Congregational Care
Unitarian Universalists use Congregational Polity, which empowers congregations to be entirely independent. Congregational Polity is an important part of our theology, declaring congregations the final word on what is good for us, collectively.
But this gift comes with great responsibility. There is no higher authority, no church council or presbytery or hierarchy to tell us what to do. We call our own ministers, we hire our own staff, we write our own bylaws. We also raise all our own funds and shovel our own walk and make our own coffee and teach our own children. Caring for our congregation is one way we live our faith. It's also a great way to get connected.
Here are some of the things you can do:
Finance: The Finance Committee, in connection with the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer and Committee Chairs, supports the Board's responsibility to preserve and protect the financial assets of the congregation.
Nominating Committee: Nominating makes nominations from among the members for the officers, trustees and leaders of the Society.
Membership: The vision of the Membership Committee is to build a caring, interconnected and diverse spiritual community. Our mission is to attract and welcome guests (i.e., first-time visitors), educate guests about what membership means and ultimately to invite them to become members.
Staff Relations: The Staff Relations Committee supports the Board in official employment matters concerning the minister, professional staff and other employees. It serves as a communication channel between staff and congregation, supports staff members, keeps staff advised of conditions within the congregation, and advises the board and finance committee on compensation and professional development.
Stewardship: The Stewardship Committee runs our annual auction and pledge drive, helping not only to raise nearly our entire operating budget each year, but making fundraising a whole lot of fun.
Summer Services: During the summer, we have a lay-led service each Sunday morning at 10:00am. Members and friends of the congregation lead our whole congregation services.
But this gift comes with great responsibility. There is no higher authority, no church council or presbytery or hierarchy to tell us what to do. We call our own ministers, we hire our own staff, we write our own bylaws. We also raise all our own funds and shovel our own walk and make our own coffee and teach our own children. Caring for our congregation is one way we live our faith. It's also a great way to get connected.
Here are some of the things you can do:
Finance: The Finance Committee, in connection with the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer and Committee Chairs, supports the Board's responsibility to preserve and protect the financial assets of the congregation.
Nominating Committee: Nominating makes nominations from among the members for the officers, trustees and leaders of the Society.
Membership: The vision of the Membership Committee is to build a caring, interconnected and diverse spiritual community. Our mission is to attract and welcome guests (i.e., first-time visitors), educate guests about what membership means and ultimately to invite them to become members.
Staff Relations: The Staff Relations Committee supports the Board in official employment matters concerning the minister, professional staff and other employees. It serves as a communication channel between staff and congregation, supports staff members, keeps staff advised of conditions within the congregation, and advises the board and finance committee on compensation and professional development.
Stewardship: The Stewardship Committee runs our annual auction and pledge drive, helping not only to raise nearly our entire operating budget each year, but making fundraising a whole lot of fun.
Summer Services: During the summer, we have a lay-led service each Sunday morning at 10:00am. Members and friends of the congregation lead our whole congregation services.
