Unitarian Universalist Congregation
of Northern Chautauqua

Members of this committee have been meeting to look at all possibilities: rental, purchase, new build, or staying in place with modifications at the Grange Hall.

We encourage suggestions from the congregation and as we refine our search, goals, objectives and financial capabilities we will follow up on these suggestions. If suggestions are made, please indicate if there is an urgency in checking out some particular, spectacular location. If you wish to donate an appropriate piece of property in a central location or wish to make a substantial donation toward a new building, we would be thrilled!

Cate McAllister has developed a checklist so members of the committee can record their personal assessment of each site suggested and visited. Current members are Cate McAllister, Karen Taverna, Terry Kime, Skeeter Tower, and Inez Krohn. Mitch Cummings and Brian McMahon are in the wings for structural consultation, should we find a building or land we wish to acquire. Call any committee member with your ideas.

Also known as the Site Committee, these volunteers move furniture, set up and clean up our rented space each Sunday.

Those whose personal minsitry calls them to help coordinate outreach to the SUNY Fredonia college community may speak with any member of the Executive Board about serving on a Campus Ministry organizing committee.

Those whose personal ministry calls them to help coordinate response in special circumstances, such as illness, have given all kinds of assistance, including transportation, meals, companionship, and help in finding outside sources.

If you are having or know anyone in our congregation who is having a difficult time or may need assistance which we can provide, please call Judy Singer or Cheryl Ritch. Members of the Caring Circle sport red hearts on their name tags; any of them is available to help.

A regional phone number and website are available to answer questions which are beyond the scope of Caring Circle members. To find out what agencies might be able to help, dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211wny.org

Members of this committee work on the newsletter and printed announcements, website design and content, the online calendar, email news, advertising and press releases. They also handle telephone service and voice mail, yellow pages listings and signage.

Considers financial matters, including working with the treasurer to develop the annual budget, and makes recommendations to the executive board. Also oversees fund raisers.

Reminder about Fundraisers: Any fundraiser for any purpose must be cleared with the Finance Committee, which keeps a master calendar to avoid too many fundraising efforts at any one time, among other considerations. If you have questions, please contact chair Wendy Westwood.

These volunteers welcome and orient newcomers to the congregation and works to foster a culture of hospitality within the congregation. They recruit, train, orient and schedule Sunday morning greeters, update and maintain welcome table supplies (name tags, welcome packets, brochures, etc.) and provide for hospitality (snacks, though a sign up system). They assist the minister with periodic newcomer orientation sessions, coordinate social activities such as potlucks, provide support to Welcoming Sundays, and provide certificates for periodic New Member Recognition ceremonies.

This committee of three volunteers supports, informs, advocates for and evaluates the ministry of the congregation in its entire context, including the professional minister. Commitee members serve three-year terms. One new member is selected each year by the Executive Board from a list of three names submitted by the minister.

Elected at the annual meeting in May or June

Plans and implements Religious Exploration classes for children and youth; sometimes called “R.E.” or Religious Education

The Social Action Committee promotes justice and opportunity for all people. This is done through a combination of service, advocacy, education and partnerships with grassroots organizations; and by supporting the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) mission to meet needs in the areas of:

• economic justice
• civil liberties
• environmental justice
• humanitarian crises

These volunteers plan and implement the annual stewardship campaign to solicit pledges from members and friends, with follow-up throughout the church year.

Plans and presents Sunday morning worship services