corner: Inviting the Silence 1/2005
By Mellen Kennedy.

Recruiting New Members 10/2004
By The Rev. Calvin Dame. Following an initial period of enthusiasm after a new small group minsitry is launched many congregations report a decline in participation. The Rev. Dame discusses what can be done to help small group ministry fulfill its potential as central aspect of congregational life. From Fall 2004 SGM Quarterly.

Toward a True Lifespan Ministry 10/2004
Peter Bowden explains why our offerings for children, youth and adults are a recipe for losing the children we raise as UU's and what a lifespan SGM will accomplish.

Is Your Group Too Polite? The Balance Between Safety and Risk 10/2004
Mellen Kennedy discusses the impact of group members being “too polite” and the important balance between risk and safety. From Fall 2004 SGM Quarterly.

The Role of Confidentiality 9/2004
Confidentiality plays an essential role in the life of small groups. This resource identifies the key ways confidentiality impacts group life and the shared minsitry of congregation. By Peter Bowden.

Fall 2004 SGM QUARTERLY 9/2004

Summer 2004 SGM QUARTERLY 6/2004