Fair Compensation for Congregations

The 1995 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly (GA) called upon congregations to provide fair compensation, including benefits, to all staff. Congregations of all sizes have done so, and are formalizing procedures and implementing best employment practices as they recognize the importance of being a responsible employer and encourage others to move toward that goal.

Compensation Consultants, Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)-trained volunteers, are available to consult with congregations regarding fair compensation and other issues. Volunteer to serve as a generalist or specialist consultant; express interest by Thursday, August 1, 2013.

• Guidelines for Congregations
• UUA Salary Recommendations
• Complete the Self-Assessment Worksheet (PDF) to determine if your congregation is a Fair Compensation Congregation.
• Levels of Fair Compensation Congregations: Leadership, Practicing or Committed
• Standardized job descriptions for congregational positions, like Senior Minister, Religious Educator, or Business Administrator.
• 1995 UUA Board Recommendations regarding fair compensation
• Principles of Compensation Management for Unitarian Universalist (UU) Organizations
• Minister's FICA
• Offering Insurance (Health Insurance and Group Insurance Plans)
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation Policy
• Professional Expenses
• Continuing Education Policy
• Personnel Policy

For Ministers

• Are you a transitioning minister who needs to transfer benefits to a new congregation?
• Do you need to calculate ministerial compensation (Excel)?

Additional Information

• Do you need additional information?