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.
A monthly opportunity to learn, and perhaps adopt, environmentally friendly practices brought to you by the Environmental Justice Ministry Team (EJMT) at UUFR.
My husband, Warren, and I wanted to install solar panels on our house. However, we quickly learned that we have too many trees! … 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.
From Reverend James
During last week’s worship service, I completely forgot to lead the Ingathering Ritual, the part of the service in which we pour small containers we have brought either from some place near home or our summer travels to symbolize the regathering of our … read more.
Three Wake County Commissioners, the county manager, and additional county staff joined ONE Wake leaders for two hours on August 28 to hear directly from homeowners about their experience with skyrocketing housing costs, and to discuss possible solutions to prevent displacement.
ONE Wake, the … 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.
Jim Yocom, President
The Board had its annual retreat on August 19th and 20th. Among other things, the Board discussed and prioritized its goals for the upcoming church year.
Ongoing Goals
The Board is committed to providing high-quality, effective stewardship of UUFR’s resources and working hard to … read more.
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