In any work setting, employees should know what the organization expects of them and how commonly occurring situations are handled. Without a personnel manual, decisions are often made ad hoc, which can result in claims of favoritism or unfair treatment. A policy manual ensures that employees understand expectations and are treated equitably. Many of you … Continue reading Sample Personnel Policy Manual Available
Compensation Pointers and Pitfalls for New Ministers with Rev. Richard Nugent and Jan Gartner from the UUA Office of Church Staff Finances and Rev. Keith Kron from the UUA Transitions Office How confident do you feel in the areas of clergy tax provisions, benefits administration, and payroll basics? It’s all important stuff…and we know it … Continue reading Webinar for Congregations with Newly Called or Hired Clergy
General Assembly is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association. Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to send voting delegates. The 2019 General Assembly will be June 19-23 in Spokane, Washington. Most General Assembly events will be held in … Continue reading General Assembly in Spokane, WA
By Laura G. McGee, Lay Staff Member Mark your calendars and spread the word. After many successful summers at its Wisconsin location on the campus of Beloit College, MidWest Leadership School (MWLS) will take place this coming summer on the campus of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, from July 14-20, 2019. MWLS creates opportunities for … Continue reading MidWest Leadership School Summer 2019
Sharon Dittmar, Congregational Life Consultant Welcome to our June/July issue of the MidAmerica Messenger! This summer we will be hosting Midwest Leadership School in Decorah, Iowa (July 14-20) and a Spiritual Leadership Retreat in Cincinnati, Ohio (August 3-8). We hope to see you there. As of now, June 2019 is the last month for fundraising for the UUA’s Promise … Continue reading June Welcome
Cuhabitat.org is planning an outdoor “build” (of a wall) on Saturday, June 1. Of the 20 persons working, UUCUC can have a team of 6 to 8 volunteers.
The office will be closed on Monday, May 27 because of the Memorial Day holiday, and will be open again on Tuesday, May 28 during regular business hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Check out the Dream Team timeline in Fellowship Hall above the water coolers The May 19th service will celebrate our heritage and honor RE teachers and staff.
A friendly reminder, to ensure the security of the property of the church and the safety of everyone within the building, all exterior doors to the church should remain locked, unless otherwise arranged with staff members or committee leaders.
For those who ordered pictures or frames other than the free 8×10 provided to all who had pictures taken, you have likely received your order in the mail. For those who only selected a free 8×10 picture, they may be received at the hub table in Fellowship Hall after church for the remainder of May.
