Congregational Public Witness in Support of Black Lives Matter and Racial Justice
Did you miss the congregational public witness on April 17th? Read a transcript of the presentation here!
From the Board President – April 2016
Hi friends, One of the board’s goals this year, was to embrace Beloved Conversations about Racial Justice as a way to live our values in the world, strengthen our connections and expand and deepen our spiritual lives. http://www.meadville.edu/beloved I have had the opportunity to complete and now reflect upon a...
Why am I passionate about supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement? April 2016
Respectfully, and in Faith, Sara Gondwe,sarajayn@live.com Well, because I’m UU, of course. Does that seem surprising to you? It shouldn’t be if you know Unitarian Universalists have been involved in the civil rights of others since slavery days. We were outspoken abolitionists during the 19th Century and participated in the...
TJMC February, Financial Position April 2016
by Doug Webbink At the end February, 2016, after 8 months or 66% of the fiscal year, our church continues to be in a reasonably good financial position. Revenues for 8 months totaled $349,871 and expenses were $309,831, which yields a net income of $40,039. Current year pledges were...
A Life in Faith April 2016
Pastoral Visitors Year-Round Program The Pastoral Visitors Program has been designed to complement the roles of the minister and the CareNet program, in providing a comprehensive ministry of pastoral care. It is a lay ministry of support and hope, offered by trained volunteers who offer a sustained caring presence...
2016-17 Budget April 2016
From Laura Horn Come help refine the 2016-2017 Church Budget Your board wants to make sure this budget reflects the congregation’s values, aspirations and priorities. We’ve scheduled two sessions to hear from you: Sunday, April 24, 12:30 to 1:30, Lower Hall 3 Wednesday, April 27, 6:00 to...
From the President
By Laura Horn Hi friends, One of the board’s goals this year, was to embrace Beloved Conversations about Racial Justice as a way to live our values in the world, strengthen our connections and expand and deepen our spiritual lives.http://www.meadville.edu/beloved I have had the opportunity to complete and now...
Margaret Gorman, Connie Cheetham Award Recipient for 2016
Once a year the board presents our highest honor, the Connie Cheetham Award, to recognize a member of the congregation for extraordinary service and work in one or more areas of the life of the congregation over a period of many years. Connie Cheetham was the wife of our third...
Call for Nominations – Revenue Task Force
Building rentals, fundraisers, and Scrip are just some of the ways TJMC brings in needed revenue to support ourselves as the beacon of UUism that we envision. In an effort to maximize these revenue streams, to initiate new efforts, and to strengthen our church’s financial health, the TJMC Board of...