Committees
Adult Programs
Catherine Bonner
CatherineBuucs@gmail.com
Provides leaders for classes of interest
Arts Council
Linda Cordisco: 412-260-1078 lkcordisco@gmail.com
Meets monthly. Promotes inclusion of the arts in the Sunday services, assists with special cultural programs and organizes art exhibits.
BidFest
Karen Bush kmbsarasota@gmail.com
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 loomised@gmail.com
Responsible for maintenance and improvement of the physical plant and equipment.
Chalice Groups
Catherine Bonner
The small groups foster Deep Thinking/Deep Listening in our congregation.
Choir
Don Bryn uucsmusicdirector@gmail.com
The choir sings twice a month on Sunday mornings and practices on Wednesday evenings.
Design
Judi Hennard : 941-373-0530 judihennard@comcast.net
Responsible for the design and beautification of rooms.
Dick and Diane Happy Memorial Garden
Larry Carman larjin00@msn.com
This group cares for the Memorial Garden and many other gardens on our lovely property. Meets Tuesday mornings. Tools supplied.
Emerson Memorial Library
Valerie Kerwin : 941-755-7431 valerieblackkerwin@gmail.com
Maintains our library and sells books of UU interest at the monthly Book Table
Endowment
Bill Geller
Manages church's endowment funds.
Finance
Michael Brooks
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 mariekeeney@gmail.com, 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: BowieFAICP@gmail.com
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: larjin00@msn.com
Maintains all gardens with Tuesday morning volunteers always welcomed.
Interweave
Bill Geller: WAGeller@gmail.com
Focuses on Gay and Lesbian and Transgender issues meeting once a month in members' homes with a discussion and potluck.
Membership Development
Joan Bennett joansy1008@gmail.com
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
Dee Widder: aauucs@gmail.com
Assists minister with memorial services by providing hospitality and refreshments.
Multimedia
Klaus Obermeit: 941-780-7763 klausobe@gmail.com
Maintains and operates the church's audio and visual equipment.
Nominating
Susan Ladwig
Presents a slate of candidates for officers and trustees of the Church Board, and for the Nominating Committee, which are voted on by the membership at the annual meeting.
Pastoral Care
Bob Arevalo: RobertArevalo55@gmail.com
Provides short term home/hospital/rehab visits, cards, meals, transportation to doctor, referrals to area agencies and other needs as required.
Public Relations
Ava Whaley : 941-922-7565 avawhaley@yahoo.com
Develops public relations outreach for communication about the church.
Safety Committee
Bob Kester: 941-408-3185 bkester1@verizon.net
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 sjh9495@gmail.com
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
Karen Bush and Bill Payton
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 barcobarth@comcast.net
Provides drinks and snacks for the congregation after the service. Volunteer servers needed
Sunday Potluck
Catherine Bonner
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 wageller@gmail.com
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 klausobe@gmail.com
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 klausobe@gmail.com
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.