Getting Involved
Committees
Building & Grounds
Contact: Morgan Maclachlan
Board Liaison: Glenn White
The Building and Grounds Committee oversees the interior and exterior of the buildings, helps with building maintenance and enhancements, and provides upkeep of the grounds, walkways, sidewalks, and driveway.
Caring and Hospitality Committee
Contact: Sandy Chubon
Board Liaison: Mary McGriff
In coordination with the minister, the Caring Network shall provide leadership in physical and emotional support to members and friends in time of crisis and need. The Caring and Hospitality Committee maintains a list of Members and Friends available to provide assistance and visitation to Members and Friends with illnesses or other needs. Also connects individuals with needs for assistance with appropriate members of the Caring Network; organizes and hosts receptions following Memorial Services for Members or Friends of the Fellowship.
Denominational Connections
Contact: Dean Smith
Board Liaison: Ruth Sproat
We provide a liaison between the congregation and the UUA and the Thomas Jefferson District; encourage interest and participation in denominational concerns, activities, and events; and also keeps appropriate committees informed about denominational initiatives, resources, and services relating to their areas of responsibility.
Finance
Contact: David Crockett
Board Liaison: Ann Cargill
The Finance Committee receives, records, and deposits all funds collected by the Fellowship through any fund-raising events and an annual Canvass. The Finance Committee also creates the annual budget for the Fellowship with the input from the other committees and program areas, and submits it to the Board. The Treasurer is also an ex-officio member of this committee.
Membership
Contact: Eve Ross
Board Liaison: Mike Kelly
The membership committee meets once a month on the second Sunday and has a visitor orientation every month on the fourth Sunday. We also keep track of the visitors, new members, and are somewhat involved with marketing.
Ministerial Relations
Contacts: Pat Mohr, Kathy Paget, and David Crockett
The Ministerial Relations Committee serves as the formal channel for any concerns about the functioning of the Minister and act on behalf of the Minister to communicate with the Board, or others within the Fellowship.
The members of the Partner Church committee are the local liaison between the UUFC and the greater UUA Partner Church Council.
Personnel
Contact: Mary Maclachlan
Board Liaison: Jessica Kross
Religious Education
Contact: Sonya Jones
Board Liaison: Peter Kandis
The Religious Education committee implements, oversees, and evaluates the religious education program for the children and youth of the Fellowship. They also recommend to the Board and implement policies regarding registration and enrollment procedures, age groupings, safety and playground regulations, supervision, and parental involvement with the religious education curriculum.
Social Action
Contact: Toni Jones
Board Liaison: Cheryl Soehl
Informs and educates the Fellowship Members and Friends about areas of social concern or interest, and involves them in direct social action projects both locally and nationally.
Technology Services
Contact: Mike Allen
The Technology Services Committee oversees the sound system in the Sanctuary and Social Hall; maintains and oversees the phones, computers, and other office equipment as needed; assists in maintaining the Fellowship website content and online resources; assists and advises the Board of Trustees, and the other Committees about technology related issues.
Welcoming Congregation Committee
Contact: Cheryl Soehl
This group is working to attain Welcoming Congregation status with the UUA, which will affirm our commitment for full participation and fellowship with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered persons (members, friends and guests).
Worship
Contact: Judy Turnipseed
Board Liaison: Joe Long
The Worship Committee coordinates and leads services when the Minister is absent. Also collaborate with the Minister and the Director of Religious Education in planning and helping to implement the calendar of worship services, records attendance at Sunday services, and provide supplies for worship services. The Minister is an ex officio member of the committee.
tsc.uufc@bjmeallen.net