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We look forward to forming new interest groups - we welcome your participation!
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Interest Groups
LUNCH GROUP
Every Sunday after church. Different locations each week. Sign up same day. Members and visitors welcome.
CHALICE CIRCLES
These groups of 6-12 are a form of Small Group Ministry. They meet several times a month for conversation
led by a facilitator to increase intimacy with others and a deeper exploration of one's own experience of life
Coordinator: Joni Padduck
GREEN SANCTUARY
Meets 1st Saturday of the month, 10am. Newly formed group in 2009 to educate and become active in environmental concerns within
the congregation and the community. Will seek certification with the UUA. Our social action involvements will be focused in
this area during the process.
Chair: Judy Farris
HUMANIST DISCUSSION GROUP
Newly formed (January 2009) group to learn and inform others about humanist thought.
Coordinator: Bill Ames
UU MEN
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, noon, October to May, for lunch and a discussion topic. May lunch is traditionally at Keedy's.
Members and visitors welcome, one-time, occasional or regular visits.
Chair: John Kornfeld
For more information on any group or committee, please contact its Chair by:
- looking up Chair's contact information in the church Directory
- leaving a message on the church Voice Mail: 321-0694
- sending an Email to: uucod@verizon.net
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Talent Pools
CARING
Meets on a varying schedule, year round. Regularly contacts those experiencing personal difficulties, loss of a loved one,
or health problems. Members welcome to help with any aspect.
Contact: Carol Scanny
ENDOWMENT
Meets quarterly. Works to educate congregation on what an endowment fund is and to encourage participation. Members welcome
to join.
Chair: Janine Schoncite
FACILITY OPERATIONS
Meets second Friday of the month, 2pm, September to June. Monitors ongoing building and grounds, furnishings and technology
maintenance and improvement. Members and regular guests welcome to join.
Chair: John Lujan
FINANCE
Meets second Tuesday of the month, 1pm, September to June. Reviews budget each month. Plans and implements annual stewardship
campaign, including a dinner. Members welcome to join.
Chair: Rosanna Parent
| IN THE KITCHEN - MIKE & SUE BURNS MARCH 2008 |
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BRIDGE GROUP
Meets Tuesdays 7pm year round at the church. Members, friends and visitors welcome.
Coordinator: Marjorie
Bigda
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ROUND ROBIN BRIDGE
All interested participants sign up in September/October for the program which runs through May. Participants agree on how
much money to put in the pot and make their own arrangements to get together to play. Culminates in a potluck awards dinner
in May. Members and visitors welcome to sign up.
Coordinator: Marion Ellson
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HOSPITALITY
Plans activities to foster a heightened sense of community among members and to introduce new members into the congregation:
coffee hour and a Restaurant Lunch Bunch after the Sunday service, sign-ups to provide flowers in the sanctuary; Circle Suppers
in members' homes and a Thanksgiving Potluck. Members and visitors welcome to serve on committee and/or host a potluck.
Chair: Karen Yanney
MEMBERSHIP
Meets once a month, September to May. Oversees visitor reception at Sunday Services and follow-up contact. Provides printed
information on UU in general and our congregation for visitors. Plans one or more series of orientation classes during the
year for those considering membership. Arranges for new member welcoming ceremony at a Sunday Service. Members and visitors
welcome to serve, concentrating on one or more aspects of the committee's work.
Co-Chairs: Shirley LeMaster and Joni Padduck
OUTREACH
New this year. Seeks to engage with the community in a variety of ways, making one-on-one contacts with schools, civic groups
and government. Prepares publicity releases and public service annoucements. Welcomes new participants.
Chair: Joni Padduck
SUNDAY SERVICE/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Meets second Wednesday of the month, 7pm, year round. Arranges for speakers in minister's absence, plans special programs
for holidays and topical issues, makes plans for music with the Director of Music, schedules Associates for each service.
Regularly reviews elements of the Service. Communicates with the Church Administrator to produce Order of Service each Sunday.
Members welcome to join; can always use new ideas and follow-through for speakers and programs that support UU principles
and action issues.
Chair: Dave Fanning
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A Spiritual Oasis
MISSION STATEMENT
UUCOD...a sanctuary for diversity, spiritual growth, and social justice.
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