From BOT: August 28, 2020

The Board of Trustees is asking all members to assist the Ministerial Search Committee in its work. In order for us to have the best match possible for our settled minister, we need to all participate in the process.

The committee needs to complete a Congregational Record, which will become available for prospective ministers who are looking for a congregation. There are three important ways we, the congregation, can help in its creation. The Board of Trustees is asking everyone to take advantage of these opportunities to participate. Our success in finding a good match depends on our doing so.

One key ingredient is the Congregational Survey which is now available for us to complete. UUA believes that the best matches are found when 75 % or more of the congregation completes the survey. That means that we need about 300 of our 400 members to participate in the survey.

In addition to the survey, the committee will also hold cottage meetings and focus groups to help them understand and represent our needs and hopes. These steps will help the Search Committee discern the skills, characteristics and experience needed in our next settled minister.

Full participation by the congregation in all aspects is essential to a successful search process.

To encourage us, everyone who completes the survey will have their name entered in a raffle for the opportunity to win prizes. The sooner you complete the survey, the more opportunities you will have to win.

Here is the schedule for gathering information from congregants:

• Congregational Survey distribution begins August 28.
  • The survey period closes September 20.
•  Cottage Meetings: Each meeting will be 1 ½ hours via Zoom, registration required.
  • Wednesday September 30, at 5:30, (replacing our regular all-church meeting),
  • Friday, October 9 at 10:30 am,
  • Sunday, October 11th at 9:30 am as Forum agenda,
  • Sunday, October 25th at 12:30 pm, (replacing our regular coffee hour).

In advance, we thank you for your efforts.