How to Start a Program or Group at UUI

Have an idea for a program or group? We’d love to hear it.

UUI uses a shared ministry model—congregants bring ideas forward, and the Ministry Council reviews, connects, and supports them.

Your Role

Submit your idea
Fill out the Program Proposal Form. Anyone at UUI can propose a new ongoing program or group.

Ministry Council’s Role

Review
The Ministry Council reviews proposals for:

• alignment with UUI’s mission and values

• fit and feasibility within current resources

• placement within a ministry area

Most proposals are decided by the Ministry Council. Proposals requiring significant funding, staffing, or policy changes are referred to the Board of Trustees.

Connect
If approved, the Ministry Council connects the program to a ministry area so it has support, communication channels, and accountability.

After Approval

• You lead and organize the program

• You coordinate with your ministry area

• You use UUI systems to schedule and share your program

• You can return to Ministry Council for support or coordination needs

A few things to know

• This process is for ongoing programs and groups

• One-time events coordinated by staff may follow a different process

• All proposals are reviewed consistently and transparently