Committees and Groups
Community Outreach Committee
Finance Committee
Leadership Development/Nominating Committee
Membership and Growth Committee
Meeting Space Committee
Publicity Committee
Religious Education Committee
Social Justice Committee
Worship Committee
Community Outreach Committee
The objective of this committee is to organize and encourage congregation members to participate in outreach activities that improve the quality of life for others in our local and global community.
Finance Committee
The objectives of this committee are:
- Solicit budgetary requests for the next fiscal year from standing committees, the minister and staff.
- Integrate budgetary requests and expected revenues into an operating budget,
- Develop a program budget for approval by the congregation,
- Conduct "Pledge Sunday" appeal and follow-up to secure all pledges,
- Evaluate pledge commitments and modify the operating budget and program budgets, as necessary,
- Present final program budget to the congregation for approval at the Annual Business Meeting, and
- Monitor church financial health monthly, or as needed, and provide feedback to the Board of Trustees.
Leadership Development/Nominating Committee
This committee is responsible for the development of leaders at all levels within the congregation as well as for selecting and presenting candidates for the Board of Trustees.
Membership and Growth Committee
The objectives of this committee are:
- Growth of the congregation,
- Active participation of members of the congregation,
- Welcome visitors and encourage their return,
- Provide fellowship opportunities,
- Care for members experiencing difficulties, and
- Make our presence known in the community.
Meeting Space Committee
The objectives of this committee are:
- Establish requirements for the future home for our congregation,
- Investigate various opportunities for rental or purchase of properties appropriate to our needs,
- Keep the Board of Trustees and the congregation informed of the committee's progress, and
- Handle facility issues regarding our current rental space.
Publicity Committee
The objective of this committee is to keep UUMSB, its services, community activities, special events and accomplishments in the public eye.
Religious Education Committee
The objectives of this committee are:
- Establish and maintain religious education classes for children and young people,
- Evaluate and select curriculum materials, and
- Oversee and support teachers.
Social Justice Committee
The objectives of this committee are:
- Create awareness within our congregation of the current social / political issues that are pivotal in our nation's life and in the world,
- Research facts and perspectives relevant to these issues providing sources of information to our congregation and the community,
- Provide a basis for making informed decisions, and
- Take action as a committee on social justice issues and/or make proposals on which the congregation can act.
Worship Committee
The objectives of this committee are:
- Assist the minister in planning Sunday services,
- Contact outside speakers,
- Assist in services, and
- Promote balance in themes of services.