When our settled minister the Rev. Rebecca Benefiel-Bijur departed, we engaged in an effort called “compassionate leave-taking.” The intention was to share our feelings in community as she prepared to leave and as we prepared for the unknown with a new minister.
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Our annual meeting to conduct the business of our church is now behind us. If you participated, the Board would love to hear from you so that we can better
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The UUSM Board of Directors met on the evening of Tuesday, May 14. Because the Board will not meet in June, this was the last meeting of the current board.
Board Highlights for May 2019: Reimagining RE and Saying Farewell Read More »
This year’s Annual Meeting presented us with many challenges given the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for physical distancing. For the safety of all church members, we elected to have a pre-recorded meeting on our UUSM Facebook page as we have done every Sunday Service for the past few months.
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The Nominating Committee has fulfilled its responsibility to provide a candidate for each board position and to put forth the names of new members for their committee. The names have
Nominating Committee Announces Slate for 2019-20 Read More »
The UUSM Board of Directors met April 10, with a 16 congregants in the gallery. The Rev. Greg Ward discussed his decision to resign from ministry at UUSM. The charter for the Ray & Betty Goodman Ministerial Continuing Education Restricted Fund was approved. And financial decisions were discussed at length.
Board Highlights for April 2019: A New Endowment and Budget Decision-Making Read More »
All members in good standing who have been members for at least 40 days prior to the Annual Meeting are eligible to vote. Come to the meeting on May 19;
UUSM Church Governance: Let your Voice Be Heard Read More »
Following on the success of Sunday streaming Sunday worship, our Annual Meeting will likewise be presented on Facebook Live on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at noon. We will vote in advance, by mail and online, and the results will be announced at the June 28 virtual Annual Meeting.
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The board discussed some of the changes to this Newsletter you’re reading, UUA General Assembly, stewardship, and a website overhaul. Work on mission and vision is beginning.
Board Highlights for March 2019: Website Renovation and Support for LGBTQ Methodists Read More »
Board Secretary Norm Richey has been working with Administrator Nurit Gordon and a small task force on the format for the Annual Meeting, June 28. Treasurer Vilma Ortiz updated the 2020–21 budget to reflect recent changes in financial circumstances.
Board Highlights May 2020: Annual Meeting and Budget Planning Read More »