President’s Letter
President’s Letter
The success and survival of UUCJ relies on the contributions of many members. The Worship Committee, Music Committee, and Minister coordinate a great variety of wonderful programs. But we do not see the work done by many others. When things need to be repaired, the grounds need to be cleaned, rooms need to be organized, or any of a variety of other jobs that need to be done, members of our community step up. They quietly do the work and…
Message from The President
A lot has happened in the last 2 months.There are many positive changes at UUCJ: Sunday services have continued to strengthen in variety and quality due to the hard work of the Worship Committee, Music Committee, Worship Associates and so many behind the scenes members who have worked hard to repair, clean and improve the campusThis has been possible under the strong leadership of Rev. Lee Ann. Members have returned for in-person services, new members have joined the church, and…
President’s Message
We are finishing up the first quarter of the year. Things certainly do change a lot. The Azaleas are blooming, our Governor is criticizing children whose parents recommend masking, and Europe is embroiled in a major war. The arrival of spring was a good bet, but so many other things are impossible to predict. Fortunately, peace and tranquility can be found at UUCJ. There is a lot of positive energy here. The biggest news is that we plan to resume…
Message From The President
Hello everyone, The bad news is that we did not get to resume in person services in September. The good news is that Rev. Lee Anne will deliver her first sermon at UUCJ on Srpt 12th. We look forward to the start of a bright future. New COVID19 cases are half the number of a few weeks ago. We may be at a safer level soon. In the meantime, members should get the COVID19 vaccine to protect themselves and also…
President’s Message
Two weeks ago, the Board approved the Ministerial Agreement that was sent to all members. We are truly fortunate to be reopening in September with Rev. Lee Ann Washington as our minister. She brings the experience and enthusiasm that we need to reestablish in-person services in the fall. The first service is just 3 months away. There are programs throughout the summer. Small groups are meeting safely in person at the church and in member homes. Sunday services will continue…
President’s Letter
It is always nice to pass along good news. The good news includes the selection of a new minister. The Ministerial Search Committee has recommended to the Board that Rev Lee Anne Washington be our next minister. There will be a presentation and discussion after the Sunday service on 6/13/21. More good news. The service auction was a great success. Thanks to Darlene Larsen and the team that organized such a fun and successful event. And thanks to the many…
President’s Report
Several years ago, the committee structure of the church was changed to coordinate the many activities in the church. With the decline in membership and limitation in programs over the last several years, several committees are not active. When issues arise, Board members are assigned to handle the jobs. The number of things that need to be done often exceeds the amount of time Board members have to do the work. Should the committee structure be changed, or should the…
Message from The President
April has been a busy month for UUCJ. The ICARE Nehemiah Assembly featured Lois Hoeft, Brian Lapinski and Meg Rohal as moderators and over 100 UUCJ members as attendees. The program was very well organized, speakers were well prepared, videos from persons affected by the system were very moving, there was an emphasis on success (positives are always powerful), and an agreement on common goals with our State Attorney Melissa Nelson was meaningful. The sheriff’s office missed an opportunity to…
Letter from The President
The UUCJ Board has been busy this year. In January, we have met on two occasions to plan for 2021. The first session was to discuss the UUCJ governance structure and the roles and responsibilities of each board member. We have organized an excellent group dedicated to working closely with the congregation. The second session was to discuss goals and objectives for 2021. To get some idea about the previous and current desires of the congregation, we studied the comprehensive strategic plan…
Letter from The President
Dear UUCJ Family, I know that there are those of us who are anxious to be able to gather physically on the UUCJ campus and be in community together. The Board totally understands this desire to be together again. However, we continue to feel strongly that we have an obligation to ensure the well-being and safety of all our members, including those who are at high risk for contracting the COVID-19 virus. The Board is weighing all available recommendations—from the UUA, CDC,…