President’s Report to the Board: August 2023

As the new school year begins, I feel like there is increasing energy to take a new look at the big picture of UUCville Congregational life. It is a time for taking a comprehensive look at all that we do, how we do it, and what else is important to begin.

We will have a board retreat on September 9 where we will examine our Developmental Goals and set goals for the board for this year. We will talk about the role of the board in effective governance, how the board listens to the congregation and how we set a course that represents our congregation at its best.  As we think about the needs of our congregation and the needs of the larger community, we will be considering how UUCville can come together to be a part of healing and growth in the larger Charlottesville community. What are we passionate about and what perspective and skills do we bring?

This fall, the board will appoint a task force to develop a Strategic Plan for our path. The Strategic Plan Task Force will consider what was shared In our Cottage Conversations this spring and think about the many things we love about UUCville and about our dreams of how we can be even more. 

A Service Fair will be held after Sunday Service on September 10.  This fair will help us all to learn about the many UUCville groups that are doing amazing things and will also give us a chance to get even more involved. There will also be a chance for congregants to let us know about all the many environmental and social justice activities that we are involved in outside of congregational life.

Many years ago when I first joined UUCville and started volunteering, I had no idea of how it would not only change my life, but change me.  At UUCville I have had the opportunity to do things I would never have thought I could do.  I never thought I could lead children’s religious education classes, advise youth, become a sexuality educator, be a part of a board, or talk in front of a large group.  I have grown so much in ways I never envisioned. I have learned things I never knew I didn’t know. 

I greatly appreciate all the kindness and patience we have for each other so that we can try new things and stretch, without having to be perfect. I encourage us all to sign up for something new and see what growth is possible.

Submitted by,

Pam McIntire, President

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