Are you interested in becoming more active in UUCWI? Perhaps you are interested in volunteering or you want to know more about upcoming events? Members of the Engagement Committee might be able to help you. We try to facilitate participation in the congregation’s activities in ways that are meaningful and promote progress along each person’s spiritual path.
A few possibilities
- Help out at the after service coffee hour. See the sign up sheet on the kitchen door.
- Volunteer at the Ingathering Potluck in September.
- Join a committee (some committees will have information booths following some of the services)
- Become involved with the Initiatives (Native Connections or United Student Leaders). We’ll direct you to those who are the leaders.
For information, contact Clara Beier or John Long.
Roles and Responsibilities
Committee Members (2023-2024): Clara Beier, John Long, Jane Spalding, Nick Fowler
Membership
The Chair will be appointed by the Board of Trustees or selected by members of the Committee. Additional members may be identified and invited by the committee. Membership on the Committee is open to all members of UUCWI. A goal for the Committee’s composition is maintaining a diversity of members.
Ex Officio Members
The Minister shall be a nonvoting member of the committee and shall be involved to the extent that time commitments allow.
Purpose
To foster engagement in the life of the congregation by members and friends.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate participation of friends and members in the congregation’s activities in ways they find meaningful and promote progress along their personal spiritual paths.
- Create mechanisms for members and friends to become involved in furthering the mission of the congregation.
- Coordinate activities with other congregational committees, programs, and the Board as appropriate, including promotion of succession planning.
- Maintain liaison with the membership committee to provide a seamless transition from the identification of new members to their integration into church activities.