Church Guidance & Training
On this page you will find a variety of key resources and videos to help your committee with the running of your church or centre.
If there is anything you or your committee are unsure of, or need further assistance with, please contact Church Relations Officer, Matthew Mold at matthew.mold@snu.org.uk or 07706 324108.
Training and Guidance
Click on the collapsible items below to access videos and resources for each subject.
Note – You can click on a video title to watch it on Youtube, or expand it to full-screen using the on-screen option in the bottom-right corner.
As members of a church or centre committee, you are deemed a Trustee, and with that comes certain duties and responsibilities.
This video will help give an overview of the general expectations of you as a Trustee of a church or centre.
You can also get information from the UK Government on being a Trustee by CLICKING HERE.
Download ResourcesChurch Return forms – both Part 1 and Part 2 – are annual forms that the SNU requires all churches and centres to complete and return to us.
This video will help you with your Part 1 Return form.
Download ResourcesChurch Return forms – both Part 1 and Part 2 – are annual forms that the SNU requires all churches and centres to complete and return to us.
This video will help you with your Part 2 Return Form.
Download ResourcesEvery church or centre is required to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM). With it comes specific timelines, notices and other requirements.
This video serves as a guide to help your coordinate and oversee your church or centre’s AGM.
Download ResourcesTreasurer Training & Guidance
The role of being a Treasurer for a Church or Centre can be a daunting one. This series of training and guidance videos helps cover the essentials of taking on this important role within our Union.
This special Zoom session, recorded in November 2020, was delivered by the SNU and SNUt (SNU Trust) to assist in preparing End of Year accounts and other key obligations for Treasurers.
Zoom and E-conferencing Training
Click on the collapsible items below to access videos and resources for each subject.
Note – You can click on a video title to watch it on Youtube, or expand it to full-screen using the on-screen option in the bottom-right corner.
This video was created with churches in mind by the Publicity & Promotions Committee. It explores the value and importance of using Zoom as a digital outreach tool to strengthen your church, and the key basics of delivering a Spiritualist service online for those wanting to take that step but are not sure how. It is aimed at beginners, and those who have little or no knowledge, to provide a starting point on your Zoom journey.