The PSWD Board believes that dissolving our District via an August 21 vote of congregational delegates is the best course of action at this time. This vote would lead to a dissolution of PSWD in October, and then we can focus on making better use of Regional resources as we move forward with the challenges of being a local UU community in the exciting Developmental Ministry process.
It’s been a year like no other! Yet, here we are emerging on the other side of the pandemic. We’ve found new ways to stay together, apart. As we undertake the work of reopening in the fall, we are also preparing for our Annual Meeting.
Our Bylaws are about to be refreshed! Last amended in 2013, let’s bring them into alignment with UUA recommendations and create a foundation for our future. Working closely with our Minister and Board liaison, the newly formed Bylaws Refresh Task Force will review the current bylaws, and make recommendations to reflect current circumstances, thinking and our Church’s vision.
The Board of Directors met on December 5 for a marathon 6-1/2 hour Zoom meeting with Pacific Western Regional staff leaders. The Rev. Dr. Melissa James and the Rev. Sarah Shurr led the group with technical assistance by Amanda Radak. All of the 2020–21 UUSM board members attended. Topics covered included leadership in these liminal …
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The UUSM Board of Directors met on December 10, centered on a mission of fostering a culture of caring. The board announced a new member, Rita deBoer, and encouraged congregants to welcome them on Sundays and to invite them into our work. In his Minister’s Report, Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae commented that November and December are …
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Bev Shoenberger presented the latest efforts on behalf of Adult Religious Exploration (ARE). They are the umbrella committee for all adult opportunities and are working to increase awareness of the many possibilities at UUSM.
You are invited to talk with a members of the Nominating Committee, which will support the committee’s role in the important work of building our healthy and vibrant church future.
A new welcome class, a new entryway, and a new schedule (one service at 10:00) for Ingathering Sunday―all quite fitting to introduce an exciting year ahead.
Safety, stewardship, calendaring, leadership development, RE, and more… Lots of fresh initiatives on the docket for the UUSM board’s first meeting of the church year.
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.