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UU News
Monthly Newsletter of
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro
An Intentional Liberal Religious Community May 2016
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Liberal Religious Community
|  ALL ARE WELCOME IN THIS CHURCH
Distinctions of power, privilege, and estate, which apply outside these doors, do not apply within them. Women, men, and children, persons of any color, culture, age, ability, economic status, or affectional orientation; skeptics and those pursuing common or unorthodox religious paths...
All Are Welcome Here!
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Newsletter Notes
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The deadline for the June newsletter will be Friday, May 27
Send news items to commuucg@bellsouth.net
The newsletter will be published on June 3
Hard copies of this newsletter are available in the church foyer on the Visitor Table.
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Sunday and Special Worship Services and Schedule
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Sunday, May 8
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Spring Labyrinth Walk - Join us for a moving intergenerational worship experience. Memorial Garden rededication immediately following worship.
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Michelle Lee
Rev. Ann Marie Alderman
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Sunday, May 15
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"Can't Buy Me Love"
Annual Music Sunday, featuring the Beatles!
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Rev. Ann Marie Alderman, Mark Freundt, and the Chalice Choir
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Sunday, May 22
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"How UUCG is part of my ministerial formation process, as seen through the lens of the Broadway musical, Kinky Boots"
Wear something that makes you feel fabulous!
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Karen Madrone |
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Sunday May 29
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"Choosing to Bless the World with Boundless Goodwill"
Considering the power we possess as agents of change and bearers of goodwill.
| Rev. Mary Frances Comer |
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Annual Worship in the Park (at Gibson Park)
Short worship...Long Potluck! |
Rev. Ann Marie Alderman
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Sunday Morning Schedule
| 9:30 - 10:30 | Adult Faith Formation | Compassionate Congregation Series continues the first Sunday of each month presented by the Healthy Congregations Committee. See below and the weekly announcements for the upcoming Sunday topics.
| 10:30 - 10:55
| Social Gathering
| Informal Social Gathering prior to Worship. (Nursery Services Provided)
| 10:55 - 12:15
| Adult and Youth Worship
| Both adults and children start the service together. On most Sundays the children leave the sanctuary for Youth Religious Education, which ends at 12:15. Services labeled as "Worship for All Ages" are Intergenerational, shared by both children and adults.
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Inspirations
| "A labyrinth is a symbolic journey . . . but it is a map we can really walk on, blurring the difference between map and world."
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Wednesday Potluck
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We share a potluck supper at 6 p.m. each Wednesday.
Please bring a dish to share and your own table service.
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Expressions Music Service
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Wednesday evenings, following the Potluck.
May 11: Ann Dickinson and Carol Michaelis plus a guest soloist, flute and piano music
May 18: Earl Inge, guitar vocals
May 25 TBD
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Reflections from Rev. Ann Marie
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 My time with you is quickly coming to an end. Father's Day will likely be my last Sunday at UUCG. Following that I will be taking the rest of my vacation and study leave to complete this, the third of my 3 years as your Developmental Minister. Even though our time was short I sincerely believe that together we have accomplished a lot! There are "fresh" new members who are eager to continue to be fully engaged as UU's in Greensboro, and as members at UUCG. There are those individuals who disappeared for a while, and now are back. And, there are long timers who are excited and encouraged about what UUCG has become. I was curious about who makes up UUCG's membership as that might relate to certain markers. This is what I found: 37% of the current members joined before the last "settled" minister was called. 30% of the current members joined during the tenure of that settled minister and are still here. The remaining 33% joined after that minister's departure, either during Rev. Eric Posa's time as an interim or mine as developmental minister. That is a pretty good distribution! It is my prediction that you will see that distribution shift towards those who have not yet experienced a settled minister at UUCG. As you say goodbye to me (and to another member headed for the UU ministry in the person of now President of the Board Karen Madrone), be ready to welcome the NEWBIES! They are on the way in! In Freeing Faith, Rev. Ann Marie
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Cindy Dillard, Youth Religious Education Director
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ANNUAL DINNER
Every year in May, UUCG has an annual dinner to celebrate our successes and to dream about our future. At this dinner, there is typically a children's table...which I will be hosting again. This year's Annual Dinner will take place on Saturday, May 21. And in the spirit of honoring our children, attendees at my table may bring whatever food they wish. There will be no theme or cuisine -- we will just honor whatever our children want to eat. If you would like to help host the "children's table," please contact Cindy Dillard, UUCG DRE: uucgre@att.net/614-975-0126
On a different note, YRE will be entering its summer routine: all-ages (pre-thru 5th) Sunday school. This year, we will be returning to Cooperative Games, which helps our children learn and live our 1st & 2nd principles. Here is the schedule for May:
YRE/Sunday School Schedule
Children start in the service at 10:55, then adjourn to their classrooms
Sunday, May 8 |
Labyrinth Service
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Multi-generational
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YRE 2015-2016 Final Celebration
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All classes meet in Room 6-7. Carebag assembling and ice cream social.
