Annual Vote Results 2017
The Annual Vote of First Unitarian took place on May 21, 2017. Here are the results of the 2017 annual election:
Board Candidates:
Comnes … read more.
Category: Board of Trustees
Board-Sponsored Forum on June 4: Facilitated Conversations, “Listening toward Resolution”
On Sunday, June 4, at 1:45 p.m. the Board of Trustees will host a forum entitled Facilitated Conversations: Listening toward Resolution. The forum will allow congregants and board members to meet in small groups and engage in facilitated dialogue. A goal of the forum is … read more.
2019 Annual Church Survey–Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Your Board of Trustees is inviting all congregants to respond to an online survey to assess progress toward our church vision and goals.
We’ve tried to keep the survey short, so you can complete it fairly quickly. Your opinion is important because we need to hear … read more.
Annual Election
Have you completed and returned your ballot yet? One of your rights and responsibilities as a voting member is to decide issues of significance to the church. To encourage the greatest possible participation in this annual election, the Board of Trustees has again authorized a … read more.
Quarterly Congregant Budget Meeting
All members and friends are invited to attend our regular quarterly congregant budget meeting this Sunday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the Channing Room (A101). The Finance Committee will report on the church’s nine-month financial results and the proposed fiscal 2018 budget.
May Moderator’s Letter
May 11, 2017
Greetings Fellow Congregants,
Please remember to vote. You should have received your ballot in the mail by now. Please review it carefully and mail it back or drop it off at the church. Your ballots must be received at the Church by … read more.
April Moderator’s Letter
Greetings Fellow Congregants,
In the last month, there have been several high profile resignations at the UUA, including that of President Peter Morales, amid controversy over hiring practices (see more here). Your board supported both the UUA’s request, and Reverend Sinkford’s willingness, that he serve … read more.
March Moderator’s Letter
Greetings Fellow Congregants,
The word is out: we have a new Director of Music! On behalf of the Board, I would like to also thank Reverend Sinkford and the Music Director Search Advisory Committee for their diligent work. There were many qualified applicants to … read more.
Congregational Concerns Forum (Feb. 2017)
In recent months, congregants have expressed concerns on several topics including: our church’s policy and decision-making processes, Dr. Keyes’ consultant report recommendations, Kate Lore’s departure, and our commitment to social justice. With the facilitation assistance of Fr. Jim Galluzzo of Portland’s Urban Spirituality Center, Board … read more.
Communications Committee Review (June 2015-May 2016)
During the 2015-2016 year the Communications Committee accomplished the following:
· Cleaned up and updated our webpage to be more current.
· Cleaned up and updated Board-related pages on the church’s webpage. Information during the year was more accurate and timely.
· Issued the annual Congregant Survey … read more.