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Presidents Column

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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