December 13, 2015 Congregational meeting

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This is your official notice for our regularly scheduled congregational meeting on Sunday, December 13, 2015, 1:15 p.m.–2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Copies of the meeting packet, including the agenda and budget, are available in the copy room at the church and by clicking on the link below:

12-13-15meetingpacket

The voting list will be posted by Wed. November 25 in the copy room at the church. Please check the list and let Chris Jimmerson know if you have any questions or believe you have incorrectly been omitted from the list. Chris may be reached at chris.jimmerson@austinuu.org and (512) 452-6168.

The church bylaws specify the following regarding voting eligibility: “Individuals who have been members of the church for 30 days or more and who have (as an individual or part of a family unit) made a recorded financial contribution during the last 12 months and at least 30 days prior to the meeting, have the right to vote at all official church meetings.”

We will be providing childcare during the meeting. Please RSVP to childcare@austinuu.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

Report from the Building Team

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We have received a preliminary “Pre-Design Report” from McKinney-York Architects. This includes analyses of materials, plumbing, roofing, landscape slopes, water pathways, air conditioning and heating systems, foundations, etc. They have given us some examples of playground concepts, and possibilities for where to put the money we have to work with. The building team will meet Dec. 2 to confer about this report. It is our intention to bring the congregation as a whole into the conversation after we have applied the congregation’s stated priorities (from Town Hall meetings in 2014) to the ideas from the architects. These conversations may happen as early as January. Please watch an announcement and newsletters for the Town Hall meeting schedule.

(As originally published in the December 2015 newsletter.)

November 15, 2015 Pre-congregational meeting

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Please join us for the pre-congregational meeting on Sunday, November 15 at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. Childcare will be available. We will discuss the proposed agenda and materials to be voted upon at the formal congregational meeting to be held on December 13 at 1:15 p.m.

Materials for the meeting are available in the copy room at the church, or by clicking on the link below:

11-15-15meetingpacket.pdf

September 2015 update

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(As published in the September 2015 newsletter.)

Capital Campaign:
This fall, the CC team will be visiting with newer members who are not yet part of the building project and inviting them to make a pledge. They plan to coordinate their visits with the stewardship canvassers.

Building Team update:
We have an architect! We will be working with Mr. Al York, AIA, of McKinney/York Architects. (1301 E. 7th St.)

A short list of four impressive architecture firms and their teams were interviewed. We unanimously chose McKinney/York. Our next step is to determine their scope of work. One of the thing that impressed us was how aware they were of our budgetary limitations and how willing they were to let those shape the work. Another joy was how much they knew about the traditions of great architecture and Unitarian congregations, and how thrilled they were to have a chance to design a UU church. As they reach a point in the design process where congregational input will be helpful, the congregation will be invited to Town Hall Meetings to see the designs in process and give input. According to the current timeline, this should happen sometime in October. Watch the newsletter and the announcements! All building team meetings are open to all church members. Email Rev. Meg if you would like to come: meg.barnhouse@austinuu.org.

May 5, 2015 Congregational Meeting

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This is your official notice for our regularly scheduled Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 3, 2015, 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

The agenda, Nominating Committee slate, and other meeting materials are available in the copy room at the church and by clicking on the link below:

05-15congregationalpacket

We have also posted the voting list in the copy room at the church. Please check the list and let Chris Jimmerson know if you have any questions or believe you have incorrectly been omitted from the list. Chris may be reached at chris.jimmerson@austinuu.org and (512) 452-6168.

The church bylaws specify the following regarding voting eligibility: “Individuals who have been members of the church for 30 days or more and who have (as an individual or part of a family unit) made a recorded financial contribution during the last 12 months and at least 30 days prior to the meeting, have the right to vote at all official church meetings.”

We will be providing childcare during the meeting. Please RSVP to childcare@austinuu.org.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

April 12, 2015 Pre-congregational meeting

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Please join us for the pre-congregational meeting on Sunday, April 12 at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary. Childcare will be available. We will discuss the proposed agenda and materials to be actually voted upon at the formal congregational meeting to be held on May 3 at 1:15 p.m.

Materials for the meeting are available in the copy room at the church or by clicking on the link below:

April 2015 Pre-Congregational Meeting Packet

Building and Steering Committee members

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Building Committee

Brian Moore
Ethan Love
Richard Cleary
Julie Lipton
Sylvia Pope
Christy Seals
Rev. Chris Jimmerson
Rev. Meg Barnhouse

Steering Committee

Campaign Co-Chairs: Brendan Sterne and Ann Edwards
Advance Gifts Chair: Bill Edwards
Patterns Gifts Co-Chairs: Mary Jane Ford and Doris Hug
Victory Team Co-Chairs: Lisa Carrell and Peter Durkin
Spiritual Emphasis Chair: Michael West
Communications Chair: Victoria Valadez
Finance Chair: Mary Jane Ford
Events Chair: Amanda Ray
Outside Gifts: Derek and Donna Howard
At Large: Michael Kersey
Grants: Russell Smith

Southern Region “Our Whole Lives” training coming soon!

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Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. Click here to register: http://fd8.formdesk.com/UUASR/austinowl

Click the image below for a PDF version of this flyer.

Owl Save the Date

Fall Harvest Leadership Training Conference, Nov. 7-9

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Don’t miss out on the Fall Harvest Training!
Nov. 7-9, Glen Lake Conference Center, Glen Rose, TX.

This conference is a family-friendly opportunity for expert lay leader training, with only a weekend of time commitment. Classes for children to age 14. Older youth are welcome and encouraged to join the adults! Plus time to enjoy the beautiful fall countryside. Click the image above to view and download the brochure for the conference as a PDF.

Featuring workshops such as:

  • Introduction to Leadership as a Spiritual Practice
  • Congregational Stewardship with UUA Consultant Bill Clontz
  • Creating Vibrant and Meaningful Young Adult Ministry
  • Renaissance Module: Youth Ministry
  • The Ongoing March to Selma with the Regional Right Relations Specialists
  • Returning: Children’s EvolUUtion Camp for children ages 5 to 14
  • And Introducing: Infant and Toddler Childcare!

Find more information and get registered here. Scholarship information available by emailing denom@austinuu.org.