President’s Blog
The regular column by Mary Lundholm, OCUUC’s current President.
Congregational Meeting June 3
Notice of Congregational Meeting
The OCUUC Board of Trustees calls a meeting of the Congregation on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 12:00pm
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Determination of Quorum
III. Vote to proceed with Sale of Existing OCUUC Property
IV. Vote to authorize Mary Lundholm, Board President, to sign a Purchase Agreement for the sale of 1259 Victoria.
V. Vote to authorize Mary Lundholm, Board President, to sign a Purchase Agreement for the purchase of 2845 Mesa Verde East.
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There will be an important Town Hall meeting following the 2nd service on Sunday, May 20 to update the congregation on our real estate issues.
Notice of Congregational Meeting Sunday, April 29, 2012
Notice of Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 29, 2012
Time: 12:30 pm
Agenda
I. Vote to select Members of the Settled Ministerial Search Committee
II. Vote to proceed with the Sale of Existing OCUUC Property
III. Vote to proceed with the Purchase of New OCUUC Property
More info:
Congregational Meetings for April 2012
The OCUUC Board of Trustees calls two April meetings of the Congregation:
Notice of Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Time: 12:30 pm
Agenda
I. Vote to proceed with the Sale of Existing OCUUC Property
II. Vote to proceed with the Purchase of New OCUUC Property
III. Introduction of Nominees for the Settled Ministerial Search Committee
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Notice of Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 29, 2012
Time: 12:30 pm
Agenda
I. Vote to select Members of the Settled Ministerial Search Committee
II. Vote to proceed with the Sale of Existing OCUUC Property
III. Vote to proceed with the Purchase of New OCUUC Property
IV. Proposed By-Laws Changes (Read about them on our Member Page)
Proposed Changes to OCUUC By Laws
April 2012
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| Section 1 Affiliations The Church is a member of and supports the UUA and adheres to the Unitarian Universalist Principles and Purposes. | Section 1 Affiliations The Church is a member of and supports the UUA, and adheres to the Unitarian Universalist Principles and Purposes.Section 2 The church is a member of the Pacific Southwest Unitarian Universalist Conference or their successors. |
| Article II. Mission And Covenant Section 1 Mission The Church can be expected to operate more cohesively if there is an overall mission or purpose underlying our actions. The most current statement will always be available in the Church office or from the Recorder.Section 2 Covenant
Grateful for the religious pluralism that enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free people, we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support. |
Article II. Purpose, Mission, and Covenant Section 1 Purpose The purpose of this church is to foster liberal religious living through worship, study, service, and fellowship.Section 2 Mission and Covenant
A covenant provides standards for conduct and a mission directs the life of the church.
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Section 1 Requirements for Membership Any person who
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Section 1 Requirements for Membership Any person who
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| Article IV. Membership Assembly Principal authority over Church affairs resides with the Membership. | Article IV. Membership Assembly Principal authority over Church affairs resides with the Membership. Authority is delegated by the congregation to the Board and Minister, in accord with the By-Laws and written policies of the church, to manage the day-to-day activities of the church. Congregational meetings are called for major decisions such as the hiring of a settled minister and the sale or purchase of property, the approval of the annual budget, election of Church Officers, Trustees, members of the Committee of Nominators and Committee of Stewards, and occur when congregational action is needed. |
| Not currently contained in the by-laws | Section 8 Removal of Board Members or Officers Any officer or trustee who misses three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the Board may be removed from the Board upon the vote of a majority of those members of the Board present at a meeting of the Board of Trustees. The vacancy shall then be filled pursuant to these bylaws. |
| Article IX. Committees and organizations There shall be four categories of working Groups in the Church: Committees of the Board, Committees of the Congregation, Affiliated Organizations and Recognized Organizations. | Article IX. Committees and Organizations The Board may appoint standing and temporary committees, as it deems necessary. All committees shall report to the Board at the time and in the form determined by the Board. All committee Chairpersons shall be approved by the Board.No member may serve as Chair of the same committee for longer than two (2) consecutive years, or be simultaneously chair of two committees. After two (2) years, the Chair becomes automatically vacant until filled by confirmation or appointment by the Board. Other than the Ministerial Search Committee, special committees may be created by the President or the Board, and cease to exist on discharge of their duties. |
| Section 1 Committees of the Board Standing Committees The Board shall approve chairpersons of Standing Committees. The Board shall oversee and establish policies and procedures for each Standing Committee. The Standing Committees shall include but not be limited to Membership, Religious Education, Canvass, Ways and Means and Worship. | Section 1 Committees of the Board Standing Committees The Board shall approve Chairpersons of Standing Committees. The Board shall oversee and establish policies and procedures for each Standing Committee.The Standing Committees shall include but not be limited to Membership, Religious Education, Canvass, Ways and Means, Worship, Committee of Nominators, and Committee of Stewards.
