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by Ellen Sutliff, UUFW president
from the April 2008 Beacon
Special Congregational
Meeting
On Sunday, March 16, instead
of a second service, we convened
for a Special Congregational Meeting
to vote on the Search Committee
for a new called minister. With
a filled-to-capacity sanctuary, we
unanimously confirmed the Committee
of five plus two alternates as
recommended by the Board. The
Committee includes Kate Griffin,
Sylvia Quinn, Jake Regennas, Polly
Tait, and Rich Williams with alternates
Marcel Branch and Arlene
Hubner. Thanks to all the Committee
members – I imagine they will
be plenty busy for the next eighteen
months.
Thanks also to the Transition Team and all those participating in the LEAP weekend who provided the input for the selection of candidates for the Search Committee. It was a diligent and inclusive process beginning with the selection of a larger-than-needed group from which the Board made the final slate. Those serving represent a great cross section of our congregation.
New Sanctuary Screen
Also at the Congregational
Meeting, we unveiled our new
Sanctuary Screen in a ceremony
recognizing the designer and the
craftsmen who created this elegant,
10-foot tall, screen. The screen
sets behind the podium and adds an
esthetic element to our otherwise
blank white wall.
Created of three wood panels, hinged together to be easily separated providing portability and greater functionality, the stained wood glows with warmth and blends beautifully with the wood tones of the hardwood floor upon which it stands.
The designer, long-time member Max Feinbloom, with assistance from Rev. Elaine, chose design elements that embrace our UU heritage drawing upon the values of love and humanity taught in major world religions. Across the top, the panels are adorned with eight symbols - in the center, two that are our own – and three on each side representing the major historical religions of the world.
Three members, Bill Bartlett, Dick Landry, and Bill Millette, provided their skilled craftsmanship assisting Max with the construction and creation of this beautiful artistic screen, a work that we can enjoy and admire for years to come.
Our appreciation and thanks to our talented and generous members Max, Bill B, Bill M, and Dick.
Support when you Need it
Most
I always say that my UU Fellowship
is an important part of my life
and again this month I feel the truth
in that. On February 19th, my
mother was taken to the Hospice
care center and died there on February
26. It is the support from
family and friends that comfort us
in times of need and it is my Fellowship
family that made me feel
loved and cared about. Thank you
all for your kindness and caring and
to all those on the Caring Committee
who provide such an important
service to our community. You are
all special to me.
Ellen
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