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List of Committees and Description of each and links to program descriptions, Committee minutes, Schedule for year regarding meetings, reports, budgets, committee recruitment, Program Council and minutes, Nominating Committee and slate of candidates, Forms for downloading, Documents needed by Leadership
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Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater
Committees and Affiliate Groups
(Listed Alphabetically}
Art –
Produces several visual art shows in the Octagon each year. Includes show opening receptions and one members’ art show each
year.
Cares and Concerns –
Keeps in touch with home bound members and provides assistance
and support to members and families as needs arise. Assists
ministers in providing pastoral care and support.
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Finance
Library
Worship
RE
Social Justice
Cares & Concerns
Committee on Ministry
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Denominational Affairs –
Provides liaison to UUA, Florida District, West Central Cluster of
UU Congregations, The Pines Retreat Center, The Mountain in
North Carolina and other denominational groups. Informs the
congregation about issues and opportunities of note.
Finance -
Oversees the congregation’s finances. Prepares the
annual budget each spring.
Flowers -
Arranges for flowers to be in the sanctuary for Sunday
Services.
Hospitality -
Arranges for members to prepare and serve coffee and refreshments
during the social hour after Sunday Services.
Leadership Development–
Provides a training program for those interested in expanding their responsibilities within the congregation and the wider UU
movement.
Long Range Planning –
Prepares and monitors the UUC Long Range Plan. Researches issues
that may have long-term implications for UUC. Assists in
developing goals and reports to the congregation on progress toward
meeting them.
Maxwell Library –
Oversees the congregation’s library. Most books donated by UUC
Member Bill Maxwell in honor of his daughter, Anastasia.
Membership -
Arranges for visitors to be greeted and welcomed on Sunday
Mornings. Assists individuals in making the commitment to join
the congregation through education, communication and personal
contact. Assists members in becoming active in community life.
Memorials and Tributes –
Arranges for memorials and tributes to be placed
appropriately in the congregation’s facilities.
Music -
Arranges for music to be provided during Sunday Services.
Supports the congregation’s Chorale and advises the Music Director.
Produces classical music concerts throughout the year.
Folk Concerts -
Produces a series of folk concerts in the Octagon throughout
the year. Frequently, nationally known performers are featured.
Office-
Advises the Business Administrator on activities and functioning of
the UUC Office.
Personnel - Recommends policies and administers salaries and
benefits for the congregation’s employees.
Property –
Responsible for maintenance and repair of the congregation’s
buildings, equipment and grounds. We depend on volunteers to do
much of the work.
Publicity –
Assists the Business Administrator in developing ads for the
newspaper regarding Sunday programs. Develops press releases on
major events and activities. Works to keep the congregation in the
public’s attention.
Religious Education (Children) –
Develops curriculum and programs, recruits teachers and others to
offer an outstanding liberal religious experience for the
congregation’s children and their parents. Assists the Assistant
Minister’s activities.
Religious Education – Adults -
Conducts a range of educational programs for adults throughout the
year.
Religious Services -
Works closely with the Minister to assure that the Sunday morning
services provide a meaningful worship experience. Also arranges
for speakers during the summer and for Sundays when the Minister
is not leading the service.
Second Service Task Force –
An ad hoc group that assists the board
and staff in analyzing and possibly developing a second service at
UUC.
Senior Adults –
Plans and produces programs and activities of interest to adults of all
ages, with a focus on retirees.
Social Justice –
Arranges for our congregation to have opportunities to take action
on social problems in our community and in the world. We are part
of the local church-sponsored Religious Community Services
organization that provides a food pantry, spouse abuse shelter and
other services. We also work to support the efforts of the UU
Service Committee worldwide. This is one of the ways in which we
put our UU Principles to work.
Social Activities –
We do like to have fun, too. This committee plans and organizes
many activities throughout the year. Included are “Open Houses,”
“Circle Suppers,” “Pot Luck Dinners,” parties, seasonal
celebrations, etc.
Sound/Lighting Booth -
Provides technical support for Sunday Services and other events in
the Octagon.
Stewardship-
Educates and motivates the Congregation to be good stewards of our
mission. Conducts the every member canvass each spring to solicit
annual financial pledges from members and friends of the
congregation.
Ushers -
Arranges for ushers for Sunday Services to greet people, to provide
assistance as needed and to take up the offertory collection during
the service.
Ways and Means –
Responsible for fund raising events throughout the year. Most of
these are fun activities for the whole congregation.
Website Task Force –
This ad hoc group oversees and currently maintains the UUC
website.
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Other Groups and Activities
Bay Area Responsible Consumption Coalition (BARCC) -
This is a group of individuals who are concerned about
environmental issues. The group works to increase community
awareness and action to protect the environment at the local,
national and international levels.
UU Buddhist Fellowship of Tampa Bay – this group is affiliated
with the UUA’s Buddhist Fellowship. It is sponsored by UUC and
meets here on a weekly basis.
Couples Group – A self-governing group that meets in members’
homes to explore issues of interest in strengthening couple
relationships.
Covenant Groups – under the Minister’s direction, this small group
ministry program is a wonderful way for members of our
congregation to better connect with each other. Groups meet on a
monthly basis, usually in member homes. Groups are generally
organized to be convenient to where members reside.
Florida District of the UUA - Mary Higgins (District Executive)
407-894-2119
Coordinates the activities of UU Congregations throughout Florida.
Interweave –
Represents the interests of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
persons in our religious community and educates the congregation
on issues of special concern.
Men’s Group -
Provides opportunities for men to socialize and support each other
through life’s ups and downs. The men serve an all-church
“Pancake Breakfast,” work on the semi-annual Rummage Sale, and
have a weekend retreat each year at “UU in the Pines” near
Brooksville.
The Pines Conference Center –
“The Pines” is a retreat center located in Brooksville, FL and is
affiliated with the UU Camps and Conference Centers Association.
This rustic camp is in a beautiful natural setting and is available for
meetings, Elderhostels, retreats, etc.
PSI Symposium – this group meets periodically to explore aspects
of para-normal and psychic experience.
SUUSI (Southeast UU Summer Institute)
A one week gathering of UUs held in Virginia each July. It’s like
summer camp for adults and children; an intentional community that
represents UUism at its very best. We usually send a large
delegation.
UUA - William Sinkford (President) 617-742-2100
Provides organizational support for UU congregations throughout
North America. Each year the General Assembly of the UUA, with
several thousand representatives from the 1000 UU congregations in
the UUA, is held in various locations around the continent.
UU Bridge - A group of UUs and others who like to play bridge
each week.
UU Women’s Umbrella - This group organizes opportunities for
UUC women to participate in “fun” activities.
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