With two new employees coming on-board this month, I’m going to take a stab at writing how to treat new employees – and maybe this will apply to employees in general. Of course, we are individuals – some of us like pineapple on our pizza, some of us like olives. May these tips contribute to … Continue reading Care and Feeding of New Employees
You may have noticed that the weather has changed a bit in the last few days – I’m particularly astute that way myself! Here’s what you need to know about staying warm at the Fellowship: Thermostats For the sanctuary – Thermostat #1 is on the wall by the organ. Thermostat #2 is on the back … Continue reading The Low Down on Turning the Heat Up!
Dear Ones, A pastoral message: Twice in one week. Wednesday, a man walked into a Walmart in Thornton, CO and randomly began shooting, killing three people. And on Sunday, another tragedy, as a person with a history of violence opened fire at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 27 people, and wounding … Continue reading A pastoral message from Rev. Lydia
In a recent conversation, my brother, an internist, expounded on the benefits of regular exercise. My brother would say its the most important thing you can do for yourself. I concurred, while sheepishly confessing how difficult it is for me to make exercise a regular practice in my life. Upon reflection, however, I suggested that from … Continue reading Make it a Practice!
Thanks to Deborah Mensch for asking, Who authorizes reimbursement forms and expenditures out of a committee budget? Deborah, committee chairpersons are authorized to sign off so that the purchaser can get reimbursed. Of course, purchasers should be working at the request of the committee chair to make purchases, because the chair will know (or can … Continue reading Making Purchases for the Fellowship
This week, I have a simple request. Let me hear from you at officemanager@bvuuf.org, and let me know what office and facility questions you have that I can answer in this blog. What have you always wondered about? I want to make sure this blog is working for you. Do you want to know what … Continue reading Add to the Office FAQ!
Thought it was time y’all might like an update on the inside scoop: Office Manager status: I remain as Office Manager and am moving to include more strategic communications in my role, while continuing to oversee the office and work on a variety of tasks that gets the work done: congregant and staff support, communications … Continue reading Office Administrator-Assistant-Manager, What’s the Diff?!
Wanna know what the leadership at the Fellowship is thinking? Well, just ask ’em! Another way is to read their blogs, and Connections Weekly will let you know in its Weekly Fellowship Updates segment when a new post, or blog entry, is published. The schedule is subject to change (blogs are new for us and … Continue reading “Not Blob! I said Blog!” All about Fellowship blogging…
The Home Page of the Fellowship website has sliders on it – not those burgers slathered in onion and cheese that are delicious and high calorie – but photographs that “slide” from one to the next in a continuous rotation. Useful for engaging visitors and members alike, there are a few things to know about … Continue reading Get Your Sliders Here – On the Home Page!
Frequently Asked Question #397 is “Hey, I’m excited about an event I’m coordinating for the Fellowship. How do I get the word out about this fabulous event?” Reader, check out resource titled “How to Publicize a Fellowship Event” by visiting the website at Connection Overview, scroll down to Communications and click on the tab. Over time, the … Continue reading FAQ #397: How to Publicize a Fellowship Event
