sunday, june 14 wednesday, june 24. chalice lighting opening words welcome
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Leadership Orientation 2015
Sunday, June 14Wednesday, June 24
Chalice Lighting Opening Words Welcome
Opening
Ministry is the responsibility of all of us Being in Covenant is how we do shared
ministry Volunteerism is key to shared ministry
Shared Ministry
The Mission of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville is to create community, to nurture spiritual growth, and to act on our values in the broader world, guided by reason and compassion.
We serve each other in this mission byBeing present as witness to each other’s lives.Seeing each other and being seen, listening to each other and being listened to.Agreeing to be open to the differences of belief and values that we hold individually.Learning to build ever-deepening connections with individuals and the community.Inviting each other’s potential into the light, in an atmosphere of encouragement and love.
FUUN Mission Statement
We gather in safe and compassionate community, seeking our spiritual truths. We affirm our interdependence, celebrate our differences, and create a thoughtful and harmonious voice for liberal religion. Through the practice of the principles of our faith, we promote social, economic and environmental justice and continue our legacy of respect and acceptance. We covenant together in a spirit of love and freedom.
Our Covenant
We are an oasis.We are fertile ground for growth.We gather in sacred space.We create beloved community.We celebrate our lives together.Our church is a spiritual community.Our voices promote the cause of liberal religion.Our minds are open for new learning.Our hands do the work of social justice.Our hearts share hope and compassion with our community and our world
Our Vision
We learn much from our organizational chart…
FUUN Organization
Board Member Responsibilities
Section 7.3 DutiesOfficers shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws and by the most recent edition of Roberts Rules of Order. The duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Duties of the President (1) preside at board meetings and at congregational meetings;(2) sign, with another officer, all legal documents; and (3) act for the Board or the Congregation only with the prior authorization of the Board or the Congregation. (b) Duties of the Vice-President/President-Elect (1) serve a board liaison between the Board and Elected Committees;(2) Oversee the Council Chairs;(3) plan and coordinate, with the Church Councils and the Church staff, the Church's calendar of events; and (4) assume the duties of the president, …
Know your committee charge. Talk or meet with the previous chair. Recruit committee members. Set goals for your committee. Call regular committee meetings, reserve
meeting spaces, publishing agendas, distribute minutes.
Submit budget requests, live within approved budget.
Become familiar with FUUN bylaws, policy, and procedure, making recommendations for change.
Committee Chair Responsibilities
Give Communications Committee web team the email addresses that should receive committee emails.
Prepare annual report to congregation. Attend council meetings, including the
retreat Attend calendaring meetings. Prepare annual report to congregation. Delegate responsibilities, offer support and
encouragement.
Committee Chair Responsibilities
Board Charges
Leadership List
THE F IRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSAL IST CHURCH OF NASHVILLE
Minister The Reverend Gail Seavey
Associate Minister for Music The Reverend Jason Shelton
Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Marguerite Mills
President Pat Lynch
The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville 1808 Woodmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37215 Phone: (615) 383-5760 Fax: (615) 383-5785
Email: [email protected] Webpage: www.firstuunashville.org
Please note: Directory information is confidential and intended for congregational and personal use only. Do not sell or distribute any information listed here. Use of this directory for solicitation or purposes of personal gain is prohibited, and bulk emails must be approved in advance by church staff.
Know Our Policies
How many councils does FUUN currently have?
Where are board member responsibilities listed?
What is a committee’s charge? Where can you find a list of current staff,
board members and committee chairs? Where are FUUN’s policies found?