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Sunday, May 22 |
Summer Sunday School |
Cooperative Games for preschool through 5th grade. Room 6-7.
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Sunday, May 29
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Summer Sunday School |
Cooperative Games for preschool through 5th grade. Room 6-7.
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From Congregational Vice President Michelle Lee
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Ministry Transitions The UUCG board of trustees voted in March 2016 to recommend to the congregation that we begin the process of finding a permanent minister. This process is called search, choosing this minister is referred to as calling, and this type of minister is a settled or called minister. At the May 2016 annual meeting, the congregation will vote on whether or not UUCG will begin searching for a settled minister. We understand that calling a settled minister is a long process, and we need two years to do it well. At the board's April meeting, in response to the news that Ann Marie will not be renewing her contract as UUCG's developmental minister, we discussed our options for ongoing ministry at UUCG. The board voted to hire an interim minister, someone with additional specific training in reviewing and revitalizing congregational operations during ministerial transitions. We anticipate an interim minister beginning at UUCG in August 2016. The UUCG board of trustees is sad to say goodbye to Ann Marie and her family, even as we celebrate their opportunity and recognize the benefits they can bring to Unitarian Universalism outside of North Carolina. We also recognize our own opportunity for UUCG to get to know and benefit from the professional leadership of another passionate and skilled Unitarian Universalist minister. We look forward to the months and years ahead. If you have additional questions about UUCG's ministry transitions, or anything else related to UUCG's governance, please contact Karen Madrone, president, or Michelle Lee, vice-president.
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Adult Faith Formation
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Sunday Afternoon Meditation
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4:00 - 5:30
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Interim Minister
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A message from the Interim Minister Search Task Force
May 1, 2016
The search for an Interim Minister for the 2016-17 church year is underway. On April 21st the Board of Trustees appointed the following members to serve on the Search Task Force: Kay Bishop (chair), Charlotte Hamlin, Jim Kalinowski, and Betsy Lindsey. UUCG's application for an Interim Minister has been submitted to the Transitions Office of the UUA which coordinates applications and matches with interested UU ministers. The Task Force will be reviewing the list of interested ministers submitted by the Transitions Office in the next two weeks and talking with UUCG staff. The IM Search Task Force is authorized to extend a one-year contract to the candidate who is the best match, renewable for a second year. It is anticipated that the interim minister will be selected within the next four weeks. The Interim Minister will assist the congregation in preparing to search for a Settled Minister.
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Communication Film
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Nonviolent Communication
Please save Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for a showing of Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Love. Rosenberg gives insightful stories, practical exercises and role-plays that will dramatically change your approach to communication. We will meet at church, serve coffee and donuts and discuss this wonderful seminar. There will be no signup sheet, just contact Sue Beck to let her know you plan to attend.
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Candidates Forum
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Look for information in the near future about the slate of Candidates for UUCG and mark your calendar to stay after church on Sunday, May 15th at 12:15 for the Candidates' Forum.
