Our spring -pre-congregational meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. Please see details in the materials linked below.
Click Here for 04-21-24 Pre-Congregational Meeting Materials
Fall 2023 Congregational Meeting
December 17, 2023 · 1:30 p.m.
This is your Official Notice for our Fall Congregational Meeting on Sunday, December 2023 at 1:00 p.m., to be held in the Sanctuary and on Zoom (Passcode 512452). Click on the link below for materials for the meeting.
Meeting Materials
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.”
The list of eligible voters may be found by clicking here.
Any questions about voter eligibility, including if you feel that you were mistakenly not listed on the list of eligible voters, please contact Shannon Posern, shannon.posern@austinuu.org
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Congregational Vote to Call The Rev. Chris Jimmerson as Settled Minister
Sunday, October 29, 2023, 1 pm
In-person in the Sanctuary and Online
Purpose of the Meeting. The Ministerial Search Committee has completed its discernment process and has recommended that the congregation call the Rev. Chris Jimmerson as its Settled Minister. This is your official notice of a Congregational Meeting to determine whether the congregation affirms this recommendation.
Ballot Language. “Do you affirm the Ministerial Search Committee’s recommendation to call Rev. Chris Jimmerson to be Settled Minister for First UU Church of Austin?
___ Yes ___ No”
Place and Time. Votes may be cast in-person in the Sanctuary or online. You must be present (online or in-person) to vote. The meeting will begin at 1 pm and the voting will begin shortly thereafter. Please use this Zoom link, passcode is 512452.
Eligibility to Vote. Only eligible members may vote. Please double-check in advance to ensure that your name is correctly listed on the Eligible Voters list. View the list of eligible voters. If you have any questions about voter eligibility, including if you feel that you were mistakenly not listed on the list of eligible voters, please contact Shannon Posern at shannon.posern@austinuu.org
The church bylaws specify eligible voters as: “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.”
Voting Process. A quorum of eligible members must be present for a vote to be taken. This meeting will use a confidential voting process that is different from the voice votes used in other congregational meetings. It is the process recommended by the UUA for hybrid meetings. Details on this process will be available in advance of this meeting.
Voting Procedures.
In-person. Persons voting in-person may begin checking in outside the Sanctuary at 12:30 pm. You will be given your ballot at that time. Please enter the Sanctuary immediately after receiving your ballot and plan to remain there until you have cast your vote. This helps protect the integrity of the voting process.
Online. Members not in the sanctuary may vote by Zoom. You may begin checking in online at 12:30 pm. If you are in a household with multiple voting members, please sign in on separate devices, if possible. This will make voting easier. If you are unable to sign in from two devices, the person monitoring the Zoom link will provide instructions about how to cast your vote.
Results. The results will be tabulated when the voting is complete and will be announced that afternoon.
Materials:
- Meeting Agenda – https://
austinuu.org/wp2013/wp- content/uploads/2023/10/ Agenda-10-29-2023.pdf - Ballot Language – https://austinuu.org/wp2013/
wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ Ballot-Language-102902023.pdf - Covenant of Healthy Relations – https://austinuu.
org/wp2013/governance/ covenant-of-healthy-relations/ - Rules of Procedure – https://austinuu.
org/wp2013/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/10/Rules-of-Procedure- for-October-29-2023-Meeting. pdf - Section XI of the Bylaws – https://austinuu.org/wp2013/
wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ Section-XI-of-the-Bylaws.pdf - Meaning of the Vote document – https://austinuu.
org/wp2013/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/10/The-Meaning-of-the- Vote.pdf
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
The Ministerial Search Committee that you elected is pleased to announce our work is complete, and we’re asking the First UU congregation to call Rev. Chris Jimmerson as our settled minister.
We’re grateful to congregants who shared your thoughts with us on a written survey, and to congregants who attended a variety of Search Party meetings and Focus Group meetings. We heard you and appreciated you sharing the qualities and functions you want in ministry. Next, the seven of us worked together to discern your feedback. We also studied Rev. Chris’ ministerial record, references and other information, and we interviewed him. Thus, we see Rev. Chris has much to offer this congregation to meet what you’ve said you want in ministry.
We see that Rev. Chris is not only a good match, he’s a great match. Next week, we’ll work with him to create a calendar of events for you to learn more about his expertise through one-on-one meetings. There will be a candidating week to provide additional opportunities for you to get to know Rev. Chris better both individually and in groups during the week before you have an opportunity to vote.
Please join us in celebrating this important milestone in the life of the church we love so much.
