Present: Bob Waterman, Lois Aldrich, Marc MacQueen, Jim Bonnar, Nicole Sykes, Rev. Peter Connolly Guests: Susie Sherman, Susan Hotchkiss, Kelly Lownds Meeting called to order by Jim Bonnar at 6:30 p.m.Minutes for the January 5 meeting were approved by the PC.Music Committee: Report from Susan Hotchkiss reviewed and accepted. Minister’s Report: Report from Rev. Peter Connolly reviewed and accepted. RE: Report from Kelly Lownds reviewed and accepted. RE’s plans to have LGBTQ group continue to move forward. Goal is to host at the church one Friday per month. Nursery care has been made available during church. Christine Hoyle may have recruited a new
One of the many tasks that Bob Waterman had taken on was recruiting and chairing the ministerial search committee. After his sudden death, I have tried to pick up the pieces. We now have six search committee members: Lois Aldrich, Adrian Gunn, Dave Kraemer, Andrea Priest, Vi Fairweather and myself (Jim Bonnar).
Presented by Linda Thompson on 6-11-23 The Elsie Gaudette Award was established in 1991 to honor Elsie and, in due time, any other members who exemplify her kind of work ethic and dedication to this congregation over time.
The Elsie Gaudette Award can be given this spring (the SECOND Sunday in June) to a person who exemplifies the service and dedication to this church that Elsie did for many years. The Elsie Gaudette Award Committee will be meeting to review the nominations.
Up to $20,000 of the Clay Family Gift will be used to refurbish the Parlor. The PC has created a charge to a task group to address how this will happen. I have agreed to lead the task group. The group has three tasks:1) Determine how the Parlor will be used.2) Assess any structural issues that need to be addressed.3) Recommend how the Parlor will be decorated and furnished. I envision a core group to follow the entire project and additional participants to address the structural and decorative issues. Many of our meetings can be on Zoom. Please contact me at jbonnar98@gmail.com if you
The Elsie Gaudette Award can be given this spring (the third Sunday in June) to a person who exemplifies the service and dedication to this church that Elsie did for many years.
Present: Bob Waterman, Marc MacQueen, Jim Bonnar, Rev. Peter Connolly, Nicole Sykes Absent: Lois Aldrich Guests: Kelly Lownds, Sandy Smiley, Jeff Giddings Meeting called to order at 6:37 p.m. Minutes approved from last meeting. Minister’s Report: Rev. Peter provided the Minister’s Report to the PC. Going to add a section called “Upcoming Events” moving forward. Had an interim minister training today, but nothing additional to his report. Treasurer: Bob Waterman reported that our budget is doing okay but a little bit behind in pledges (~$3500) but the budget represents equitable 12 months and isn’t how it typically plays out. Had ~$3000 of collections from prior years
To ensure a successful Interim Ministry at FUUSM, we want to share with you our intentions for our Collegial Covenant with each other. A covenant is a promise ministers make to one another that addresses how we will interact with each other and you, the congregation. Basically, we respect each other’s roles and avoid getting in the middle of important communications and relationships between the minister and a congregation member, whether publicly or privately. Rev. Sarah will refrain from attending any church meetings, program, potluck dinners, Parish Committee events or church activities held on- or off-site. Rev. Sarah will gladly
