by Kitty Merrill | May 27, 2017 | Finance Committee
• Our Celebration Sunday service, April 26 completed this year’s annual pledge campaign.The celebration was for your generosity with your time and money for our congregational lives. This is the first year in many that we had a Stewardship Team, led by Maura Raffensperger with much help from Reverend Dana Worsnop, Kappy Paulson, Yukio Okano, and the Kitchen crew and other helpers. It was a great party!
• The financial results of your participation generated a net increase in annual pledges of 4.8%, or nearly $15,510 in increased annual pledges as of May 1, 2017 compared with annual pledges on record as of February 28, 2017.
• If needed, you can change your future pledge amount at any time by notifying Becky Burnham, UUCV Office Manager, at 805/644-3898, ext.100, or office@uuventura.org.
• You can make one-time donations or set up automatic pledge payments at www.uuventura.org. Click “Give” at the top right of the home page, then follow the instructions for single or scheduled payments, or contact David Smith at 805/216-9331 or davidpaseo@verizon.net.
by Kitty Merrill | May 27, 2017 | Justice Actions
by Gudrun Eastham
During the recent New Member Celebration held in Berg Hall, eight people signed the Membership Book, shared their views about what joining our church means, met several church Board members, received permanent name tags, enjoyed sweet treats and fruit, and prepared for the New Member Recognition Ceremony held during the May 7 Worship Service. The Recognition Ceremony was especially meaningful and memorable for all attendees because the children were again invited to stay and witness new members ceremoniously lighting candles and hearing the new member litany.
I thank each of you who participated in helping to launch this recent new members group, facilitating and speaking at the Pathway to Membership workshops and New Member Chats, setting up/taking down furniture, bringing refreshments, cleaning up, photographing new members, braiding blue ribbon leis, and making visitors and new members feel welcomed.
Look at the New Member bulletin board in Berg Hall where photos and brief bios are posted. Chat with our new members, who are wearing blue and white name tags just like you as well as blue ribbon leis, and, if being on the Greeter Team has ever interested you…now’s your chance to volunteer to perform welcoming tasks before, during and after the Sunday Worship Service. Contact me anytime at druzel@msn.com or call 805/479-4852.
by Kitty Merrill | May 27, 2017 | Building and Grounds
by Linda Pietrzak
The Building and Grounds team really appreciates all the members of the church who have come out to help at our monthly Work Parties. We have had members of a Covenant Group, people who want to beautify a specific part of the church and people who just want to check out a “work party.” Whatever the reason, we appreciate your being there with us.
Let me give you a brief picture of what the work party morning looks like. Whenever you arrive, someone, usually Joyce Sattler, will greet you in the garage. She will show you a list of jobs. If you have a particular area of interested will talk with you about it. Then she will the refreshments that (always have plenty) and the famous couches where we often take a break, especially at the end of the morning to go over all we have done and congratulate each other on a job well done.
If you would rather not work outside, there are all variety of inside jobs and we will help you find something that fits your interest.
As school is ending and a lot of the associated activities are winding down, think about some family time together working at the church. It is a way to show your children giving to the community is part of belonging. Hope to see you on the third Saturday of each month.
by Kitty Merrill | Apr 27, 2017 | Justice Actions
Other places to check for upcoming Events and ongoing Activities at UU.
- “Like” us on Facebook! “Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura”
- Monthly Newsletter On Common Ground is on the UUCV website. (Click “Newsletter” at the top right corner. Or pick up a copy in the entry or at the Adult Programs Table.
- Visit the Adult Programs Table and Bulletin Board in Berg Hall. You will find the latest information and registration for classes, program brochures
- Catch the announcements at church at 10 am.
- ‘This Week” publication gives highlights for that week. Pick up a copy in the entry room. Members & Pledging Friends receive via email each Thursday.
- Visit with someone at the Visitor Information Table in Berg Hall.
- Talk to people. Ask what they are involved in!
by Kitty Merrill | Apr 27, 2017 | Justice Actions
by Beverly Jordan, Membership Manager
Want to find out more about becoming a Member of UUCV? We love those conversations! Contact Beverly Jordan, Membership Manager (beverly@uuventura.org) and/or Gudrun Eastham, Membership Committee Chair (druzel@msn.com)
