By: Bylaws Task Force—Jim Yocom, Becky Elliott, Mary Kay Fruga, Chris Wise
Meeting #1—Meeting Recap
On Sunday, October 9, the Bylaws Task Force held its first of four meetings to discuss proposed changes to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The Task Force believes that the changes … read more.
By: Jim Yocom, Board President
Do We Have the Resources and Capacity to Go Into Settled Search?
In my overview post on the things our congregation needs to consider in order to determine whether we are ready to search for a settled minister, a primary question … read more.
By: Jim Yocom, Board President
Progress on Developmental Goals
In my overview post on the things our congregation needs to consider in order to determine whether we are ready to search for a settled minister, a primary question is whether we have achieved our developmental goals. … read more.
By: Jim Yocom, Board President
Minister Search Direction
We had a good turnout on Saturday, 10/8 for the congregational discussion of the minister search process with the UUA Transitions Director, Rev. Keith Kron. I want to thank the 40+ participants who shared their time with Rev. Keith … read more.
By Laura Dupré, Past President of the Board
It’s been a while since we’ve given any information on UUFR’s recent evaluations of our lead minister and staff.
In May, we asked all UUFR members and friends to complete evaluation forms regarding Rev. James’s performance as our lead … read more.
By: Jim Yocom, Board President
Greetings!
In my post last week on Minister Succession Planning, I briefly described some upcoming events to help UUFR plan for July 2024, when Rev. James’ current contract expires.
One extremely important event is right around the corner: On Saturday, October 8, … read more.
As mentioned in the Board’s blog post of August 24, one congregational goal prioritized by the Board this year is an update to UUFR’s foundational governance documents—our Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws. The Bylaws Task Force has been at work on this since … read more.
By: Jim Yocom
Rev. James’ Contract
Rev. James’ contract expires at the end of July 2024. Though that might sound like the science-fiction future, UUFR needs to make a critical decision this year about what happens on August 1, 2024.
As a “Developmental” minister, Rev. James was hired … read more.
By: Sandy Pearce, Board Member At Large
The Board needs you to create a meaningful, viable strategic plan for the next few years at UUFR.
Think of a strategic plan as “frame-bending” planning. Imagine an artist whose radical, innovative ideas bend the frame of the picture in … read more.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh will be “mask optional” starting Sunday, September 4. Masks will not be required during worship services or at any UUFR gathering.
The UUFR board, reviewing the latest CDC guidance, decided on this change at its August board meeting.
Both N95-type masks … read more.
