Denominational Affairs Committee

Denominational Affairs is the congregation’s link to all the activities of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the Mid-South District (MSD) of which we are a part. The committee helps to publicize meetings and workshops presented by both groups (and their affiliates), and assists in informing the congregation about news and events concerning the broader Unitarian-Universalist movement. In addition, the committee is responsible for recruiting delegates to the UUA’s annual General Assembly (GA) and presenting their names and qualifications to the church board for its approval. Following GA, Denominational Affairs works to notify the congregation of the activities and actions of the assembly and to implement specific recommendations and programs of that group. During 2006-2009, for example, the committee has worked with Rev. Seavey and others within the church to examine the Peacemaking Study Action Issue adopted by the assembly.

The committee does not have a set meeting time. Instead, the members meet as the demands of their responsibilities dictate.

FUUN group at the 2011 General Assembly

FUUN Group at General Assembly 2011

Specific Duties

  1. Monitor UUA mailings for information and action
  2. Recruit/coordinate delegates to the Mid-South Annual Assembly; get board approval of delegates; instruct delegates in processes, as needed
  3. Recruit/coordinate delegates to General Assembly; get board approval of delegates; instruct delegates in GA processes, as needed
  4. Coordinate congregational polls of GA/UUA issues
  5. Inform congregation of GA outcomes; coordinate local activities where needed
  6. Provide information to congregation concerning activities at The Mountain and SUUSI
  7. Coordinate and publicize local efforts on behalf of the Unitarian-Universalist Service Committee, including Guest at Your Table
  8. Monitor MSD mailings for information and action
  9. Publicize and support MSD Chalice Lighter program

 


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