CHURCH SUPPORT TEAMS
We have a number of ways you can help us thrive.
Programs & Activities Coordinating Team (PACT)
The PACT team coordinates engagement opportunities (programs and activities) that build community within the UU tradition. We also seek feedback to improve existing programs/activities and identify the need for new ones.
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Religious Education Committee
The Religious Education Committee seeks volunteer members to guide the development and direction of the RE program. In the upcoming year, the RE Committee will continue to maintain and develop exciting programmatic, worship, and community ideas. We meet once a month with periodic contact in between meetings. In addition, RE Committee members are encouraged to attend special RE functions, as they are able.
Contacts: Acting Director of Family Ministry, Lily Rappaport
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Community Service / Justice Team
Our Social Action Coordinating Committee supports UUCV’s commitment to active engagement in justice efforts of all kinds by supporting church members who wish to form their own action teams around different issues. Through these groups, members and friends act upon their UU values in a variety of ways, whether by providing direct services, providing donations of money or needed items, or by working as allies with other social justice organizations.
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Generosity Committee
The congregation’s stewardship program raises money for church operations from the church membership through an annual campaign. As David Smith describes it, “Our challenge is to sustain this church so that it continues as a beacon of light and love for Ventura County and the world.”
Contacts: Don Henniger and Kathy Swift.
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Committee on Ministry
The Committee on Ministry is charged with providing support and guidance to the Minister and members of the Congregation. Our goal is to be helpful, uphold our Covenant, and promote “right relations” within the church. If you have a problem or concern with the minister or other church members, feel free to contact a member of the Committee. Confidentiality is always respected.
Contacts: Laura Fahr, Jerry Mendelsohn, Krista Mendelsohn, Neal Ortenberg
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Endowment and Memorial Fund Committees
Permanent Endowment Fund: The bylaws state that “the Congregation shall establish and maintain in perpetuity an Endowment Fund for the purpose of ensuring the long-term financial stability of the Church, to support its mission as expressed in the Congregation’s Mission Statement, and to facilitate achieving the congregation’s vision.” This committee is elected by the congregation.
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Building and Grounds
The Building and Grounds Committee is responsible for the upkeep of our church building and the grounds. Building and Grounds Stewardship Saturday takes place on the third Saturday of every month from 9 AM until 12 noon. All members and friends of the church are encouraged to attend. There are always indoor and outdoor projects for all levels of skill and physical ability.
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Finance Committee
The Finance Committee serves the congregation by proposing an annual budget and then, once it is approved by the congregation, monitoring income and expenses to be sure the church operates as planned. Other functions of the committee include recommending investment strategies and financial policies.
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Leadership Development Committee
The Leadership Development Committee serves two purposes: (1) Identify members willing and able to fill elected leadership positions within the congregation; (2) Encourage the development of lay leadership participation and skills among members and friends of all ages through programs and mentoring. The Leadership Committee works to develop a slate of prospective candidates to fill elected positions.
Leadership Directory…
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Welcome Team/Greeters
The Welcome Team members collaborate in many ways: serving offering name tags to first-time and returning visitors, handing out informative Visitor packets, inviting visitors to sign the guest book, helping those who wish to wear masks, and serving at Berg Hall’s Welcome Table/Connecting Center. The Team’s leaders recruit, train and schedule all greeters.
Contact: Chair, Gudrun Eastham
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Publicity & Social Media Committee/Ministry
Helps to get the word out about church programs and events – to each other and to the wider community. The Publicity Team works with individuals or groups to let people know about your event. Email the team at publicity@uuventura.org with event information early in the process. Lots of lead time is crucial! We reach out to the wider community by using social media and press releases and can assist you in placing paid advertising if that’s in your budget. Internally, information goes out through the Thursday email bulletin, UUCV This Week. In addition to its website, the church also has a Facebook page, Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura, that lists events and information and also posts regularly on Instagram.
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Worship Associates – The Worship Associates assist with the Sunday service. They may light the chalice, do a reading, welcome and introduce outside presenters and other contributions to the service. They assist the Minister with making the service flow smoothly.
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Tech Team – Audio, Video, and Streaming support for services and events at UUCV. Volunteers put services and church events on the internet using a video switcher, remote control cameras and graphics to stream services on Zoom and YouTube. Two (2) volunteers are needed for normal indoor services each week. Audio volunteers are sometimes needed for special events as well. Open to members and friends of UUCV with an interest in audio and video production. No experience is necessary; volunteers receive training and mentorship.
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