Greetings from the MVUUC Nominating Committee

As members of the Nominating Committee, we are charged with the responsibility of creating the slate of candidates for the Ministerial Search Committee that will be voted upon at an upcoming congregational meeting.
 

It is critical for us to have input from every member in the congregation. The members of the Nominating Committee intend to place a call to each member’s household and ask you to consider the following questions about who among us would be the most effective members to join the Ministerial Search Committee:
 

  • Who can represent the whole congregation well (which would include looking out for the needs of children) and not just a piece or “faction” of the church? Who would have “no axe to grind” and who can serve the entire congregation?

 

  • Who in the congregation works well with others?

 

  • Who knows the history and culture of the church, whether old or newer to the congregation, and is grounded in our faith tradition?

 

  • Who can speak to a potential minister about our congregation on its best and worst days, about its strengths and weaknesses?

 

After thinking of these questions, who in the congregation would have your trust in working on our common behalf on our Search Committee? Remember this is a poll, it is not a vote or a nomination.
 

We will be seeking seven members to join this committee, so up to three suggestions are welcome. Feel free to suggest yourself. All those interested will be asked to fill out an application form that will be made available shortly.
 

Once the candidate applications have been assembled, reviewed and vetted by the Nominating Committee, a slate of seven people will be chosen by the Nominating Committee, and then the slate will be voted on at a congregational meeting in April.

 

So, expect a call from us soon!
 

Thanks,
Catherine Rowlee, Cynthia Humes, Debbi Scurto, Martha Esparza
MVUUC Nominating Committee

International Women’s Convocation

It’s not too late!  Register for the International Women’s Convocation

Two members of MVUUC are already attending. What about YOU?

asilomarTake advantage of Presidents’ Day weekend, Feb.  16-19, 2017, to engage with UU women from around the world at the Third International Women’s Convocation! The Convocation’s theme is “Weaving Global Partnerships…Forging a Just Future Together.” The event will bring together UU women from around the world to connect, share, celebrate, and empower in the beautiful, inspirational setting of Asilomar, CA, “a refuge by the sea.”

Registration is $350. Bring one or more friends from your church to qualify for a group discount of $50 off each! Additional discounts for ministers and young adults are available. Those interested in offering a workshop can fill out the workshop request form. For more information and to register, visit the website. To view or download the program, see the latest edition of the Program Guide.

SOCIAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COMMITTEE NEWS

The Social Justice Coordinating Committee is compiling a list of local organizations that further social justice causes in which members of MVUUC are involved.  We will have a display on the green table in the Sanctuary asking for input, to include the name of the organization, when and where the organization meets locally, and whether the person providing the information would be willing to be a contact person for anyone interested in the organization.  We know that MVUUC members and friends are active in the local communities!  Tell us about it and provide the information for others who may be interested!

Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council Has Moved!

New mailing address, staff, and contact information!

As of right now, June 21, 2016, the office of the Unitarian Universalist Partner Church Council is located in St. Louis, MO. The Bedford office will no longer provide any services, so please be sure to note our new contact information. We look forward to serving you!

Mailing Address:
483 E. Lockwood, Suite 109
St. Louis, MO 63119-3168

Office phone and email:
314 – 918 – 2618
office@uupcc.org

Staff:
Roger Bertschausen, Executive Director
roger@uupcc.org
314 – 918 – 2613

Amanda DiMiele, Office Manager
amanda@uupcc.org
314 – 918 – 2618

Sharon McCarron, Office Assistant
sharon@uupcc.org
314 – 918 – 2619