Small Groups
There are many opportunities to share in small groups.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are numerous opportunities to participate in the life of the church. See the list of committees below and contact the chair.
Committees
First UU is a cooperative endeavor, and we need your help. Join a committee and find yourself among friends. (The chair of each committee is listed first.)
Board of Trustees
The Board endeavors to make decisions on behalf of the congregation and to carry out the desires of the congregation after democratic voting procedures at congregational meetings. New officers begin on July 1.
Chair: Cathie Laska
Past Chair: John Lunsford
Vice Chair: Greg Williams
Secretary: Spencer Bran
Treasurer: Ellen Hughes
At Large: Charlie Thompson
At Large: Sylvia Oster
Committee on Ministry
Facilitates communication among the congregation and the board.
Sara Laughlin
Finance
Oversees church finances.
Ellen Hughes, David Bryant
Hospitality
Oversees hospitality teams for coffee hour and other social gatherings as determined by the chair.
Pam and Cathie
Pastoral Care
Provides the congregation with support and confidentiality related to care.
Sylvia, Kristy, John, Cathie
Membership
Works to welcome visitors and to integrate frequent attendees and new members into the life of the church.
Ellen, Linda
Aesthetics
Decides on the art choices that enhance the experience of worship.
Sara, Jean
Service Associates
Works to organize Sunday services.
Julie Young, Jean Kristeller, Jackie Lower, Bill Payton, Charlie Thompson, Sylvia Oster
Social Action
Informs and encourages members and friends to participate in social justice actions, both locally and in the national and international areas of concern.
Sylvia Oster / Cathy McGuire
Building Maintenance
Manages the maintenance of the building.
Bill Payton, John Lunsford, John House
Long-Range Planning
Creates the schema for growth and stability.
Committee chairs may change during the year. All friends and members are encouraged to participate in a committee. However, Finance and the Committee on Ministry are determined by the board.