Introducing the New England Region Advisory Council
As New England's four Districts and Regional Staff live into new forms of organization, we all want to make sure that communication with our congregations and covenanting communities remains strong. The New England Region Advisory Council was created to provide additional pathways for gathering feedback. Here's how: - Each fall, in-depth interviews will be held with a targeted group of congregations and covenanting communities
- Each spring, a survey engaging all congregations and communities will be conducted
- The feedback we receive will inform and shape Regional programming and support strategies... which benefits everyone, including you and your congregation!
Advisory Council Members
Including two representatives from each of our four Districts
Top left to right: Gregg Baker, Rev. Scott Tayler, Sarah Nicholson Middle left to right: Mary Strieff, Gary Lerude, Janet Richardi Bottom left to right: Mark LaPointe, Kate Svrcek, Rev. Margaret Weis
Representing Ballou Channing District
- Janet Richardi, lay leader
Murray UU Church, Attleboro, MA - Rev. Margaret Weis, parish minister
Bell Street Chapel in Providence, RI
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Representing Massachusetts Bay District
- Kate Svrcek, lay leader
First Parish in Concord, MA - Mark LaPointe, DLRE
First Parish in Needham, MA
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Representing Clara Barton District
- Gregg Baker, lay leader
First Parish Church of Groton, MA - Mary Strieff, lay leader
Shoreline UU Society, Madison, CT
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Representing Northern New England District
- Gary Lerude, lay leader
Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua, NH - Sarah Nicholson, lay leader
Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast, ME
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This work does not replace conversations you should have directly with Regional Staff about challenges and aspirations specific to your congregation and our association. In between our twice-a-year outreach efforts, please continue to let our Regional Staff, Regional Lead and Director of Congregational Life know how to support you. Our contact information is below.
We are grateful to be partnering with our Advisory Council to support the dual goal of strengthening our communication and our interdependence. The Advisory Council looks forward to reaching out to a number of you soon and all of you this spring! For questions or further conversation, contact:
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Our work is made possible by district dues contributions from congregations, associational grants and individual gifts. Visit our website to find out about trainings and learning opportunities planned for 2015-2016 in the New England Region. Regional staff services and support are available year-round.
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