Author: Donna

Board of Trustee Notes

New Exit Signs have been installed within the building.

The board will discuss a keyless lock system with the school. 

The board is planning a face-to-face meeting with the Birch School administration.

It was noted that the membership directory needs updating.

It was decided that the third week collection … read more.

President’s Message

Tell Them While They Can Hear You

We are grieving the loss of Robin, whose steady, quiet presence was part of the fabric of our congregation. Since his passing, I have come to appreciate more fully a gift of his that I had not sufficiently recognized: … read more.

Board of Trustees Notes

The board will purchase Walkie-Talkies for each shelter in place location.

The Birch School will pay for the purchase of a ” Smart Lock” for the front entrance. Each authorized person will have their own individual access code to our bldg. And a record will be … read more.

President’s Message

When Do We Stand for Love?

Our roadside banner claims WE STAND FOR LOVE. This gives us the opportunity to be welcoming and open. We constantly meet to affirm our beliefs, and to connect with others who support our causes, vote as we do, and speak … read more.

Safety Team

Safe Congregations

   The following quote was published by the Unitarian Universalist Association in “The Safe Congregations Handbook / Nurturing Healthy Boundaries in our Faith Communities,” (Boston, 2005):

   “Our congregations strive to be safe and welcoming places to all. It is impossible to make a congregation 100% safe; … read more.

Board of Trustees Notes

The Board of Trustees:
1-Will hire an electrician to install exit signs. Steve Deutch will get us a price.
2- New smoke and CO2 detectors are needed
3-Leaking Condenser in ceilings needs to be addressed.
4- Check costs of installing security cameras.
5- Address issue with outside benches falling apart
6- … read more.

President’s Message

The Quiet Gift of Staying in Bed

These are difficult times. Events unfolding around the world can leave us feeling overwhelmed and distracted. At the same time the demands of work, family, and everyday life compete for our attention. So, we seek relief by taking vacations, … read more.

Board of Trustees Notes

 The Board of Trustees:

Approved the Birch School request for a yard sale, except for July 11th.

Will hold a retreat on July 11th.

Has agreed to allow residents of Brittany Terrace to hold meetings in the sanctuary at no cost.

Decided to engage a locksmith to resolve some … read more.

President’s Message

BEING HEARD

   Recently I’ve been thinking about the way my brain works when someone is speaking to me. And the variety is great and wide. For example, I’m always keen to jump to my assessment of their point and conclusion, and I start formulating my response … read more.

President’s Message

Observing, Respecting and Growing

As we, as Unitarian Universalists, search for truth and meaning, we should recognize that being an American is both a privilege and a responsibility.

Our nation is far from perfect and continues to face serious challenges. Yet there is much to be grateful … read more.