Wide-Open Welcome

As you may have noticed, we have two complementary programs going on at the moment at UUCA.  We have the construction/fundraising program called “The Welcome Project” and a membership/connection program called “Wide-Open Welcome.” Wide-Open Welcome describes the way...

A Tale of Two Construction Projects

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times……  oh, sorry, couldn’t help myself. Here’s information all well-informed members should have.  Pass it along, let your friends know, mention it in your meetings, whatever.  And be sure to tell...

How Committees Work in Policy Governance

As I wrote in the entry about the Board and policy governance, this organizational structure definitely helps the Board and staff by providing greater clarity on roles and responsibilities.  The same can be said for the work of committees.  Every committee and group...

Annual Budget Drive Information

We’re gearing up to officially begin the Annual Budget Drive on February 16.  Gene Lambirth is the chair this year.  Here are a few things we really want every UUCA Member to know.  If you can help distribute this information informally, that would be a big help. The...

How Policy Governance Helps the Board

It may be true that I am a church governance geek, but I don’t think it affects my perception that the use of policy governance at UUCA has done just as it was hoped—it has provided vision, clarity and accountability in the work of the congregation.  Here are a few...