Your Input on Interim
As the board moves forward with the Interim Minister search process, we’d like your input. Just click here to answer this one question survey. We will be filling out the application form in the next couple of weeks, so we’d appreciate your quick response.
The Process
To review: March/April is the application and matching time for Interim Ministers. We will know by mid-May who our Interim Minister will be and they would start on August 1st. In the meantime, Rev. Eileen will be covering through the rest of May and the first part of June. Then she’ll go to General Assembly and take her vacation. During that time, we’ll have a Summer Minister, arranged by Revs. Bret & Eileen, since they know our church well, know who is available, and who would be a good match for the Summer. So, as they say, “We gotcha covered!”
Why a 2 Year Interim?
Many people have asked if we could replace our minister within one year. We understand that a year would mean a shorter time of uncertainty until we have our next settled Senior Minister in place. However, Interim Ministry is important and vital ministry and our Unitarian Universalist Association Transitions office recommends two years as a best practice. Additionally, the search process can take more than a full year to be done well and thoughtfully. Our focus now is on finding a really great Interim Minister who we will learn from, inspire us and keep our church advancing forward. So when our next settled Minister arrives we will be setting them up for a strong start.
Yours,
Janelle Brittain
UCE Board of Trustees President