Committees
Adult Programs
Catherine Bonner
[email protected]
Provides leaders for classes of interest
Arts Council
Linda Cordisco: 412-260-1078 [email protected]
Meets monthly. Promotes inclusion of the arts in the Sunday services, assists with special cultural programs and organizes art exhibits.
BidFest
Open
This is our major annual fundraiser. Participate by offering goods and services, and then placing your own bids on amazing meals, tremendous trips, rides to the airport, visits to museums, and much more
Board of Trustees
Bill Payton
Meets in the Robert Lexow Wing on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Guides policies and committees. Members welcome
Breeze
Catherine Bonner
Facilitates the online Breeze program including the Directory, Website, Calendar and more
Buildings
Ed Loomis: 773-484-5069 [email protected]
Responsible for maintenance and improvement of the physical plant and equipment.
Caring Team
Bob Arevalo: [email protected]
Provides short term home/hospital/rehab visits, cards, meals, transportation to doctor, referrals to area agencies and other needs as required.
Chalice Groups
Catherine Bonner
The small groups foster Deep Thinking/Deep Listening in our congregation.
Choir
Don Bryn [email protected]
The choir sings twice a month on Sunday mornings and practices on Wednesday evenings.
Community Team
John Yoder
Works to have committees interface with each other and the congregation
Design
Judi Hennard : 941-373-0530 [email protected]
Responsible for the design and beautification of rooms.
Emerson Memorial Library
Bill Irish
Maintains our library and sells books of UU interest at the monthly Book Table
Endowment
Bill Geller
Manages church's endowment funds.
Finance
Don Diddams
Provides oversight of all finances and makes recommendations to the Board. Provides annual audit, assists Treasurer and Pledge Committee as needed/requested.
Forum
Marie Keeney: 941-350-9868 [email protected], Jane Rose co-chair
Meets first Sunday each month to review past Forums and plan future topics. Members and friends are invited to attend and present their ideas.
Get Together Dinners
Mary Fran Raynault/Bill Payton
Reservations required for once a month dinners held in members' homes. Each person contributes a portion of the meal
Green Team
Mary Anne Bowie: [email protected]
The Green Team advocates and educates to promote environmental justice and a sustainable way of life in order to leave a healthier planet for future generations.
Grounds
Larry Carman
Maintains all gardens including Dick and Diane Happy Memorial Garden with Tuesday morning volunteers.
Membership Development
Joan Bennett [email protected]
Meetings are set for the 2nd Thursday each month at 1pm. Contact Catherine Bonner for the link to the Zoom meeting.
Staffs Welcome Center on Sundays, assists with census, supports activities to involve members in church, conducts New Member luncheon and orientation programs.
Memorial Services
Contact the office: [email protected]
Assists minister with memorial services by providing hospitality.
Multimedia
Klaus Obermeit: 941-780-7763 [email protected]
Maintains and operates the church's audio and visual equipment.
Music
Mary Lou Keller
Plans Music with the Music Director for guest performers
Nominating
Susan Ladwig
Presents a slate of candidates for officers and trustees of the Board, and for the Nominating Committee, which are voted on by the membership at the annual meeting.
Public Relations
Ava Whaley: [email protected]
Develops public relations outreach for communication about Unitarian Universalists of Sarasota..
Rainbow Alliance f/k/a Interweave
Bill Geller: [email protected]
Focuses on Gay and Lesbian and Transgender issues meeting once a month in members' homes with a discussion and potluck.
Safety Committee
Bob Kester: 941-408-3185 [email protected]
Reviews safety procedures for activities conducted on the UUCS campus as well as at UUCS Lakewood Ranch functions. Meets on an "as needed" basis.
Social Justice
Sharron Howard: 302-388-9715 [email protected]
The Social Justice Committee is dedicated to working on a local, national and international level to identify social justice issues, and to educating and involving our congregation regarding these needs.
Stewardship
Open
Stewardship Is entrusted with the growing, nurturing, and building of our congregants' gifts and talents and promotes the spirit that influences our service to each other and the greater community.
Sunday Hospitality
Denise Barth [email protected]
Provides drinks and snacks for the congregation after the service. Volunteer servers needed
Sunday Potluck
Vicki Carey and Cindy Rubin
Coordinates potlucks held after the service on the second Sunday of each month in combination with Congregational Conversations.
Sunday Service Arrangements
Bill Geller: 941-346-0810 [email protected]
Each Sunday ushers welcome church attendees. We distribute the Order of Service, collect the offering and track attendance.
UU Service Committee
Linda Bodycomb: 410-610-9118
Keeps the congregation informed of the UUSC which is a worldwide organization to help others at home and abroad.
Website Design and Maintenance
Klaus Obermeit : 941-780-7763 [email protected]
Solicits and adds content to our website and keeps information about our busy and vibrant church up-to-date for the world wide web.
Worship
Klaus Obermeit : 941-780-7763 [email protected]
Consults with the minister in the planning, implementation and evaluation of all Sunday services. Selects, invites and hosts all guest speakers when the minister is not in the pulpit.
See a full list of committees/teams here.