This document discusses both the opportunities and challenges that social media presents for Unitarian Universalist congregations. It identifies key opportunities such as self-publishing content, viral sharing of information, and building online relationships with less risk. Challenges include the growing number of social media platforms, maintaining control over messaging, and balancing online and in-person relationship norms. The document provides general principles for effective social media use and recommends analyzing congregation strengths and mission before choosing appropriate platforms like blogs, Facebook, Twitter, podcasts/iTunes and YouTube.