Author: Linda Ganske

Finance

This committee has responsibility for fiscal oversight and financial management of the UUFM’s resources.

Creates an annual budget based on congregational visioning.
Reviews the budget on a monthly basis with the treasurer.
Develops and maintains Financial Policy and Procedures Manuals.
Oversees investments.
Monitors all designated funds.
Implements the annual Stewardship drive.
Provides … read more.

Children’s Faith Development

Children’s Faith Development’s purpose is to teach our children and youth the values and heritage of Unitarian Universalism and to help them to articulate their faith so they can lead lives of meaning and service. The committee meets to support our Director of Children’s Faith … read more.

Personnel Committee

The purpose of the Personnel Committee is to develop and maintain personnel policies based on UUA recommendations and standards.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain the Personnel Handbook.
Provide employee performance reviews on at least an annual basis.
Maintain employee personnel files as required by law.
Keep up to date on UUA … read more.

Connections

The purpose of the Connections committee is to embody the principles and values of Unitarian Universalism by:

warmly welcoming all visitors and assisting new members to feel included and valued;
providing opportunities that spur curiosity and provide spiritual/educational offerings for UUFM members and the broader community

 

Job Description:

The … read more.

Building and Grounds

The purpose of the Buildings and Grounds Committee is to take care of the buildings and grounds to make sure they are safe, clean and operational.

The work of the committee includes overseeing:

mowing
snow removal
cleaning
heating and cooling
parsonage management
maintenance inside and outside of the buildings
landscaping and weeding
painting
building and … read more.

Education and Justice Team

The purpose of the Education and Justice committee is to provide opportunities for enrichment and action to build community and promote justice.

Team Responsibilities:

Creating a culture of generosity

Organizing Second Collections and Second Connections (began 9/2006)
Administering the Philanthropy Fund (Board designated annual fund – began 11/2010)
Coordinating and … read more.

Green Sanctuary Team

The Green Sanctuary Team is a subset of our Education and Justice Team

Mission: Engage leaders, members, and friends in bold, urgent, and effective climate-action and climate-justice work that moves the congregation in a long-term cycle of awareness/assessment, inspiration and planning, and effective action in the … read more.