The Leadership Development Committee has nominated the following members: Board officers: President - Lonnie Houck, Vice President - Katja Brown, and five trustees: Jeff Gauger and Robert Gretton (3 year terms), Paul Namaste (2 year term), and Nora Bird and Mary Alice Knight (1 year terms). Wendell Putney has been nominated for a 3 year term on the Endowment Committee. At the Forum on the 15th, candidates will be introduced and respond to questions.
Submitted by Charlotte Hamlin on behalf of the Leadership Development Committee.
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Annual Dinner
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ANNUAL DINNER 2016 MAY 21st 6:00pm Please sign up on the bulletin board near the kitchen or contact Cindy Williams by May 15th. Each year, we gather for a shared meal and shared laughter as we celebrate our work together. Please come enjoy food and fellowship as we thank the people who volunteered time and talent to UUCG in 2015-16. Table Hosts will organize a meal for the 8 to 10 people assigned to their table. Hosting includes decorating, making sure there are plates and utensils (either by providing them or asking each person to bring their own), and coordinating with each person (or family) what food they are bringing - Salad? Entrée? Dessert? All of this can happen around a theme, for example, a "beach theme" could include paper plates that look like sand dollars, seafood, and you could even wear beach-y attire! There will be a separate kids' table hosted by Cindy Dillard, our Director of Religious Education. If your children would like to sit with Cindy and the other children, please indicate by putting their number on the signup sheet under "# of kids". Children are also welcome to sit with their parents at the adult tables, just include their number under "# of adults". NEW: Due to the intense popularity of dinners and other events available during UUCG's auction last fall, another opportunity to join the fun is being offered at a silent auction that will occur during the Annual Dinner. (Any remaining seats will be available before and after worship on Sunday morning, but the most popular choices will sell out fast!) More details coming soon. Watch for it! We are looking forward to a fun-filled evening and want YOU to be a part of the festivities! If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Lee, nc.dogwood@yahoo.com.
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Fun-Raiser
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This year we are going to debut a new Mini-Auction that will happen at the Annual Dinner on May 21st and the next Sunday morning. With the moving of the big auction to November, most of the events from that auction are done by May. This leaves all summer and fall with no exciting auction dinners or events!!
We are going to have a selection of dinners and events available that will be fixed-price and ranging between $15 and $115 a seat. This will be done as a silent auction where in the first round everyone will be able to sign up for ONE seat only. There will be several rounds where again you can sign up for one seat only. This will continue until all seats are filled or everyone has signed up for all the events they want.
Here are SOME of the events that will be available. Updates of new events added will happen weekly and a final list will be available on Sunday, May 15th.
Seats for existing Dinners/Events from the November Auction: Gourmet Italian Dinner with Rev. Ann Marie and Rev. Robin - 3 seats available at $115/seat This is an FINAL opportunity to have a home-cooked Italian dinner with two UU ministers, one of whom is a very good cook. Wonderful and interesting conversation is sure to occur. Date: Friday, June 3rd Pulled Pork Pool Party at the Houck's - 20 seats available - $15/person or $30/family This year with our new two-level deck and spa! Fun for kids and everyone. Big batch of pulled pork for sandwiches, coleslaw, soft drinks, chips, dessert. Date: Saturday, August 13th. New Items: Pizza Dinner- $35/seat - 8 seats available Enjoy Pizza with Jeff Gauger's homemade pizza dough. Build your own pizza with available toppings. Also includes sides and drinks. Grilling on the New Deck - $50/seat - 10 seat available Enjoy a cookout on Lonnie and Marie's new deck with an assortment of meats, homemade veggie burgers and grilled vegetables. Other sides included along with a lovely sangria. Date: Saturday, June 25th. Vegetarian Dinner with Sharin Francis - $25/seat - 10 seats available Details to come soon! Indian Dinner with Lonnie Houck - $80/seat - 10 seats available A wonderful dinner of Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer and more. Date: Saturday, September 24th. Low Country Boil with Karen Madrone - $50/seat - 10 seats available A last chance for a dinner with Karen and Michelle before they are off to New York City! This low country boil has shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes and other wonderful ingredients. Date: Friday, July 16th. Take Me Out to the Ballgame! With Steve Pearsall - $35/seat - 7 seats available Baseball & hot dogs & burgers in a box! Box seat tickets for one Greensboro Grasshoppers game. Date TBD.
