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 leadership in capital … Continue reading Finance

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 Development in decisions about curriculum, activities and to help in … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development

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 Personnel Standards. Inform the Finance … Continue reading Personnel Committee

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 Connections Committee will be responsible … Continue reading Connections

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 … Continue reading Building and Grounds

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 serving Salvation Army Sunday noon … Continue reading Education and Justice Team

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 areas of mitigation, adaptation/resilience, and justice.   Objectives: Gain … Continue reading Green Sanctuary Team