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Committees

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Committees are at the center of the life of the congregation. Committees make things happen.
Committees are where we move from talking about doing to doing.

Access

 In addition to continuing its work to make church facilities accessible to all, the Access Committee promotes the integration and participation of every person, regardless of disability or limitation, in every aspect of church life.
Contact: Access

Auction

The more volunteers, the more successful this important church fundraiser; members, friends, and businesses contribute services, crafts, art, dinners, etc. There are many different tasks - it is easy to find something you'd enjoy doing.
Tea and Tulips Photos
Contact: Auction

Architectural and Historical Review

There is much history to be preserved, archived, organized, and even discovered in the records of our historic church.
Co-Chairs: Valeri McNeal and Julia Lehnert

Beacon Newsletter

Send articles to: Editors


Editorial Team
Diana Karr
Editor-in-Chief


 

Al Bryan
Production Chief

Buildings & Grounds

Plans and undertakes repairs and improvements in an
architecturally sensitive manner that respects the historic and aesthetic values of the church and assures that church programs continue to thrive and grow.
Chair: Judy Mayer

Denominational Affairs

Provides information to the Church concerning the work of JPD (regional UU organization) and UUA (national UU organization) including notice of JPD workshops and meetings, and information about General Assembly and other national and regional meetings.
Chair: Janet Eisenhauer .

Fund Raising Projects

Projects include, collecting supermarket receipts, and recycling cans and printer cartridges. This committee also manages the bookstore in the Parish hall after services during coffee hour. In addition to receiving and selling used books, volunteers greet visitors and provide a welcoming space to browse and get acquainted
Co-chairs: Helen Szymkowiak and Doris Singer

Gardening

Maintains Carolyn's garden, our beautiful garden along the Charles Street wall named in memory of Carolyn Tyson
Chair: Valeri McNeal

Investment & Endowment

Manages the financial assets of the church to preserve the value of the principle, obtain capital appreciation, and secure the growth of future income as is consistent with safety. Strictly observes donor instructions regarding preservation of principle or application of principle or income. Employs professional advice or funds management from outside sources as needed.
Chair: Clare Milton

Leadership Council

Composed of Committee Chairs, Ministers, and Board representatives; Promotes the Ministry of our church by serving as a conduit for information, planning, coordination, and support among the Board, committee leadership, and members. Committee Chairs can access report forms here.
Chair: Doreion Colterr

Membership

Helps engender a healthy, thriving congregation for the church and a sense of belonging and stewardship for each individual member. We are especially looking for people to work at the Welcome Table, a great way for new members to meet people.
Co-Chairs: Janice Zimmerman and Jen McLeran

Money Counters

 These trusted people count our Sunday offerings and prepare the weekly bank deposit
Chair: Michael Nutt

Ministry

The Committee on Ministry is a standing committee with oversight responsibility for the ministry of the congregation. The committee promotes and facilitates the relationship between the ministers and the congregation, receiving, investigating, and responding to matters affecting the relationship between the ministers and the congregation. It provides support to the ministers consistent with its duties.
Co-Chairs: Linnea Anderson & Nancy West

Music

The Music Committee assists the ministers, the Music Director, and the Worship Committee in the ongoing development of a comprehensive music program.
Chair: Sally Wall

Personnel

Provides the Board and staff with information regarding policies and procedures for employees
through a Personnel Manual; Interviews prospective employees; and makes salary recommendations during the budget process. Co-Chairs: Catherine Evans and Nancy West

Religious Education - Adults

Plans Journeys of the Mind and Spirit, an array of classes, discussion groups, and forums for adults.
Contact: Adult Religious Ed

Religious Education -
Children and Youth

Plans and implements classes and activities based on the values we honor - religious pluralism, social justice, reason, and compassion. There are many opportunities for involvement either on-going or for a single event.
Chair: Idalee DiGregorio

Social Action Clearing House

The mission of the SAC is to support the congregation and its members as they work to achieve social justice and peace in accordance with Unitarian Universalist Principles.  The Committee supports church-wide projects that include: BRIDGE, UUs for Affordable Housing, UUs for Social Justice and cooking for Our Daily Bread.  Additional projects are funded by the Seven Principles Social Justice Fund, a bequest set aside for use of the SAC.  SAC awards small grants from this fund to members’ and friends’ projects.  In 2005, SAC initiated “Change for Change”, giving half the undesignated weekly collection to local and national charitable organizations.  In 2007, our church began a partnernship with another church to host homeless guest families through the Baltimore Interfaith Housing Network. 
Co-chairs: Dick Humphrey and Paul Sturm

Stewardship

The Stewardship Committee educates the congregation about the need for financial support of the Church by its members and the opportunity that this gives to bring our lives in harmony with our values. In collaboration with the Board, it develops and directs the annual canvass program, which secures pledges from the members of the congregation at levels adequate to support the mission of the church. It also develops materials to support the stewardship, canvass and fundraising activities.
Chair: Nola Krosch

Ushers

Ushers greet everyone who enters the doors on Sunday. We help take collections and welcome newcomers. This is one of the easiest ways to volunteer at our Church. Paul O'Brien is the head usher. Usher Coordinator is Pat Montley

Weddings and Unions

 

Assists members and guests with coordination of clergy, music, and other ceremony elements to create the wedding or holy union service of their dreams.
Contact: Lauri Cebula-Seaboch

Worship

Fosters the spiritual growth of the congregation by providing opportunities for participation in the planning and leadership of worship; In collaboration with the ministers, fosters year-around worship experiences that touch the mind, heart, and soul. Responsibilities include planning intergenerational worship services, coordinating of the music program, summer services, Union Sunday, holiday decorating, and ushering. The committee welcomes feedback from the congregation. Chair: Laurel Mendes

 

More Information

If you have not had the opportunity to fill out an interest survey, please stop by the Welcome Table in the Community Hall on Sunday after church. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have!

Or you may contact:
Janice Zimmerman , Membership Committee Co-Chair