For more information, contact Lonnie Houck at lonnie.houck@gmail.com
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Annual Meeting
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Please make plans to attend the Annual Meeting on May 22 directly after the service. Our Annual Meeting is one of the ways we live our faith. These items will be on the agenda:
- The Strategic Planning report
- Interim Minister Search Taskforce update
- A vote to begin the settled minister search process, including asking the Committee on Leadership Development to provide a slate of candidates for the Committee on Search no later than the 2017 Annual Meeting;
- Presentation and vote on the 2016-2017 budget
- Elections of:
- Board President
- Vice President
- Board Trustees
- Committee on Endowment
- Committee on Leadership Development
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Congregational Fellowship
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We're starting off the warm weather fun with a baseball game.
May_(exact date tbd)
A family fun outing to watch a Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball game. If you haven't seen a minor league baseball game in recent years, you'll be amazed at how much fun it is, whether you're interested in baseball or not! As a special inducement for a big turnout, we will purchase tickets as a group; your share will be $5 per person. Watch the bulletin board by the kitchen, or contact Stephanie McGovern.
May and through the summer MUSEP -- MUsic for a Sunday Evening in the Park is an enjoyable event where we can enjoy each others' company and music too. Fellowship Team will display the UUCG banner to make it easy to gather.
June (exact date tbd) A return to Triad Stage for the classic, hilarious Don Juan and more!
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Coffee Volunteers
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Volunteers are needed for Coffee Hour. It is a gift of a time and joy we can all share. Anyone can sign up; the sheet is on the bulletin board just outside the kitchen, next to the 'Flowers' sign-up. Serving coffee is easy, and we will be glad to go through it with anyone interested. 
We would like to express a sincere "Thank You!" to the great folks who have volunteered to provide coffee after Sunday service.
Karen and Robb Fulkerson
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Ladies' Night Out Mens Night Out
Ladies' Night Out will meet Monday, May 30 at Lucky 32 at 6:30 pm. We do this change of venue for Memorial Day only. Newcomers are always welcome. Please reserve your seat by phoning Mary Davis
(586-0188) or Janet Plummer (294-6364).
Men's Night Out Join us the 2nd Monday of the month -- May 9 -- at 6 p.m. at Villarosa, 6010 Landmark Center Blvd, Greensboro, near I-40 and Wendover. We also meet on the last Monday of each month at Applebee's on Battleground Avenue at 6 p.m.
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Styrofoam Collection
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UUCG Styrofoam Collection Program
We are looking for volunteers for the next several months to handle the emptying of bins and transport of the collected Styrofoam to Dart, Inc. in Randleman, NC. Usually it is taken every 5 to 6 weeks. If you can help your planet and community, or if you need more information, please contact Vance Archer
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Monday Night Dinner at Urban Ministry 
On Monday April 4, 2016 11 volunteers from our church and 5 from Hinshaw United Methodist church served a meal of chili, fruit salad, corn-bean salad and homemade cookies to an appreciative group of residents of the Greensboro Urban Ministry night shelter.
This project, which we undertake monthly, depends on the labor of volunteers and financial support from the church budget. Some of the volunteers make cookies and some help with preparing the meal.
If you would like to be part of the crew, contact Ken Knight at oldpeacenik@gmail.com.