Only Members or pledging Friends of the Church shall serve as voting members of the following committees: Membership, Religious Education, Canvass, Ways and Means and Worship. Only Members of the Church shall serve as voting members of the Committee of Nominators, Ministerial Search Committee, and the Committee of Stewards. |
| Section 2 Committees of the Congregation Committees of the Congregation will be those committees that answer directly to the Membership. Committees of the Congregation will include but not be limited to Nominators, Ministerial Search and Stewards. Membership in these committees will be open to Members of the Church only. | Delete |
Committee of Nominators Nominators work to identify qualified candidates for elected office and fulfill other duties as may be assigned by the Board. Minimum duties are as follows:
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Committee of Nominators GuidelinesThe Committee of Nominators consists of six (6) members and shall be selected as follows: Two (2) members each elected to serve a 1-year term, and (2) members each elected to serve a 2-year term by the voting members at the Annual Meeting.One (1) member appointed to serve a 1-year term and one (1) appointed to serve a 2-year term by the Board at its first meeting following the Annual Meeting.
No member shall serve on the Committee of Nominators for more than two (2) years in succession. No member may be qualified for selection on this committee who benefits directly or through a relative, as a result of the payment of salary or other continuous remuneration authorized or recommended by the Board. The Committee of Nominators shall select their chairperson no later than one (1) month after all six (6) members are determined.
Committee of Nominators Procedures The Committee of Nominators shall publicize, solicit, and submit the names of all qualified candidates for vacant positions on the Board of Trustees and Congregational committees. Members who desire to serve in positions on the Board or Congregational committees shall apply to the Committee of Nominators, pursuant to the standing rules adopted by the Committee of Nominators.
The Committee of Nominators shall:
The Committee shall strive for at least two (2) candidates per office where possible. The Committee shall present its nominations at the regular Annual Meeting of the church. The election shall take place by secret ballot at this meeting, and the elected officers shall begin their terms of office following the annual June Congregational Meeting, but before the end of the fiscal year. Their terms shall continue until new officers’ terms begin. |
Upcoming Events and Meetings
- District Assembly: April 27-28 at First Unitarian Church at 2936 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005
- General Assembly: June 20-24 in Phoenix, Arizona
General Assembly (GA) 2012 will be a gathering with multiple ways of engaging in justice work for people of all ages. Joining with the people of Arizona, we will worship, witness, learn and work together. We will leave General Assembly grounded in our faith, energized for justice and with resources to bring this work home to our congregations.
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Settled Minister Search Committee – Process for Nominations and Applications
Board Decision about Homeless Man on OCUUC Property
Update 2/9: The man has been united with his famiy and is now getting medical care. His brother came for his things and expressed gratitude for all our help.
At Wednesday’s Board meeting, the Board of Trustees discussed the issue about the homeless gentleman who has been living on our property. For those of you who don’t know, we have a homeless man who has been sleeping on the grounds behind the Boag building and leaving his belongings there during the day.
The board felt that we had three options for handling this situation:
- Do nothing
- Call the police and have him removed
- Assist him in finding a better situation
The board looked at our principles in forming our response. Our first and second principles apply to this situation.
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
The board has, therefore, decided that we will proceed with compassion and assist this man in finding a better situation. He will be asked to store his items away from the children’s areas on the property and to be off the property before 8AM on Sundays.
Rev. Ed will be working with SOS to find assistance and housing for him. While that is being solved, the man still needs help. I am asking the congregation to bring things to help keep him warm, dry, and fed. If you have things that can assist him please talk with me (presidentocuucorg) .
