UUCM

Teams and Committees

Justice team title pic with scales

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UUCM’s active Justice Team supports the congregation’s learning and action toward a more compassionate, sustainable and just community and world. The Team oversees, supports, and helps focus UUCM’s justice initiatives, primarily through the work of UUCM’s task forces voted on by the congregation, as well as through Rapid Response opportunities, which are urgent calls for action that arise throughout the year. The Justice Team is a thinking, planning and oversight group keeping an eye on the overall picture, while the on-the-ground work of justice is done through the programs of the task forces themselves. New task forces may arise during the year as need, passion, and support surface. […]

smiling flower graphic, big teeth smiley face emoji and waving hand emoji on blue background; "Welcome! Greeter Meeting @ 11am"

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Anyone who helps as a greeter at our Sunday services is welcome to attend to learn about new ways we’re reaching out to visitors and helping all attenders feel welcome at UUCM! (The Greeters meet on the 3rd Thursday of odd-numbered months.) For more information, contact welcome@uugrassvalley.org.

Worship Team 3rd Thursdays @ 6:00pm

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The Worship Team aims for shared ministry, alongside the minister, in planning and promoting worship services of quality and meaning. With the minister, the committee maintains and coordinates the schedule for all services and arranges for worship services when the minister is absent. […]

UUCM's Lay Pastoral Care Team text inside hands of many skin tones forming a heart

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UUCM’s Lay Pastoral Care Team meets regularly for training and to coordinate confidential, ongoing, care for members of our community. For more information, to request care, or to share word of someone in need of care, please contact LayPastoralCare@uugrassvalley.org.

membership team meeting graphic: simplified people in red, blue, and green set in light blue circle on field of dark green

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The UUCM Membership Team accompanies people along their entire membership journey, from first time newcomer to long-time member. If you love to help people feel at home and welcome, are drawn to help others find belonging and meaningful connection or want to help other know the value and joy of membership, this may be just the team for your energy and gifts. […]

graphic of two people holding puzzle pieces that comprise a heart; "Fundraising Committee 3rd Thursdays @ 11:00am"

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This team meets regularly to plan and develop fundraising efforts to support UUCM’s General Fund and special projects. Interested in hosting a fundraiser for UUCM? Have ideas for fundraisers? Contact the team at Fundraising@uugrsasvalley.org.

circle of trees behind text - Ministry Council Meeting

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Zoom and on-site. The UUCM Ministry Council serves to coordinate the Ministry Teams and their work to fulfill UUCM’s Mission. The Council is made up of Ministry Team leaders, paid staff (as available), the Minister, a Chair or Co-Chairs, and a Board representative. A Council Chair, recruited by the Minister, organizes, and conducts Council activities […]

jar of money with plant growing out of it

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The Finance Committee manages the overall finances, investments and assets of UUCM by working closely with the Treasurer, the Board, and Stewardship Committee. We develop the annual budget needed to fulfill the UUCM mission by collaborating with the Board, Staff and other Program Leaders. […]