My plan is to write a monthly message to the congregation for News to Note. This month I highlight the activity in three areas, organizational infrastructure, communication and programs. Thank you to all of you who made these achievements possible.
I have realized that when we use skills that are fun to use, the activity is not work; it’s play. May you find your way to play in our Beloved Community.
Organizational Infrastructure
- Update the old policies and procedures and create new ones as needed
- Update committee charters
- Review the vision and mission statements involving all congregants
- Compile annual reports from all Committees, the Board and Minister
- Upload all necessary information on the website and Google Docs
- Implement the one year objectives, (sub-part of the five year goals)
- Developed new membership and pastoral care committees.
- Neighborhood Teams are doing an excellent job of supporting the Sunday service
- Plaques have been purchased and we will dedicate Emerson House, the stained glass window, the pulpit and the round bench on Sept. 20.
Communication:
- Monthly “Listening Ear” conversations with a Board member
- News to Note beautifully done by Dawn
- Covenant of Right Relations is improving the way we relate to each other
- Developing skills to manage conflict better
- Committee Night with all congregants on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m.
- Congregation Informational meeting after the Sunday service on Oct. 25
Programs:
- Thirty-six congregants attended General Assembly in June
- Added three women’s groups in July
- Jim Meckel and Jackie Rosen attended Leadership School in August
- The biggest group ever attended Camp Latgawa in August
- The choir is growing and improving under Shaun’s direction
- Rev. Cat Cox is doing a workshop on Empowered Communication on Sept. 19.
- Jim Key, General Assembly moderator, will conduct training for both RVUUF and Grants Pass Boards on Sept. 26
- Soul Matters, a small group ministry, will begin in October
- The annual women’s retreat will be Oct. 30 to Nov.1
- An auction on Nov. 7
- Founders’ Celebration the week of Nov.16 to 22
Delores Nims
RVUUF Board President