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2018 Annual Congregational Meeting S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting Welcome, Opening Words and Chalice Lighting Mike Stimson, Board President S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

People : In this moment, may we be — open to life, expecting to love, and prepared to serve.

Opening in Song: “Hymn of Valor” 1. Soul of truth, eternal goodness, sojourn with us as we part. Fill our minds with high endeavor keep us just and pure in heart. 2. Strengthen us for daily duty, guide us by thy inward light. Hallowed be each coming morning, calm and peaceful be each night.

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting Call to Order Barb Royal, Moderator S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting Presentation for Approval: Minutes of the 2017 Annual Meeting Mike Stimson, Board President S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting The Year in Review Rev. Jennifer Brooks Interim Senior Minister S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

Transition: Congregational Focus Areas History & Heritage Mission & Vision Roles & Relationships Wider Connections: Local & UUA Stewardship & Vitality S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting Bylaw Revisions Bill Brauch, Board Vice-President S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting Annual Elections Mike Stimson, Board President Gene McCracken, Member, Board & Nominating Committee S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting Building Tomorrow Team Steve Herwig, Team Leader Will Heidebreder, Chris Jorgensen, Nicky Keller, Heidi Mannetter, Dana Sorenson, Deb Dessert (Staff) S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting General Assembly Delegates Bill Brauch, Board Vice-President S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting Unsung UU Award Mike Stimson, Board President Rev. Jennifer Brooks S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting 2018 Operations Budget Bill Brauch, Board Vice-President Charlie Lewis, Director of Finance & Admin. S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting Recognition of Retiring Board Members Bill Brauch, Board Vice-President S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting Closing Words and Extinguishing the Chalice Mike Stimson, Board President S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

People : As we go forth — open to life, expecting to love, and prepared to serve.

Closing in Song: “Be Ours a Religion” Be ours a religion which, like sunshine, goes everywhere; its temple, all space; its shrine, the good heart; its creed, all truth; its ritual, works of love.

2018 Annual Congregational Meeting Motion to Adjourn Barb Royal, Moderator S First Unitarian Church of Des Moines