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2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Chalice-Lighting & Opening Words Rev. Jennifer Brooks, Interim Senior Minister Rev. Eric Meter, Rev. Lane Campbell S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

“Here Together” by David Glasgow

We are here, here together in this holy moment

And we’re grateful for the winding road that brought us to this place

2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Welcome Chas Williams, Moderator S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Search Update Judy Kleen, Search Committee Chair S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Auction Invitation Cathy O’Neill S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Board Goals & Update Ginnie Vogts, Board Chair S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

Board Goals for 2016 – 17 u Align our work to the new Governance Policy & make sure other policies reflect it. u Assess and support the financial health of the congregation & stewardship efforts. u Create a vision of justice to engage all congregants that reflects the times we’re living in & our UU values. u Initiate a strategic planning process. S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

Board Vision of Justice (January 2017) With LOVE at the center of all our actions— S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

We work to create opportunities for justice engagement that are accessible to all generations, that are inclusive & collaborative, and that transform our relationship to each other and to the larger community. . . S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

We work with our local & national partners to offer direct & timely support for people at risk, and to take courageous stands that promote justice and fairness for all. S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Interim Senior Minister Report Rev. Jen S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

Transition Period Focus Areas: u Explore History (Celebrated in 2014-15) u Clarify Roles & Responsibilities u Re-Discover Identity & Purpose u Reach Out to Make Wider Connections u Renew Stewardship Vitality & Zest S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

u Clarify Roles & Responsibilities: u Implement New Governance Policy u Form Coordinating Team u Develop Org Chart; Revise Old Policies u Ministers & Music Planning Retreats u Staffing Review, Job Descriptions u Financial Tasks & Assignments u Safety Plan & Membership TFs S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

u Re-Discover Identity & Purpose: u Visioning Circles u Gifts & Values Word Clouds u Diversity Learning Circles u Stakeholder Meetings u UUA General Assembly u Identity, Banner, Mission Circles S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

u Reach Out to Make Wider Connections u Share-the-Plate, CRC, UU Justice Ohio u Church for All People ~ DLC; Family u Columbus People’s Justice Project u Standing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) u UUA General Assembly u UUA Central East Region S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

u Renew Stewardship Vitality & Zest u Values-Based Budget u Stewardship Teams Concept u UUA Stewardship Consultant u MORE in a MINUTE from Carolee Noonan S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Coordinating Team Update Steve Abbot, CT Member S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

M ISSION C ONGREGATION M INISTRY G OVERNANCE Senior Minister (Head of Staff) & Board Coordinating Team Nominating Search Associate Music Personnel Finance Co-Directors, Administrator Minister Director School for Committee Committee Young Children Minister of Office Manager, Choir Directors Religious Bookkeeper, AV Teachers & Accompanist Exploration & Facilities Staff

Work for Justice Celebrate Life Learn, Grow, Engage Diversity Music & Arts Justice Ministry Worship Celebrations Lifespan Religious Exploration Senior Minister Senior Minister Senior Minister & Associate Minister & MRE Music Director Justice Action Ministry Worship Celebrations Adult Programs Team (includes BREAD, Racial Special Religious Celebrations Music Program (includes Religious Exploration for Justice education & (includes Seder, Christmas Eve, Chalice Choir, Peace Pals Children & Youth conversations, Feed My others) Choir, Rising Voices Choir, Sheep, Faith Mission Dinners , Youth Justice Projects Spirit of Life Choir, Youth Worship Associates Team YMCA Dinners, Fair Food, & Musicians, House Band) Young Adult Programs Youth Worship Associates other activities) Arts & Space (worship, Music for Worship (Music Covenant Groups; Wellspring Share-the-Plate Program visual, performance) Director, Music Staff, Choirs) Diversity Learning Circles MLK Weekend of Service A/V Team (A/V Tech) Chancel Arrangements Team Ushers Create Community Support Our Vision & Values Facilities Management Financial Health Caring Welcoming Administrator Senior Minister & Associate Minister Associate Minister Administrator Building & Grounds Team Caring Team (includes Membership Team (includes Stewardship (includes Acorn Scheduling & Space medical equipment Path to Membership class, Team, Holiday Gift Team, Auction Reservations (Office loan, joys & sorrows New Member Mentors, New Team, Annual Giving Campaign Manager) cards, rides, meals) Member Welcome Ceremony, Team, Stewardship Outreach Memorial & Scatter Pastoral Team New Member Covenant Team) Gardens Team Groups) Grief Recovery Classes Management of Revenue & A/V Team (A/V Tech) Greeters Senior Gathering Expenses; Bookkeeper; Safety Team Archives Comptroller Finance Committee Liaison & Arts & Space (facilities) Consultation Counters (report to Treasurer)

2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Religious Exploration Report Rev. Lane Campbell Minister of Religious Exploration S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Transition Team Update Tony Skrabek Ben Sostrom, Connor McCrystal, Amy Watson S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

Visioning Circles • 14 Sessions • April 2016 – August 2016 • About 90 participants • Visioning Workshop September 2016 S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

Common Words and Themes Acceptance Love • • Respect Community • • Compassion Justice / Social Justice • • Religious exploration • Inside the church, in the local community, • and everywhere in the world S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

LOVE Create Community Work for Justice Engage Diversity S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

LOVE Create Community through breaking bread, shared experiences, worship celebrations, and lifelong religious exploration together S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

LOVE Create Community Work for Justice both inside and outside our walls and in the wider world S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

LOVE Create Community Work for Justice Engage Diversity to build authentic relationships across differences through the practice of acceptance, respect, and compassion S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

LOVE Create Community Work for Justice Engage Diversity S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

LOVE Coming Soon— Mission Conversation Circles S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

LOVE Create Community Work for Justice Engage Diversity S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Stewardship ~ A New Paradigm Carolee Noonan Team Leader, Holiday Gift Campaign S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

Stewardship Team Responsible for All S F IRST U NITARIAN U NIVERSALIST C HURCH OF C OLUMBUS

Annual Spring Giving Campaign Auction Team Team Team Leaders Winter coordinate Holiday Gift Outreach Team Team Acorn Bequests Team S F IRST U NITARIAN U NIVERSALIST C HURCH OF C OLUMBUS

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2017 Mid-Year Congregational Meeting Treasurer’s Report Debra Grey Boyd, Treasurer S First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus

Where are we? Dollars & cents— YTD FY2017 YTD FY2016 Pledges $356,561 $344,078 Other $113,943 $71,260 Income $470,510 $415,338 Expenses $426,734 $405,984 Net $43,776 $9,354

Great News! u Fund Our Values larger than expected at $47,000 u Holiday Gift Campaign was $8,000 (shared with CRC Kinship Care Program)

What about Share the Plate? Month Total 50% Share Given to: July-Aug $ 3,714 $ 1,857 UUSC Sept $2,168 $1,084 FaithMission Oct $3,024 $1,512 UUJO Nov $3,907 $1,954 FeedSheep Dec $3,277 $1,639 CRC Total $16,090 $8,045 Love in Action