Let’s Review
Yes, we do have a typical year…
FUUN Timeline
July
• Church year begins July 1• Board, program council, and many others have retreats to start the year
August
• Sunday school, youth group, and choirs start• Water Communion
September
• New member class and signing
Timeline
October
• Mid-year calendar meeting
November
• Room in the Inn begins• Auction• Thanksgiving potluck
December
• Poinsettia & Craft Sale• Mid-year budget adjustments due
Timeline
January
• New member class and signing• Board determines stewardship goals• Mid-year congregational meeting (if called)
February
• Budget requests due for upcoming fiscal year• Leadership Development Retreat
March
• Stewardship Campaign kickoff• Youth Sunday
Timeline
April
• New member class and signing• Annual calendar meeting• Herb & Craft Fair• Regional Annual Assembly
May
• Annual reports due • Board reviews and finalizes budget• RE Sunday multigenerational worship service
June
• Annual congregational meeting• Annual leadership orientation• UUA General Assembly
Timeline
Communications
Communications
Communications
Getting the Word Out
Submit an Announcement
Newsletter for May 2015First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville, A Welcoming CongregationVOLUME 64 NUMBER 11
Getting the Word Out
And, finally…Consider communications among your committee/group members Discuss communication preferences at the
beginning of the church year Agree on a common practice for
communicating with each other
Communications
Where will you find a calendar of all FUUN special events?
Where might you hear about other important dates for reports, budgets, and other events?
What tool allows you to submit an announcement to the blog, weekly email, and order of service all at once?
Where should newsletter articles be sent?
Let’s Review
The Office Administrator ◦ Office hours are:
Tuesday-Thursday: 10-5 Friday: 10-3
◦ The office is closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Administrative
What you need the administrator for… To pick up a key
Those needing keys on a very regular basis: ◦ Should be committee chairs, council
members, etc.◦ No more than one per committee (if possible)
Procedure for key use:◦ Fill out a form (in the office or in church copy
room)◦ Get key from Monti◦ If using only one time, return key immediately
Administrative
What you need the administrator for… To pick up a key To reserve a space
◦ Call or email Monti to reserve rooms. Be sure to reserve rooms for meetings rather than just “trying to find an open room.”
◦ Can schedule room even the day before a meeting.
◦ For a regular meeting time/space, need to reserve it each year. Done on a first come, first served basis.
Administrative
What you need them for… To pick up a key To reserve a space To reserve the A/V equipment
◦ Located in closet in Classroom A in Social Hall.◦ Procedure is same as for checking out keys.◦ 2 sets of projector/screen plus a Mac laptop
with speakers. Let Monti know exactly what you wish to reserve.
Administrative
What you need the administrator for… To pick up a key To reserve a space To reserve the A/V equipment To get a mailbox (if needed)
◦ Located in church copier room◦ Be sure to check it regularly
Administrative
What not to call for… Reserving Childcare:
Email Aubrey Weaver McMillan: [email protected]
Financial Information:Email Mitzi Stafford: [email protected]
Administrative
Expense Reimbursement Form: Found in church copy room or office. Put in Bookkeeper (Mitzi Stafford) mailbox.
Tax Exempt Form: Found in church copy room or office. Can save the church money!
Useful Forms
Church WiFi username: UUGuest password: WelcomeToFUUN
Members Only Section of Website: username: generous password: hearts
Church Copier Code: 0383 then press ID
Useful Codes
How do you reach the administrator:
Church [email protected] or 383-5760, ext 305
Or see the website or order of service
Campus Maps
Lock Doors when you leave Replace anything you moved Put temperature settings back to what
they were Turn off the lights Leave the space in better condition than
you found it
What Else…
Observe standing policies and procedures, such as the Alcohol Policy, Safe Congregation Policy
If in doubt, ask administrative staff for the handout that is provided to outside users
What Else…
We are part of the Southern Region… …which is part of the Unitarian Universalist
Association Connects us with other congregations and
resources
FUUN and the Larger Faith
The Southern Region
Information about events happening around our region
You can sign up for the newsletter by going to the Southern Region homepage:www.uuasouthernregion.org and choosing “Subscribe to Our Newsletter"
Southern Region Newsletter
Bike rack What else?
Questions?
Chalice extinguishing Closing words
Closing