From the Consulting Minister

Town Hall Meeting - Sunday October 23

  

This has been a momentous week: the Ministerial Search Committee and the Board of Trustees have both put forward strong votes of confidence in our ministry together and the future that we could create in the long term. They have asked me if I would be willing to be called to the ministry of 2U and I have said that, if the congregation wishes me to, I would be very happy to serve as your settled minister. The Board has now called for a special congregational meeting on October 30th to vote on that possibility. It is extraordinarily important that all 2U members are there if humanly possible so that the will of the congregation can be known without a doubt.

 

Although we have had nearly two years together already, I don't doubt that there are still questions for the Board, the Ministerial Search Committee, and me about what this might mean for 2U's future and long term ministry. I hope that you will come to the Town Hall meeting at noon on Sunday, October 23rd. This is an opportunity for you to experience something like a part of a candidating week with a minister who would be largely unknown to you - a time to talk with the Board, the Search Committee, and me about your enthusiasms, questions, and concerns.

 

I am deeply honored that the Search Committee and Board believe that I am the right person to join with you in the ministry of this congregation. I am also deeply excited about the possibility of continuing the work we have done together, expanding upon what we have already created. I hope that you will come speak with us on Oct 23rd and that members will come vote on Oct 30th. I look forward to this  discussion with you!

Oct 19th 1960-1970s 2U History discussion at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary:

 

On Wed, Oct 19th at 7:00pm, we'll be telling the stories we know of 2U in the 1960s and 1970s - this has the potential to be an amazing conversation, telling us much about our history and the foundations of how we have come to be where we are now. 2U is rich with stories: stories that will help us understand the patterns of strengths and challenges that we must understand to move forward at our best.

 

No matter whether you are brand new to this congregation or have been around long enough that you think you know everything, I hope that you will come be a part of these conversations. I am particularly excited to hear the stories of this congregation, partially because I love stories. More importantly, though, through these stories we can deepen our understanding of this congregation and what it needs to have a wonderful, healthy, growing future.

 

Please plan to come for the entire series of conversations, whether as a storyteller or a listener:

 

Wed, Oct 19th, 7:00pm: 2U in the 1960-70s

Sun, Nov 20th, 12:00pm: 2U in the 1980s

Sun, Dec 18th, 12:00pm: 2U in the 1990s

Sun, Jan 29th, 12:00pm: 2U in the 2000s

 

Let's use this time to make 2U's future bright together!

 

Faithfully,

Rev. Adam

Join us for the Fall Feast & Bake-Off!

Help Make the Fall Feast Happen - We Need You

 

Just like a great dessert, the Fall Feast & Bake Off needs a number of ingredients to yield a magnificent taste sensation. YOU are a key ingredient! We need help in a variety of areas from set up, to registration, to bartending, and more! Help the young (and young at heart) decorate cookies and bake up their own treasures (Shrinky Dinks!). Click here to sign up to volunteer. You can also email Jill or Jeff Siegel (siegel.jill@gmail.com or jsiegel@hntb.com) or see us after church on Sunday.

 

We are also looking for a few generous folks who could lend their toaster oven to us for the evening of the event (for making Shrinky Dinks) and could help gather cookie decorating supplies (frosting, sprinkles, etc). If you are able to help with these donations, please contact Jill or Jeff Siegel.

I.P. Andrews Organization, India

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Choir Corner

The 2U choir rehearses in the 2U sanctuary every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. The choir will perform at the Sunday service on November 13.  The 2U choir is open to anyone who likes to sing - sopranos! altos! tenors! basses!  Enjoy the warmth of musical community as we move towards the cold of winter.  For more information, email music director Marianne Parker at musicdirector@secondunitarian.org  - or just come to a rehearsal. 

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Money Matter$

Fiscal Year 2011-12 Operating Budget Status: YTD through September

 

Income                                                                                                         

Pledges & Collection Plate                                                                           39,690

Other Income                                                                                                      3,141

Total YTD Income                                                                                         $42,831

 

Expenses

Collection Plate Sharing                                                                                     573

All Other Expenses                                                                                         67,568

Total YTD Expenses                                                                                    $68,141

 

Total Annual Budget                                                                                  $284,722     

Balance Sheet Snapshot - September

Total Reserves & Investments                                                                   201,415

Land & Building (2001 appraisal)                                                          2,060,000

Endowment                                                                                                        1,256

Restricted Funds                                                                                               7,059

Total Long Term Debt                                                                                $284,835

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