Your Ministerial Search Committee
Susan Thomson, chair, Carolyn Gremminger, Tomas Medina, Peggy Morton, Celeste Padilla, Tom Shindell, Bis Thornton
Spring 2023 Spring Congregational Meeting
First UU Austin’s Spring 2023
Congregational Meeting
May 21, 2023 · 1:30 p.m.
This is your Official Notice for our Spring Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., to be held in the Sanctuary and on Zoom.
Meeting Materials
Securing Our Church’s Future Presentation
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.”
The list of eligible voters can be found here.
Any questions about voter eligibility, including if you feel that you were mistakenly not listed on the list of eligible voters, please contact Shannon Posern, shannon.posern@austinuu.org
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Spring 2023 Pre-Congregational Meeting
On April 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, we will hold our spring-pre-congregational
meeting.
At the pre-congregational meeting, we will walk through the attached agenda and materials for
the actual congregational meeting but will not take any votes. You may attend either in person in the sanctuary at 4700 Grover Avenue or by Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/my/firstuuaustin
Passcode: 512452
Click here to download the meeting materials. Paper copies will be available in the copy room at the church.
Click below to download the Securing our Church’s Future Presentation.
Securing Our Church’s Future v6.0
As a reminder, according to our bylaws, a member can vote in a congregational meeting if they meet two requirements. They must have been a member for 30 days or more. And they must 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 at which they wish to vote. The list of eligible voters will be posted at least two Sundays prior to our April 23 congregational meeting. If you have questions about your voting status or the meeting, feel free to send an email message to info@austinuu.org.
Fall 2022 Congregational Meeting
December 18, 2022 • 1:30 p.m. • Sanctuary & Zoom
On December 18, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in First UU Austin’s Sanctuary and on Zoom, we will hold our Fall Congregational Meeting. Zoom link is: zoom.us/my/firstuuaustin password: 512452
At the Congregational Meeting, we will follow the agenda and materials, found here, and take any appropriate votes. Click on the links below for written versions of the reports Rev. Chris and Rev. Jonalu will provide at the meeting:
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.”
Thus to be eligible to vote, you must have made a documented contribution between December 18, 2021, and November 18, 2022. We will post the voting list by December 4..
You may attend either in person in the Sanctuary at 4700 Grover Avenue or by Zoom.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/my/firstuuaustin
Passcode: 512452
Fall 2022 Pre-Congregational Meeting
On November 20, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary, we will hold our fall-pre-congregational
meeting.
At the pre-congregational meeting, we will walk through the attached agenda and materials for
the actual congregational meeting but will not take any votes. You may attend either in person in the sanctuary at 4700 Grover Avenue or by Zoom. Masks are optional if attending in person.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/my/firstuuaustin
Passcode: 512452
You may access the draft meeting materials by clicking here. Paper copies will be available in the copy room at the church.
As a reminder, according to our bylaws, a member can vote in a congregational meeting if they meet two requirements. They must have been a member for 30 days or more. And they must 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 at which they wish to vote. The list of eligible voters will be posted at least two Sunday prior to our December 18 congregational meeting. If you have questions about your voting status or the meeting, feel free to send an email message to info@austinuu.org.
Spring 2022 Congregational Meeting
First UU Austin’s Spring 2022
Congregational Meeting
May 22, 2022 · 1:00 – 3:00 p.m
This is your Official Notice for our Spring Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., to be held in the Sanctuary and on Zoom.
Meeting Materials
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.”
Thus to be eligible to vote, you must have made a documented contribution between April 22, 2021 – April 22, 2022
The list of eligible voters can be found here.
Any questions about voter eligibility, including if you feel that you were mistakenly not listed on the list of eligible voters, please contact Shannon Posern, shannon.posern@austinuu.org
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Spring 2022 Pre-Congregational Meeting
April 24, 2022 • 1:00 p.m. • Sanctuary & Zoom
On April 24, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in First UU Austin’s Sanctuary and on Zoom, we will hold our Spring Pre-Congregational Meeting.
At the Pre-Congregational Meeting, we will walk through the agenda and materials, found here.
The Pre-congregational meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. on April 24, 2022. The purpose of
this meeting is to provide a forum for questions, concerns and clarification of items that
will be presented for a vote at the Congregational Meeting. We will review the agenda with
time for discussion, but no votes will be taken. If you have questions about any of the items
that will be voted on, we encourage you to attend the Pre-congregational meeting or
contact Toni Wegner, Board of Trustees President, at president@austinuu.org.
