Notes from the December 5, 2023 BOT Meeting
*Markly and Bill will decide if there is a need for a weather-related closing. Sunday Services ministry will determine if Zoom services are possible and John Kinney will send out an eBlast informing the congregation. *Some details expanded … read more.
A UU Out of the Box Way to Celebrate the New Year
Our cultures, religions, and large corporations have guided us to different ways of ringing out the old year and bringing in the new. These include, among other traditions and practices, the dropping ball at … read more.
On or near the first Sunday in January, many Unitarian Universalist congregations hold a ritual to bid farewell to the old year, and to release it. It is also a chance to dream of creating a better tomorrow, and to offer hope for the promise … read more.
11/7/23 meeting
Birch school contract approved and signedConversations with Birch school about security are continuing.In the future Sunday services will plan that congregational meetings will be on the 3rd Sundays of May and November.Volunteers are still needed for tech support during Sunday services.Notices of Sunday services … read more.
Revised Birch contract sent to school with Maintenance agreement
Welcoming ministry will plan new member service for friends who have asked to join.
Caring ministry reports there have been several needs being addressed.
Religious Education is off to a great start with new families with children attending.
Arts ministry … read more.
The Birch School contract continues to be discussed.
The BOT is meeting with Ed Helbig from the Birch School and Jay Beaumont to learn more about the maintenance needs of our building. A maintenance services agreement will come from these meetings.Estimates have been received for resealing … read more.
Due to the end of fiscal year surplus, the 10% of budget equaling $7,140 was put into reserve, as required in the bylawsDiscussion of the Birch school contract centered on the maintenance agreement that was made in the current contract. A Zoom meeting was scheduled … read more.
You, as a member or friend are making your contribution to our congregation in your own way. Recently, the efforts of a relatively new and definitely well-established member are converging to grant us a wish that most agreed on in response to the Strategic Planning … read more.
Rev. Diane Diachishin is available to offer pastoral care for people who are struggling with loss, grief, or other challenges. Pastoral care differs from therapy or counseling in that it does not attempt to fix problems or address mental health issues. Rather, it provides a … read more.
In May, 2023 the congregation voted on a new slate of officers and Board Members. President: Markly Wilson; Vice President: Nan Dempster; Treasurer: Alan Horne, Secretary: SueAnn Peck; Board Members: Hollis Kellogg, Nancy Sears & Jim Tarvin
We wish them well as they … read more.
