Congregational Meeting Update

     The following items were discussed at the Congregational Meeting on Dec. 12, 2005:

• Canvass Results—The Stewardship Committee reports that there are a few pledge cards that have not yet been returned.
• 2005 Budget—A motion was made and seconded to approve the 2005 budget.  Motion passed.
• New Building Decision-Making Process—Our Heartland District director had been consulted about what percentage of approval is recommended for significant congregational decisions. She said that a “super-majority” of 75-90 percent might be appropriate. The Board will discuss and investigate what other congregations have done in similar situations.
• New Building Information—Barny Dunning discussed information in the New Building Document. We do not have the results of work being done on a “take off bid” and will probably not have them before January. 
• Two Congregational Meetings will be held this winter—one in January 2005 to discuss the new building, and one in February 2005 to vote on the new building.

 

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UU Choir Begins Rehearsals

The UU Choir will begin regular rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 8:30 -10 p.m. starting Jan. 6. Everyone who enjoys singing is invited to join! For questions, contact Choir Director Denise Gilliland.

 

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UU Book Group Open

7pm, Monday, Jan. 10, 2005
        “Middlesex: A Novel” by Jeffrey  Eugenides
7pm, Monday, Feb. 14, 2005
        “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini
     The UU Book Group meets on the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Borders Bookshop in Wabash Landing in the lounge area where it joins with  Panera’s.  Anyone is welcome to join us for discussions of books selected by participants. 

     For more information contact Dagmar Murray.

 

 

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Come Skate on Jan. 4

A UU all-generational Ice Skating Party is set for Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 6:30- 8:30 pm, at the Riverside Skating Center, Tapawingo Park, West Lafayette. We have rented the ice skating rink for 2 hours. The cost for rental is $170, so donations will be needed. There will be a sign up sheet in the back of the church - please  note your ability to donate as well as your ability to skate on the signup sheet.

Skate rental is $2/pair. There is a cap of 110 people in the rental group.

There are some rules associated with the skating rink , and we are requiring all children to have an adult be responsible for them. Other rules will be available on a handout in the back of the sanctuary. Please read them and make sure your children are clear about the rules.

If you are not a skater please feel free to stop by and see the rest of us floundering on the ice. I'm sure there will be some great photo opportunities!

There are nice walking paths along the skating rink, on the bridge and Riehle Plaza, and lots of other activities to pursue in the immediate area - see a movie at Wabash Landing, eat at Panera Bread, grab coffee or hot chocolate at Starbucks, finish your shopping at Borders Bookstore, or go for a beer at Scotty's Brewpub.

Parking is available in the Tapawingo Park parking lot or the Wabash Landing parking garage , $1 for 3 hours (parking tickets can be validated at Border’s and Panera’s.

Please join us for this fun wintertime intergenerational activity!

                                                Lisa Pantea

 

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Is Your Refrigerator Running?

            Our church’s refrigerator is slowing losing power, and we are in need of a replacement very soon. If you or someone you know is able to donate one (new or used) please call Lara Ling at the church office, 742-0460, to make arrangements.

Nominating Committee Looking for Names

   The Nominating Committee welcomes suggestions from the congregation of possible candidates for the Church Board of Trustees and other elected positions, including chair elect, trustee, assistant treasurer, secretary, endowment board member, and nominating committee member. If you have names to suggest for these important roles, contact any member of the Nominating Committee: Nancy Patchen,  John Duvall,  Gary Fowler,  or Kaye McSpadden.

 

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Have a Candidate to Suggest?

                The Nominating Committee welcomes suggestions from the congregation of possible candidates for Church Board of Trustees and other elected positions for the years 2004-2005. The positions to be filled include Chair-Elect, Trustee, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, Endowment Board Member, and Nominating Committee Member.

                Copies of the descriptions of these positions are on the back table of the sanctuary. If you have names to suggest for these important roles, please contact any member of the Nominating Committee: Nancy Patchen,, John Duvall,, Gary Fowler,  or Kaye McSpadden.

 

Religious Education Happenings

 Religious Education Director: Sarah Boulac
RE Committee Co-Chairs: Beth Misner, Cheryl Fowler

 

The weeks of my maternity leave and the first weeks of Daphne’s life have moved with great speed.  Now I am back to work and appreciate the warm welcome I have felt as I get caught up with the additions and changes that have occurred over the last months. 

Especially in the last few weeks I have been looking forward to being back to work, feeling a growing sense of excitement and great potential for new meaning and enjoyment with my work as the Director of Religious Education in combination with my new role as a parent.  I have been looking forward to returning to this place of love and learning. I am excited about the journey we take with the children and youth and look forward to new ways to explore our faith.

I want to express my thanks again to the Religious Education Committee and especially to Cheryl Fowler and Beth Misner for their volunteer work while I was on leave.  They have done a tremendous job in keeping things running smoothly and have been a great support as I catch up with the wonderful work they have done.

I do not yet have regular office hours, but will publish them in an upcoming newsletter.  In the meantime, feel free to email me at sboulac@hotmail.com or call me on my cell phone at 414-2432 any day except Saturday and Monday which are my days off. 

I look forward to our Sundays together.

                                                                    Sarah

 

 

Teacher Schedule

                                          Dec. 26                        Jan. 2

Nursery Supervisor            M. Gipson                    M. Gipson

Nursery Assistant               C. Jenkinson                 TBA

Caterpillar Teacher             No RE                         Lautzenhisers

Caterpillar Helper               No RE                         TBA

Butterfly Class                    No RE                         J. Dufair

2-3 Class                           No RE                         K. Schroth

4-5 Class                           No RE                         G. Mueller

6-8 Class                           No RE                         C. Falley