Concerns or questions can be sent to Rev Ed or Mary Lundholm
Clarification of Settled Minister Search Process
Hello Members,
We are getting ready to begin our settled minister search process. The Settled Search Committee is not yet formed. There is an applications process that will begin in February and end with a congregational vote in late April/early May. The search for a settled minister involves the whole congregation in various stages. The Congregation votes for 5 members of the Settled Search Committee to represent them in the search process.
Since our congregation is having a two year interim period, the Board chose to have a separate committee to conduct the congregational survey. The MInisterial Search Survey Committee was appointed by the board to conduct and analyze the data so that the Settled Minister Search Committee could focus on the review of the applicants.
Please fill out and return your survey when it becomes available. Attend a focus group so that your thoughts may be included in the final report.
Apply to be a member of the Settled Minister Search Committee or sign the application of someone you trust to do an excellent job. Review the statements of the applicants for the Settled Minister Search Committee. (They will be posted in early April 2012) Come to the Special Congregational Meeting and vote for your 5 top choices!
Love and Light,
Mary
President’s Report December 22, 2011
Last year the board set a goal of increasing our Sunday service attendance by 5%. We exceeded that goal! Our average attendance was 136 on a Sunday. This is an increase of 12.4% from the previous year. Please see the graphs below for the amazing increase we have had in participation in worship. This increase in connection is felt in all our programs and activities. As always, let someone in leadership know if you have a way to increase the interconnections within our community.
Together we are creating a new surge of energy to invigorate the congregation. Look for more Adult Education classes to get started in January 2012. The board hopes that you will find offerings that appeal to you and create a sense of spiritual depth to your connection with OCUUC.
This chart is just amazing to me. Look at that jump in attendance.
This chart shows that our goal for a 5% increase was an average Sunday attendance of 117 people. We reached an average of 136 people.
Covenant of Healthy Relations
At the Congregational Meeting on October 30th, the Congregation voted to accept the “Covenant of Healthy Relations.” This document states that we really mean to live by our principles and hold each other to those standards. I am so excited that we are formalizing this aspect of our culture. It is now written in a document that will be published for all to see and to use in those rare instances when we need to remind each other to speak with compassion and understanding.
An important part of this document indicates that we will “honor established process of resolving conflict where differences become chronic.” The Board of Trustees has established new procedures to implement this Covenant. You can find those procedures in our “Peacemaking Policy” and our procedures for correcting a “Serious Breach of Covenant.”
Fall 2011
Announcements for Fall
Service times have changed to 9:45am and 11:15 am. Also, please remember Daylight Savings asks you to FALL BACK on Saturday night before you go to sleep.
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OCUUC Fall 2011 Events, Goods & Services Auction on Sunday, November 6th from 10:30 am-2:00 pm
View the Auction Catalog here.
Get ready for different kind of Goods and Services Auction!
Silent Auction
- Bidding will be available between services for early birds, and we will provide a “Buy it Now” price in case you can’t stay. Our fabulous Auction volunteers will be on hand to assist you in bidding, should you need it.
- Bidding will be open between 10:30 am and 11:15 for early attendees. Bidding will close during second service but will reopen at 12:30 pm.
Afternoon Event
- Lunch will be available for $4.00 starting at 12:30 pm. Beer and wine bar open.
- Live music by rock/blues band “About Time” starts at 1:00 pm for your enjoyment.
- At 1:45, the Silent auction ends (pencils down!) and winners are determined.
- Members, recent visitors, friends, and friends of friends are invited and welcomed.
- We will have age-appropriate activities for children. The nursery will be open for the youngest. In order to help us plan a great time for your children, please let us know if they’re coming. RSVP to Mary (presidentocuucorg) .
If you’d like to offer an event, goods, or services, you may use the online form to submit your information or you may print out this form, fill in your information, and turn it in at the Auction Table. Submit your items by Sunday October 30th and be entered to win $150 in scrip!
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Join us for our Annual Programs Fair on Sunday, November 13th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on the patio.
What is the Programs Fair? It is one way that Committees, Groups and Recognized Organizations can present themselves to the OCUUC community. The goal is to provide volunteer opportunities that motivate people to get involved with the good work you do. For more information, email Mike Scott (programsocuucorg) .
