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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 21, 2026
The congregation now has three new signs in place — one of the road and two on the driveway.
The Birch School plans to install new landscaping and do gardening in the area behind our building.
The damaged chairs and the shelves behind the stage … read more.
Discussions
Establishing a fund to cover the future costs of replacing the roof and the heating system.
Taking 10% of our budget to go into a reserve fund for capital improvements
Splitting up the functions of the welcoming ministry and the membership ministry. However, to do so, would … read more.