You may attend either in person in the Sanctuary at 4700 Grover Avenue or by Zoom. Masks are optional.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/my/firstuuaustin
Passcode: 512452
Fall 2021 Congregational Meeting
Fall 2021
Congregational Meeting
December 19, 2021 • 1:30 p.m. • Sanctuary & Zoom
On December 19, 2021 at 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in First UU Austin’s Sanctuary and on Zoom, we will hold our Fall Congregational Meeting. Zoom link is: zoom.us/my/firstuuaustin password: 512452
At the Congregational Meeting, we will walk through the agenda and materials, found here, and take any appropriate votes.
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.”
Thus to be eligible to vote, you must have made a documented contribution between December 19, 2020, and November 19, 2021. Any questions about voter eligibility, if you feel you should be listed but aren’t, et cetera, please contact Rev. Chris Jimmerson, Minister for Program Development,
chris.jimmerson@austinuu.org.
You may attend either in person in the Sanctuary at 4700 Grover Avenue or by Zoom. In-person attendees are required to wear a mask at all times when inside the building.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/my/firstuuaustin
Passcode: 512452
Spring 2021 Congregational Meeting
This is your Official Notice for our Spring Congregational Meeting
on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
Zoom Link: www.zoom.us/my/firstuuaustin
Password: 512452
Meeting Materials:
Agenda
Voting List
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.”
Thus to be eligible to vote, you must have made a documented contribution between May 24, 2020, and April 23, 2021. The list of eligible voters is posted above. Any questions about voter eligibility, if you feel you should be listed but aren’t, et cetera, please contact Rev. Chris Jimmerson, Minister for Program Development,
chris.jimmerson@austinuu.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Fall 2020 Pre-Congregational Meeting – Nov. 22, 2020, 1 p.m.
On November 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. on First UU’s Zoom page, we will hold our fall-pre-congregational meeting. At the pre-congregational meeting, we will walk through the agenda and materials for the actual congregational meeting but will not take any votes. Materials for the meeting are attached below. As a reminder, according to our bylaws, a member can vote in a congregational meeting if they meet two requirements. They must have been a member for 30 days or more. And they must 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 at which they wish to vote.
First UU’s Zoom Room: www.zoom.us/my/firstuuaustin
Password: 512452
Meeting Materials
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Spring 2020 Congregational Meeting
First UU Austin’s Spring 2020
Congregational Meeting
May 31, 2020 · 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. · Zoom
This is your Official Notice for our Spring Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 1:30 p.m., to be held live on Zoom.
Meeting Materials:
Agenda
Board and Nominating Committee Nominees
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.”
Thus to be eligible to vote, you must have made a documented contribution between May 31, 2019 and May 1, 2020.
The list of eligible voters will be released soon also on the church website, and will be in the announcement for the congregational meeting to be held in May.
Any questions about voter eligibility, including if you feel that you were mistakenly not listed on the list of eligible voters, please contact Rev. Chris Jimmerson, Minister for Program Development, chris.jimmerson@austinuu.org.
This meeting will be via Zoom, the link is available HERE.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
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If you are new to zoom and want to know how to get started with it, we have found a helpful video that breaks it down and makes it more accessible! Check it out HERE!
Spring 2020 Pre-Congregational Meeting
On April 19, 2020 at 1:30 p.m., we will hold our spring pre-congregational meeting live on Zoom. At the pre-congregational meeting, we will walk through the agenda and materials for the actual congregational meeting but will not take any votes.
Materials for the meeting are available HERE. As a reminder, according to our bylaws, a member can vote in a congregational meeting if they meet two requirements. They must have been a member for 30 days or more. And they must 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 at which they wish to vote. The list of eligible voters will be released soon also on the church website, and will be in the announcement for the congregational meeting to be held in May.
This meeting will be via Zoom, the link will be available closer to the date.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
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If you are new to zoom and want to know how to get started with it, we have found a helpful video that breaks it down and makes it more accessible! Check it out HERE!
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Congregational Meeting – December 15, 2019, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
This is your official notice for our fall congregational meeting on Sunday, December 15, 2019, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Copies of the meeting packet are available in the copy room at the church and by online by clicking the following link:Congregational Meeting Materials The voting list has been posted in the copy room at the church. Please check the list and let Rev. Chris Jimmerson know if you have any questions or believe you have incorrectly been omitted from the list. Chris may be reached by email and at 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.”
Thus to be eligible to vote, you must hav made a contribution between December 15, 2018 and November 14, 2019.
We will be providing childcare during the meeting. Please RSVP to childcare@austinuu.org. We look forward to seeing you there.
