Board

The Board meets once a month, after a Sunday Service, and provides direction and administration for the church. Excepting personnel and other confidential matters, meetings are open to the congregation. Current Board Members: Sara Appleton-Knapp, John Sherman, Lisa Schaffer, Walter Kanzler, and Caroline DeMar.

For more information, please contact Sara Appleton-Knapp, .

Committees

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Buildings and Grounds has a work party, usually the first Saturday of the month, to maintain and improve the appearance and the functionality of the buildings and the landscape on our six and a half acres. Participation in this committee is very flexible. Volunteers do most of the work. Come join our work parties whenever you can. The immediate reward is a delicious lunch prepared by volunteers (who may enjoy cooking more than painting or pulling weeds, but often the cooks pull weeds too). It feels good to share the load and keep our facility a beautiful welcoming place.

For more information, please contact Greg Bround (Grounds), or Ken Schultz (Buildings), .

COFFEE SERVICE/KITCHEN

This is a dedicated group of volunteers committed to keeping the kitchen in good, clean running order while serving Free Trade coffee, tea, other beverages, and snacks. Volunteers are most welcome. It's a good way to get to know the UUFSD community.

For more information, please contact Pam Parker, .

Committee on Ministry (COM)

For more information, please contact Chris Kinzie, .

CONNECTIONS

The primary goal of the Connections Committee is to help new members feel welcome and connected to the Fellowship by helping them to meet their own spiritual and community needs. We support new members in bringing their own talents, creativity and special skills to embellish and support the Fellowship. We advise/invite new members about activities and events at the Fellowship. The Committee sponsors a number of activities/social gatherings throughout the year to help all members connect with each other, including Circle Dinners, Concerts, picnics, Thanksgiving Dinner, Holiday Party, Christmas Dinner, etc. The committee has also developed a "Mentor-link Program" designed to help new members connect to the UUFSD community. For info regarding the Mentor Program contact Andrea Bernard at .

For more information, please contact Linda Howard, .

DESIGN REVIEW

The Design Review Committee is responsible for considering and approving all proposed changes to the site and buildings. Its role is to help committees and members achieve their aims consistent with the goals of the Fellowship as a whole, assuring that the appearance of the site and buildings serves the Fellowship's many interests and activities. When requested by the Board, this Committee is responsible for design, permits, construction, and installation of new projects such as the memorial walls and pathway which are nearing completion. All are welcome to attend meetings, and the Committee especially invites the participation of members with artistic, architectural, engineering, landscape, or general design interests and skills.

The Committee has responsibility for coordinating donations, reservations, location selection, inscription, and installation of individual memorial plaques on the (ultimately) five walls of the UUFSD Memorial Wall. The Committee works in conjunction with artist Jerry Thiebolt and his designated engraver. Further, co-chair Caroline DeMar is available for consultations regarding planned giving to the Fellowship as another avenue by which to memorialize members and loved ones.

For more information, please contact Karen Bullette, or Karen Eckhart, ; Memorial Wall, Barbara Blomgren, or Caroline DeMar, .

FINANCE

The function of this committee is to facilitate the collection and distribution of the Fellowship funds in a transparent and orderly fashion. This committee is currently looking for people interested in managing the e-Scrip program.

For more information, please contact Steve Rosen, .

Green Sanctuary

For more information, please contact Anne Larocca, .

LIBRARY

This committee is responsible for the UUFSD Library, which maintains a collection of UU books and other non-fiction titles of interest to members. Books are available for check out by any member at no charge. The committee also raises money for new books and library expenses through the used book "store" which is open most Sundays after the service. The committee has monthly work parties, generally during the day.

For more information, please contact Sharilyn Parr, .

LUNCHEONS

For more information, please contact Caroline DeMar, .

MEMBERSHIP

The Membership Committee works to introduce visitors to UUFSD and guide those interested through the process of becoming members. We greet and inform visitors each Sunday, hold New UU Orientations several times during the year for those who want a more in depth understanding of Unitarian Universalism in general and of our UUFSD Fellowship in particular. We facilitate the membership process, and make sure new members are appropriately recognized.

For more information, please contact Betsy Gilpin, .

MEMORIAL

For more information, please contact Barbara Blomgren, .

MUSIC/CONCERTS

The Music Committee helps make music an important part of worship services and other fellowship events. Meetings are approximately every 6 weeks. Our music program also consists of a full choir under the capable leadership of Chris Lehman. The choir performs every other Sunday at the service. There are also two services largely focused on music, called "Music Sundays". The Choir always welcomes new voices; rehearsal is on Thursdays, 7-9 PM in Founder's Hall.

For more information, please contact Mary Lou Gibson (Music/Concerts Committee), .

NEWSLETTER

Each month the Fellowship publishes a newsletter to keep everyone informed. Join us if you have an interest in preparing and editing the newsletter.

For more information, please contact Carol Jaksa, .

PASTORAL CARE

For more information, please contact Sandy Washinton, .

PUBLICITY

The Publicity Committee publicizes events at the Fellowship both internally to members and to the public at large. We issue press releases and articles that highlight special events. The committee keeps the fellowship and visitors aware of events and projects by updating the Bulletin Board, the UUFSD Newsletter, the Cluster Newsletter and the UUFSD Website.

For more information, please contact Irv Himelblau, .

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Religious Education program for children at UUFSD is a cooperative program made possible through the volunteer efforts of parents and members. Volunteer opportunities exist working with children from preschool through high school. You can teach or assist in Sunday morning classes, help with overnight events, be a driver for field trips, or contribute your special talents in a workshop.

For more information, please contact Alison Crotty, Director of Religious Education, or Nancy Hebert, RE Committe, .

SOCIAL JUSTICE/ACTION

Unitarian Universalism aspires to make our world a better place for all living things. We view ourselves as part of an interconnected web of existence, and understand that actions that we take can reverberate well beyond the confines of our immediate community. To meet our responsibilities, we engage in projects that assist those in immediate need, empower those who require new skills and resources to take control of their lives, and preserve the ecological balance of our planet. Ongoing projects include: A sustained and deepening relationship with the Community Resource Center in Encinitas; Esperanza sin Fronteras which includes home building, a food program, education programs and community development in Mexico; sponsoring a week of the Interfaith Homeless Shelter; support for the Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice, San Diego County. We also are increasing awareness of environmental issues in our community, as well as creating environmental health on our campus and motivating community action toward healing our fragile environment.

For more information, please contact Kathy Faller, or Robin Sales, .

STEWARDSHIP

The Stewardship Committee develops a culture of generosity to enable the Fellowship to receive funds necessary to support the Fellowship mission. It is responsible for our annual pledge drive, and is always seeking new ideas and members. The committee coordinates fund raising activities as well as the Planned Giving Program. The Planned Giving Program is designed for members who wish to include UUFSD in their will or make other plans to make a contribution to UUFSD.

For more information, please contact Bob Howard, ; Planned Giving, Caroline DeMar, .

WEBSITE

The Website Committee maintains the Fellowship website with current information about our mission and activities.

For more information, please contact Dave 'didge' Masser-Frye, .

WORSHIP

The Worship Committee coordinates with our professional staff to plan and present our Sunday morning services. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the fellowship office. There are many aspects to a successful community worship experience and a variety of talents and ideas are important. If members have suggestions for a lay led or guest speaker, please contact Susan Hahm.

For more information, please contact Susan Hahm, .