May 2026 In looking back at this past year, my first year as President of the Board, what strikes me most is the enormous amount of important work being done by so many people in our congregation. Our Sunday services feel vibrant, meaningful, thought-provoking and supportive. Our children and youth...
The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the 2026-2027 slate of candidates for the Board of Trustees and other positions. The congregation will vote for the Board of Trustees, Personnel Committee and Nominating Committee positions at the annual congregational meeting on Sunday, June 7, 2026. *We are grateful to the...
Committee on Ministry Report to the Congregation Section III of the Love into Action Long Range Plan This is the fourth of the Committee on Ministry’s reports to the board and the congregation on UUC’s progress on our Long-Range Plan, “Love into Action.” It covers Goal III–Equity, Justice, and Peace for...
I’m very pleased that we had such a successful pledge drive, and I wanted to thank everyone in the congregation who pledged their support for the next fiscal year. Your pledges make all of our programs possible, and we appreciate each and every pledge of support. In addition, I would...
The congregation will vote to approve the proposed budget for the 26-27 Church year at the UUCville Congregational meeting on Sunday, June 7. There are two upcoming opportunities to learn about the proposed budget. Twice in the month of May, UUCville Treasurer Jimmy Gorham will be presenting highlights of the...
Assessment + Vision = Plan UUCville’s 2023 Long Range Plan identified the need for a comprehensive Buildings and Grounds Plan. The B&G Plan offers an opportunity to assess our existing spaces and determine the necessary repairs, both current and future. The planning process also creates the opportunity for aspirational dreaming, allowing...
I would like to take the opportunity this month to reflect on our ministry. Several years ago, in consultation with our interim minister at the time, our congregation decided to hire a Developmental Minister – a type of lead minister who has special skills and experience. We had already determined...
The Board met on Tuesday, January 27th. In addition to monthly reports from officers, the Board: approved the numbers for the annual housing allowances for our two Ministers discussed the Survey that will soon go out to our congregation, including suggestions from Board members on structure and content reviewed a...
I have been reflecting this month on the many ways our congregation works with the local community, and would like to highlight a few of them. We recently concluded nearly 2 weeks hosting 40 men as part of the PACEM winter shelter program. PACEM is a local organization that coordinates...
This is the second report from the Committee on Ministries on the progress UUCville has made on our Long Range Plan. In the first report, COM described the progress on the Preamble of the plan. This report is about how UUCville are doing with Goal 1. Summary of Accomplishments I....