Taking it T-UU The Streets
Many thanks to those of you who donate regularly to the TTS basket in the lobby. Items that are needed include: granola bars, boxes of bandaids, socks, juice boxes, individual peanut butter containers, and so much more. Also thanks to those who donate financially. In celebration of the end of our 2015-2016 YRE year, all classes will meet in rm 6-7 to assemble TTS Carebags on Sunday, May 15, followed by an ice cream social. We usually assemble 40 carebags --
but the basket in the lobby has been running out after even 2 weeks. Clearly, there is more need -- and maybe we can expand our reach...with your help. Thank you in advance for supporting TTS in any way that works for you. For more information, please contact Cindy Dillard (uucgre@att.net).
A Helping Hand
Community Housing Solutions is a nonprofit home repair and renovation organization committed to helping physically and financially challenged homeowners maintain their homes. We need your help for a one-day project working on homes in High Point's Southside neighborhood as part of Operation INASMUCH on Saturday, May 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Sign up at the Justice Action Team table or contact Joe Gecinger. All skill levels welcome; high school students can earn community service credits.
Share Half May Partner: Community Housing Solutions THANKS to Barbara Hughes, Mary Alice Knight, Joe and Judy Gecinger, Sharin Francis, Nancy Granat, Harold and Tish Gunn, Sara Bourquin, Jerry Thompson, Dorothy James, and Becky Floyd for collecting 671 pounds of nonperishable food and $67 in cash for the Greensboro Food Bank at the Food Lion at 4653 West Market Street on a windy, cold Saturday, April 9, 2016.
 Peanut Butter Alert
Thanks to everyone at the Unitarian Universalist Church who contributed to the 54 pounds of peanut butter and nonperishable food collected last month for the Greensboro Food Bank. You are greatly appreciated!
--Becky Floyd
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Strategic Planning Update
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Have you heard of the "Enigma" machine? The German engineer Arthur Scherbius invented the Enigma machine at the end of World War I. The German military used the machine to encipher messages. As the chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, the process of coming up with a new vision and mission statement feels somewhat like deciphering the messages that we have heard from the congregation through the surveys and listening circles and condensing these messages into a couple of short sentences.
Our committee has collaboratively crafted this first draft of the mission, and vision but we all carry around our own cipher and up to the point when this article was due, we could not all agree on just ONE version.
Therefore, I am asking all of you to take some time to think about this first draft of the vision and mission over the summer. If the timeline works out and we'll get an interim minister starting on August 1st, 2016, we'll present the new minister with this draft and he/she will have a chance to look at it with fresh eyes and see if our draft matches what he/she actually observes at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro.
Our next listening session will be in early fall. We appreciate your patience with us, and we hope you will continue to support our strategic planning work!
Draft of the vision: The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro is a place of religious worship, spirituality, learning, and community service. Our church is inclusive, based on love, compassion, responsibility, shared power, and respect for all people, places, and things. We provide a safe place for families and individuals wanting a religion based on principles rather than creed, and discussion rather than dogma. We aspire to be an attractive, thought-provoking and adventurous place to worship, providing many opportunities for our members to participate in the church and local community. MISSION: Love +Learning = Service
For more information, contact Katja Brown (441-5252)
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Check out our Website
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Need a current UUCG directory? Interested in Board reports?
These and other important documents are posted on our UUCG website. You can also find our current bylaws, budget and other governance related documents.
To do this, go to the uugreensboro.org website and select the "For Members" tab at the upper right hand corner of the home page. From the "For Members" page, select "Access Member Documents" under the Member Documents heading. As you'll see, a password is required, which you can get by calling the church office. Once you access the "For Members" section, you'll find various documents arranged by folders. Within the folders there may be subsections, such as Board minutes and reports arranged by year and month. These documents are provided to members so they can be well-informed about how to contact other members and about church governance.
It is also possible to read past issues of the UU News by selecting the News and Events tab. This will bring up a list of four options, from which you select "Newsletters". On the page this brings up, is one sentence: You can access all newsletters here. Clicking on the "here" link will take you to past newsletters. If you have further questions about accessing member documents on the website, you are welcome to contact me at sharinfrancis@hotmail.com or 336-520-3866. Thank you, Sharin Francis Board Secretary
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Board of Trustees
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Highlights of the April 21, 2016 UUCG Board of Trustees Meeting - Karen Madrone, President, reported on initial research concerning next steps in UUCG's ministerial transition
- The Board approved a motion to create a task force to hire an interim minister to begin August 2016.
