Support from UUA’s Southern Region & Task Force Links to Congregation & Staff

From the Ministerial Transition Team:
Support from UUA’s Southern Region Rev. Tyler Coles

Tyler reminds us that these are anxious times, times of uncertainty as we are temporarily without a minister, and also times of uncertainty and upheaval culturally and politically. He reminds us to be mindful of how we are together and to keep the following in mind:

• Continue offering Sunday services that meet the spiritual needs of the congregation. Liz Wiley and the Worship Associates have provided a strong, meaningful, and often moving slate of speakers.

• Have a clear purpose.

• Deal with conflict up front and early.

• Offer deep fellowship with one another.

• Provide monthly news/communication with the congregation.

• Create and publicize a chart for who is responsible for what.

Rev. Coles also reminds us that we will begin a developmental ministry in August—and to refrain from starting new activities before that minister arrives.

Task Force Links to Congregation and Staff:
Who Is Responsible for What

Worship Associates: Phoebe Kent, Linda Lane-Hamilton

Staff Relationships/Supervision: Vicki Hall, Helen Hansen

Pastoral Care/Emergencies: Helen Hansen, Linda Lane-Hamilton

Program Council and Teams: Kate McGaw

Congregational Communication: Phoebe Kent, Linda Lane-Hamilton

Safety: Helen Hansen

Congregational Meetings: Helen Hansen (with Board and Board Exec Team)

Social Justice: Helen Hansen, Kate McGaw

Stewardship/Strategic Planning: Linda Lane-Hamilton, Kate McGaw

Reminder of Where We Are in Our Ministerial Search

Vicki Hall, Helen Hansen, Phoebe Kent, Linda Lane-Hamilton and Kate McGaw have been appointed as a Task Force by the Board to help guide WUU through the next six months, until our new minister arrives August 1. The Task Force and the Board encourage your participation, your encouragement, and your questions during this challenging time.