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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

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2018 Annual Congregational Meeting

Welcome, Opening Words and Chalice Lighting

Mike Stimson, Board President

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People: In this moment, may we be—

pen to life,

expecting to love, and prepared to serve.

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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.

Opening in Song: “Hymn of Valor”

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Call to Order

Barb Royal, Moderator

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Presentation for Approval: Minutes of the 2017 Annual Meeting

Mike Stimson, Board President

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The Year in Review

Rev. Jennifer Brooks

Interim Senior Minister

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Transition: Congregational Focus Areas

History & Heritage Mission & Vision Roles & Relationships Wider Connections: Local & UUA Stewardship & Vitality

First Unitarian Church of Des Moines

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2018 Annual Congregational Meeting

Bylaw Revisions

Bill Brauch, Board Vice-President

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Annual Elections

Mike Stimson, Board President Gene McCracken, Member, Board & Nominating Committee

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Building Tomorrow Team

Steve Herwig, Team Leader

Will Heidebreder, Chris Jorgensen, Nicky Keller, Heidi Mannetter, Dana Sorenson, Deb Dessert (Staff)

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General Assembly Delegates

Bill Brauch, Board Vice-President

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Unsung UU Award

Mike Stimson, Board President

Rev. Jennifer Brooks

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2018 Operations Budget

Bill Brauch, Board Vice-President

Charlie Lewis, Director of Finance & Admin.

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Recognition of Retiring Board Members

Bill Brauch, Board Vice-President

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Closing Words and Extinguishing the Chalice

Mike Stimson, Board President

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People: As we go forth—

pen to life,

expecting to love, and prepared to serve.

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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. Closing in Song: “Be Ours a Religion”