BoaBoard Meeting Highlights — September & October

 

·         DiscDiscussed options for financing tuckpointing needed for building

·         Approved proposal for new renter/caretakers of Union Street property

·          Pianist search underway; committee chaired by Barny Dunning

·          3rd member of Finance Comm. is John Finley

·          Date set for next congregational meeting: Dec.11

·          Will review and consider for adoption a  policy like the West Lafayette Human                               Relations Commission Complaint Handling Flow

·         Approved request from Endowment Board to sell stocks to consolidate funds. 

·         Approved formation of an internal committee to perform financial audit

    

             Minutes of recent UU Board of Trustees meetings are now available online at https://uufolks.org/groups/board/minutes/.

 

 The September Church Mouse Award goes to...

            Patty Wood for all the things she does for our church.  Patty has been actively involved in the church for many years and in countless  ways.  Most recently she created a beautiful quilt with UU's at the  retreat and is raffling it off as a fundraiser.  She has also been very  busy managing the maintenance of our building. We greatly appreciate all  Patty does

      ~ Dagmar Murray, Board Secretary 

 

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According to the Bylaws ...

                An ad hoc committee on revising the by-laws will plan to hold its first meeting in November.  If anyone is interested in serving on that committee or anyone has any thoughts or input for by-law revision, please forward them to me, as the acting chair of the committee.  The committee members will be announced so they too can be identified as sources for the congregation to forward any questions or concerns.

                                                                ~ Robin Poindexter

 

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Comments and Concerns of Congregants

                In August, the Board of Trustees added a new item to the agenda of the monthly meetings.  Comments and concerns that have been shared with individual board members are shared with the entire board during our "Comments and Concerns of Congregants".  During thoughtful discussion of  the comment or concern,  the board will determine what action needs to be

 taken.   A board member will then respond to the person, sharing the results of this discussion.        

      We encourage members and friends to share comments and concerns with the board.  Contact any board member, or come to a meeting.  Monthly board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 in the sanctuary.   All members and friends are invited to attend.

                                                ~ Dianna Poindexter,  Board Co Chair
 

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Nominating Committee Rolls Up Its Sleeves

 

    The 2005 Nominating Committee has begun its work of looking for candidates to fill key leadership positions next year. We will be talking with many of you during the coming months to learn of your interests and skills. In the meantime, if you know someone who would be an especially strong candidate for one of these positions, please let us know! The members of the Nominating Committee are: Kaye McSpadden , Noemi Ybarra, Nancy Patchen, and Lisa Pantea.

      

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From the Social Responsibility Committee     

 

   

As the winter months approach, please remember that the Women’s Shelter is always in need of blankets, towels, and “unopened” over-the-counter medicine (for both adults and children). The drop off box is in the downstairs hallway near the kitchen. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program.

 

                                                                                   ~Jean Tyner

 

 

             The Church has received several notes of warm thanks and appreciation from Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM) for our:

  ~ contribution of $157.26 toward 2004 Jubilee Christmas Program

  ~ donation of Goodwill clothing vouchers from our summer clothing drive

  ~ donation of socks, powder, combs, soaps, and shampoos for     Homeless Shelter guests

  ~ generous donations to St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry that have helped many  families.

                                         

   ~ Sue Robinson, Chair

 

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WHAT:   “THANKS (for) GIVING”   Potluck Lunch

 

WHY: to express our appreciation as a congregation for the generous support            of the programs of the church

WHEN:   Nov. 6, immediately after church. 

 

WHAT ELSE??  -  To announce the amount of pledges received and complete the Calendar mural on the Sanctuary wall.

 

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Special Evening Service, Wed., Nov. 2, 7 pm      
 

Day of the Dead — Dia de los Muertos

 

Worship and Music has moved this service from Sunday morning so that we can feel the comfort and challenge of evening as we bring together our memories of loved ones.
 

There will be Offrendas, or tables, for the sharing of photographs of loved ones. We will share Pan de Muerto, bread for the dead. Children will join us for parts of the service and celebrate the holiday downstairs in an intergenerational setting. Music by pianist Kaye McSpadden and sharing will make this a healing service.
 

                             

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Religious Education Happenings

 

RE Co- Directors Sarah Boulac and Michele Tomarelli

 

A few weeks ago, some of the youth stated their dreams for the church during the intergenerational portion of the service.  As October draws to a close, you will be hearing more about the hopes and dreams they hold for our church.  In our Religious Education classes, we have begun to talk about what it takes to run a church and what “stewardship” means.  A steward is a caregiver, someone who shares their time, talents, and treasure (often in the form of money) with others. 
 

            In a conversation with one of the members of our very own Stewardship Committee, I learned of an interesting practice some families choose to incorporate.  Many parents give an allowance and with this idea, kids will not only learn stewardship, but also to be responsible with their money.  Instead of handing over the allotted amount, talk with your kids about the rule of thirds.  One third of their allowance is for them to use as they wish, one third is to be donated, and another third to be saved. 
 

            Money and finances are often taboo subjects, but our children will learn from us what to do with this responsibility whether it is out in the open or not!  Being open will ensure we are teaching them what we want them to know!  Having conversations about money, using money wisely, and encouraging children to be responsible by saving and to be generous by giving will be lessons that will serve them well throughout their lives. 
 

            In our RE Classes we will be taking up a weekly offering, just as the adults to upstairs, to help teach the children and youth that it takes lots of support to keep our church going.  This will be an opportunity for them to contribute and make a difference - to be stewards of our congregation.  And as stewards they will help to make their dreams for our church and our community become reality.

                                                      ~ Sarah

 

     

Upcoming Events/Announcements

 

·     Day of the Dead – This celebration of life, honoring those who have died will be a special evening service on November 2^nd at 7pm.  Families are invited to come with pictures of loved ones who have died.  We will begin and end as an intergenerational group, with the children and youth having a special activity during the middle of the service. 

·     Thanksgiving Music Service – On November 20^th, we will come together and give thanks through music!  We are looking for children and youth who would like to share their music with us on this day.  Please contact Sarah Boulac or Michele Tomarelli if you are interested.

·     Abuse Awareness Training – This training is required of all of our RE Teachers.  If you have not yet attended a training, you will be receiving a letter with the agenda for the afternoon.  All other persons interested in learning more are welcome to attend on November 20^th as 12pm in the sanctuary.

·     November 13^th – Fire Drill in RE.

·           December 18^th – Christmas Pageant

                    

Teacher Schedule         

                                                 October 23                 October 30

Preschool Teacher                    A. Dooley                    C. Frye

Kind. – 1^st Grade                     C. Reynolds                 C. Reynolds

2^nd – 4^th Grade                         J. Dufair                      J. Dufair