- The Board approved Karen's appointment of interim minister task force members. They are: Kay Bishop, Charlotte Hamlin, Jim Kalinowski and Betsy Lindsey.
- Lonnie Houck, on behalf of the finance committee, presented and answered questions about the 2016-17 budget to date. Pledges are still coming in, so the final version of the proposed budget won't be available until closer to the May 1 special called board meeting when the board votes to accept the budget. On May 22 it will be presented to the congregation at the Annual Meeting when it will go up for a vote. It was noted that increasing the budget for the minister's salary is important to our efforts to hire an interim minister.
- Susan Hill, Treasurer, reviewed the financial reports and indicated that income is still a bit behind expenses overall. The bank lease payment, when it comes in, will bring the budget closer to even.
- The Board accepted the conflict of interest policy.
- Rev. Ann Marie Alderman reviewed her report, noting that the four new members who joined in March will be recognized on May 15. Barbara Hands has agreed to resume her role as chair of Worship Team. A draft of a three word mission statement has been created in consultation with Strategic Planning Committee.
- More details are available in reports posted at the UUCG website http://uugreensboro.org/for-members/members-only/ Go to "2015-16 Board Reports" in April.
The next Board meeting will be Thursday, May 19, at 7:00 pm, and is open to all.
Submitted by Sharin Francis
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Team and Committee Meetings and Ways to Help Out
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Members and friends of UUCG are invited to participate in Ministry Teams or in Governing Committees. Whether you have a particular talent or want to learn one, there is a place for you!
Some of the Teams and Committees have regular meetings. Others meet irregularly or virtually and accomplish their missions without regular meetings. The list below contains the meeting time and location of those teams and committees that meet regularly. Feel free to attend any of these meetings as they are all open.
Ministry Team Lead Meetings
All Ministry Team Leads meet with the Minister on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary to plan together for all church ministry programming. This is an open meeting.
Coordinating Council Meetings The Coordinating Council (both the Ministry Team Leads and all Committee Chairs) meet every other month (Feb, May, July, etc) on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. The Council is co-chaired by Michelle Lee, VP and Rev. Ann Marie Alderman. We share regarding current and upcoming events. This is an open meeting. Board of Trustees Meetings The Board of Trustees meets on the 3rd Thursdays at 7 pm. Please check the calendar for each month's meeting date. This monthly meeting is where governance decisions are made. This is an open meeting.
Adult Faith Formation Team
Adult Faith Formation sessions begin on Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 am on September 13. Marie Houck is the team lead.
Communications Team
The Communications Team publishes the monthly newsletter and maintains the web site. We also administer our social media presence. We don't have regular meetings but there are several tasks that you could help with. Please contact Liz Gauger if you would like to join the Communications Team.
Fellowship Team Meetings
Everyone is invited to join this team that is always on the lookout to create opportunities for people to connect and have fun. Contact Kay Bishop for more information on the Fellowship Team. We sponsor the Wednesday night Potlucks and the Young Adult Gaming Group and many periodic fun fellowship events.
Healthy Congregation Committee Meetings
Membership Team
The Membership Team makes visitors welcome and invites all who are ready to be members into the full benefits of congregational life. Our team runs the visitor's table on Sunday mornings, contacts all the visitors who come to our church and organizes meetings and classes for new members. Take a look at our bulletin board in the foyer and get to know the new members. If you are interested in this vital ministry contact Nancy Henderson . We also sponsor the Chalice Circles, which are coordinated by Laura Graham.
Music Team Meetings
The Music Team meets after church on the Sunday before the Ministry Team/Coordinating Council meeting. This is typically the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the Month. Meetings are typically held in the Library.
