Monthly Archive: January 2010
Nominating Committee looking for candidates
The Nominating Committee is looking for candidates. In June 2010, UUFSM members will elect
- 2 members of the Nominating Committee (2 year term)
- 1 Secretary of the Board
- 3 members-at-large for the Board
We would also like to have recommendations for Team Leaders and the names of people who are willing to organize various activities. The Nominating Committee will send its recommendations to the Board before May 16, and we will vote on the candidates at the annual meeting on 6 June 2010.
Mail in "Guest at Your Table" donations
If your plans to place your "Guest At Your Table" contribution in the collection basket were foiled by snow, you can still send in your contribution. Please send a check (made out to UUSC) to Carl Lavsa, the UUFSM Treasurer.
Workshop: The Caregiving Journey
Date and time:
Sunday, 21 February 2010 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm The Caregiving Journey
A Resource Workshop for Supporting an Aged Parent or a Terminally-Ill Loved One, and Yourself
Sunday, 2/21, from 1-3:30 pm in the UU Church of Silver Spring Sanctuary.
Help UUism grow: Become a Chalice Lighter
Chalice Lighters is a program of the Joseph Priestley District, serving Unitarian Universalist congregations in southern New Jersey, eastern and central Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia and northern Virginia. The JPD Growth Committee (GC) offers grants to congregations, regardless of size, where there is demonstrated intention to grow in numbers and in justice, compassion, and spirituality and other favorable factors are present and there are specific realistic long range plans to enhance them.
3 Congregations Join Together to Present Wildlife Habitat "How To" Workshop
Date and time:
Monday, 8 February 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Bowie Gardens for Wildlife Habitat Team is presenting a wildlife habitat “how to” workshop on February 8. Habitat Team members from All Saints Lutheran Church, St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will co-host this workshop to increase awareness about and to inspire more congregations to create habitats that meet the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Certified Wildlife HabitatTM criteria.
After Copenhagen: How Should Our Chesapeake Region UU Community Take Action?
Date and time:
Saturday, 6 March 2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm On Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 8:30am till 12:35pm Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice Baltimore –Washington– Northern Virginia Region will sponsor the program,
“After Copenhagen: How Should Our Chesapeake Region UU Community Take Action?”
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax 2709 Hunter Mill Road Oakton, VA 22124
Stepping Forward, Moving Ahead
It's February, and although we're in the middle of winter, it's already time to start planning for the next church year. This is especially important this year as we will definitely be having changes in leadership for 2010-2011. In June, after three years as Board Chair, I will no longer be on the Board. After three years of dedication, hard work, and creativity, Liz Crosby will be stepping down as leader of the Worship committee. Other changes will be happening.
Equality Maryland: Lobby Day
Date and time:
Monday, 22 February 2010 - 4:30pm - 8:00pm 
Rescheduled from February 8
UUs believe in equal rights for all.
- 5:00 - 6:00pm, Rally on Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis
- 6:00 - 8:00pm, Lobby Meetings
- 8:00pm - ?, Dinner & Drinks at Ram’s Head
For a detailed schedule and directions click here.
Febuary New Moon Rising Group - Spinning Wool
Date and time:
Saturday, 13 February 2010 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm This activity will be held at Janeen's house in Callaway. We will be learning how to spin wool with a drop spindle and also weaving on a warp-weighted loom. Should be an interesting activity for February. Please bring any drop spindle or wool that you might have. It would be fantastic if any of you have a spinning wheel and you are willing to demonstrate how it works. Other textile crafts (knitting, crocheting, sewing) welcome!
Make our Fellowship Happen
The Nominating Committee is looking for candidates. In June 2010, we will elect
- 2 members of the Nominating Committee (2 year term)
- 1 Secretary of the Board
- 3 members-at-large for the Board
We would also like to have recommendations for Team Leaders and the names of people who are willing to organize various activities. The Nominating Committee will send its recommendations to the Board before May 16, and we will vote on the candidates at the annual meeting on 6 June 2010.
Inquirer Class postponed by snow
This will be rescheduled. Let Marianna know what day is good for you.
Got questions? Come to this question-and-answer session with the minister to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and about the Fellowship. All newcomers and people interested in learning more about membership are encouraged to attend!
Please contact Marianna Nystrom or Michael Relland for more details.
Board Secretary position open
The Board of Trustees offers its warm appreciation to Dee Rhine for her service as Board secretary. She stepped up and volunteered last year, and has done a wonderful job keeping our Fellowship organized and up-to-date. Dee is resigning from this office, and so we now have an opening on the Board for Secretary.
