The Rev. Barbara Child, chair of the Commission on Appraisal, reported to the Sunday morning Plenary session for the Commission. “Unitarian Universalists far and wide have expressed excitement about our current study called, ‘Who’s in charge here?: The complex relationship between ministry and authority’.” She said the Commission has been engaging in a “focus group marathon” with Unitarian Universalists across the country to address this question.
“We have asked: By what authority do professional clergy do their ministry? What gives lay people the authority to make decisions that affect the ministry in their congregations?” Child said. “And we have asked for suggestions for improvement in this area of congregational life.”
Child said that their research is continuing. The Commission expects to present its findings to General Assembly in 2013.
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