Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Pottstown

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?‘”

The UUFP is looking for a few good people. First, we are looking for people to serve on the
Board of Directors. The Board serves a critical role in providing governance to ensure the
ongoing success of our fellowship. As outlined in our by-laws, all board members are elected
by the members of our fellowship. What you may not know is that our by-laws outline term
limits for each position. While there are many advantages to having term limits, one of the
biggest benefits are the new ideas and fresh perspectives that new board members bring.
Diversity of ideas is critical to being successful in an ever-changing environment. Periodically
adding new members to our Board of Directors not only keeps us in covenant with our by-laws
but also infuses the Board with new energy and ideas. So, if anyone is interested in serving on the board, please reach out to any member of the board.

Second, many of our committees are looking to add more people. Our committees and their
functions are varied, so regardless of your skills and talents, there is a committee that could benefit from your participation. Please speak to any Committee Chairperson to find out more.

Third, we are looking for two individuals to represent the UUFP at the General Assembly
meeting to be held this June. General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our
Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect,
and make policy for the Association through democratic process. This will be a virtual
meeting, so no travel is required. If you are interested in learning more about GA or want
to participate, please speak with a Board member.

I’ll close with thanking people who have given of their time this past month: Miranda Van
Horn, Kay Price, and the Membership Committee held the UU102 class and Clifford Schulman held another Cooking with Chef Clifford event. Who knew fundraising could be so tasty. I know there are many others who have given of their time to support the UUFP over the past month. While I might not know who you are and what you have done, please know
that all your efforts are appreciated.

With Gratitude, Linda

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. ~ Anne Frank

While I can’t speak for improvements to the world, I can speak to individuals and their actions that helped to improve our UUFP community. First, a big thank you goes out to Miranda Van Horn and the membership committee for holding a UU101 class in January. This class was offered to help new friends and long-term members increase their understanding of Unitarian Universalism. For those individuals who are interested in becoming members of our fellowship, it is the first step. UU102 will be held in the next few weeks.

Another thank you goes out to Valery Murdock for volunteering to chair the Children and Youth Religious Education committee. Her background in teaching will serve her well in this role. An outline of the roles and responsibilities of this committee has been posted on the bulletin board just outside the sanctuary doors — think PTO. If you are interested in participating in this very important committee, please let Valery know. Last month I wrote that the children are our future and what better way to impact the world than to help the children along their own spiritual journey.

And speaking of journeys, the UUFP has certainly been on an exciting one over the past few years. Sunday Service attendance is up, which includes new visitors and more children. To ensure that the fellowship continues to meet the needs of its members and friends, the Board of Directors needs input and feedback to ensure that we are making the right decisions and investments to best serve our evolving community. To that end, sometime during the latter part of February, you will be asked to complete a survey. The survey will be anonymous, so the Board asks that you be as candid as possible with your feedback. This is a great opportunity for everyone to help to improve our community.

In closing, I’d like to mention one more item. If you are interested in improving your culinary skills, there will be another “Cooking with Clifford” offered on February 24. The focus of this program will be seafood chowders. The cost will be $20 to attend. Please let Clifford Schulman or I know if you are interested in attending. Or, you may register via email to: memberservices@uupottstown.org

With Gratitude, Linda