Rev. Lydia’s Resignation
This is a copy of the communication that went out to the congregation in early September.
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Board Update for May and June
The Board spent the last two months of the 2020/2021 church year getting ready for the Annual Congregational Meeting, acting on four policy proposals from the Finance Committee, and looking ahead to opening the new building. In preparation for the Annual Meeting on June 12, the Board: Approved the slate of nominees for elected offices … Continue reading Board Update for May and June
Board Update for April
The BVUUF Board of Officers and Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on April 15 via Zoom. After lighting the chalice and watching a video on joy as a reflection, Board members continued their discussion of Widening the Circle of Concern, a report by the UUA Commission on Institutional Change. This month’s focus was on … Continue reading Board Update for April
Board Update for March
At its regular monthly meeting on March 18, the BVUUF Board of Officers and Trustees took the following business actions: Amended the motion adopted in February to provide funding for members of under-represented groups to attend this year’s UUA General Assembly. The amendment added eligibility for funding to three part-time staff members who do not … Continue reading Board Update for March
Update from the Board
The BVUUF Board of Officers and Trustees held two meetings in February. At a Special Meeting held on February 7, the Board authorized a $2,500 increase in Rev. Lydia’s Sabbatical budget to correct a calculation error in the previously approved budget. The Board held its regular monthly meeting on February 18. After lighting the chalice … Continue reading Update from the Board
Board Update for January
The Board held its regular monthly meeting on January 21, 2021. After lighting the chalice and listening to a reflection, Board members continued their discussion of Widening the Circle of Concern, a report by the UUA Commission on Institutional Change. This month’s focus was on living our values in the world. The Board then approved … Continue reading Board Update for January
Our Stories: Pete Wernick
by Paul Gibb How many of us are aware that we have among our members a person who has: – performed in all 50 states, in several European countries, at Carnegie Hall, at the Grand Ole Opry, and at McNichols Arena in front of a crowd of 19,000 – all of that in addition to … Continue reading Our Stories: Pete Wernick
December Update from the Board
The Board held two meetings this month, its regular meeting on December 17, and a special meeting on December 29. At these meetings, the Board: Continued its discussion of Widening the Circle of Concern, a report by the UUA Commission on Institutional Change. This month’s focus was on hospitality for and relationships with BIPOC members … Continue reading December Update from the Board
Our Stories: Judy Schmidt
by Janet Meyer So much happens behind the scenes in a congregation like ours. People serve in all sorts of ways that others may never see, to ensure things go smoothly. This is true with administration, technology, audio visual work, even making coffee. Since March, a team of people have been meeting regularly to consider how the … Continue reading Our Stories: Judy Schmidt
Heal by Telling the Truth…of Thanksgiving
Each month we are dedicating one session to a different aspect of decentering whiteness work, with our theme guiding us toward which aspect to focus on. When it comes to healing, so many brave and wise voices have lifted up the importance of telling the true history of Thanksgiving. This search for the true history … Continue reading Heal by Telling the Truth…of Thanksgiving