Policy & Procedures Committee
Worship Team Meetings
Our Worship Team meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 3:30PM in the Minister's office. Please contact Barbara Hands if you are interested in helping the Worship Team as a Team Member, an Usher, Service Leader or Service Coordinator.
Youth Religious Education Team
For meeting times and dates see the calendar or contact Team Lead Heather Rushforth.
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AUUCG Covenant UUCG Covenant gust Birthdays |
Best Wishes to this month's honorees:
Michelle Lee, Ken Williams,
Phoenix Harmony Putney, Dennis Adams,
Mike Bridges, Marianne Royle, Caroline Cook,
Nancy Henderson, Rhett Thompson, Tom Burwell,
David Gretton, Nicholas Clinard,
Bryce Welder & Oscar Mattocks
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NovembAttendance
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UUCG Covenant
| We, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro, do covenant to:
- Promote a search for personal meaning, respecting individual truth in a community process of quest
- Speak and act with caring, courtesy and love thereby maintaining emotional, physical, and spiritual safety for all
- Support UUCG and denominational efforts with our resources
- Combat injustice while promoting equality
- Nurture our children on their spiritual journeys
- Hold ourselves to this covenant, especially during times of conflict and disagreement
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UUCG Officers
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Karen Madrone, President
Michelle Lee, Vice President
Susan Hill, Treasurer
Sharin Francis, Secretary
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UUCG Trustees | |
Dawn Allen (2016)
Sue Beck (2016)
Katja Brown (2016)
Robert Gretton (2016)
Paul Namaste (2017)
Cindy Williams (2018)
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UUCG Staff
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 Reverend Ann Marie Alderman, MinisterRev. Ann Marie Alderman may be contacted by sending an e-mail to amalderman@uuma.org or on her mobile phone 704.770.8748. She is usually in her UUCG office on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.  Julie Hamilton, Congregational AdministratorOffice Hours: Please call church office for appointments
 Mark Freundt, Director of MusicOffice Hours: Please call church office for appointments Office Phone: 336.856.0330, Cell: 336.908.1103 E-mail: uucgdirmu@bellsouth.net Cindy Dillard, Director of Youth Religious EducationOffice Hours: Please call church office for appointments Office Phone: 336.856.0330 Cell 614.975.0126 E-mail: uucgre@att.net
Walter McCorey, Sexton
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (times vary based on needs).
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Ministry Teams--Reporting to the Minister
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| Adult Faith Formation Team (formerly Adult RE)
| Marie Houck
| Building and Grounds Team
| Ken Williams
| Care Team - practical needs
| Sara Bourquin
| Communications Team
| Liz and Jeff Gauger
| Denominational Affairs Team
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| Fellowship Team
| Kay Bishop and Stephanie McGovern
| Fundraising Team
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| Auction Sub-Team
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Lauren Houck, Robin Lewis | Justice Action Team (formerly Social Action)
| Sue Cole, Sara Bourquin, Becky Floyd
| Environmental Stewardship Greensboro
| Vance Archer
| Food Drives and Food Donations
| Becky Floyd
| Standing on the Side of Love
| Tim Leisman
| Potter House Service
| Ken Knight
| Red Cross Blood Drive
| Tim Leisman
| Pastoral Care Team
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Joe Gecinger | Membership Team
| Nancy Henderson
| Music Team
| Sue Sherwood
| Worship Team
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Youth Religious Education Team | Heather Rushforth
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Committees and Task Forces
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Report to the Board of Trustees
| Accountability Committee
| Karen Madrone, Acting Chair | ACT
| Ann Dickinson | Archival Records Committee
| Sharin Francis
| Designated Gifts Task Force
| Ken Williams
| Finance Committee
| Lonnie Houck | Healthy Congregations Committee
| Marie Houck
| Human Resources Committee
| Jeff Gauger, Oversees
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Congregational Standing Committees
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Report to the Congregation
| Committee on Leadership Development
| Wendell Putney | Committee on Endowment
| Ken Williams
| Coordinating Council
| Rev. Ann Marie, Michelle Lee
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